What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained craftsmanship, accumulating emotional power and subtext, growing wings and claws, becoming its own beast, applauds Sreehari Nair.
'Given that the market is now demanding disciplined growth, well-run companies should be able to demonstrate profitability with the cash on hand.'
Once a K-drama buff, always a K-drama buff.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Taylor Swift's new revenge song shattered YouTube records and beat the Despacito remix, which was about sex.
After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.
Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
Action, drama, thriller and rom-coms, this week has a lot of entertainment coming up on OTT as well as in theatres.
Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.
Star journalists, spies, super dogs -- end the year with a bang binge watching all the latest offerings on OTT this week.
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies.
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
Crime, climate change and cool Oscar winners dominate the OTT menu this week.
After a rather dull April when there were hardly any theatrical or OTT releases, May would be a lot more crowded with a dozen odd movies and web series arriving.
Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.
Fascinating new offerings from beloved auteurs as well as a steady supply of remakes and biopics colour the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma lists her picks.
In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.
Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.
Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale handpicks some of the latest gadgets that are immensely useful.
'This is an event where Indian forces are trying to liberate other countries from a genocide and liberate from a power to give them their freedom.'
Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.
Musicals and mysteries, superheroes and Santa, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection.
'Nobody really talks about the middle of relationships or the mundane parts... (When the end comes) we think, "Wow, this is the worst time of my life. This is horrible. It's never been worse". But actually, I feel the endings are what makes us who we are.'
This is the kind of essential saas-bahu banter we don't mind tolerating on our screens, Divya Nair tells us.
More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.
Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
Joginder Tuteja lists 10 romantic movies playing on OTT that you can watch with your date.
You'll need an extra pair of eyes for the content flood on OTT this week.
Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.
With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.
From domestic noir to domestic animals, the themes range far and wide on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.
Blockbusters of the year, serial killer of Bollywood movie critics, goth teen queens discovering psychic powers and Groot in holiday mood, it's all there on OTT this week.
Amphibious drones for maritime inspection... devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need... self-balancing electric bikes...
Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.