The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.
As Mahesh Bhatt turns 75 on September 20, Subhash K Jha calls him the 'eternal seeker of truth in cinema and in life'.
2014 could well be the year the Malayalam industry faces its acid test.
'...when you hit rock bottom, you can't go any lower than that. 'And I've been to rock bottom.' 'But that's what made me the actor I am today. I'm fearless.'
Sameer Rizvi's Rs 8.40 crore windfall brings smile on ailing father's face
'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'
Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.
With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.
'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'
'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'
'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'
The fight is between Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of 3 Idiots, and multiplexes.
'When you walk on to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, it is complete surrender. You have to become a sponge.'
It's raining brand new seasons and shows on OTT this week.
The ambition shown in the world-building of this universe is highly commendable and something that promises a big-screen spectacle. Mayur Sanap hopes that Nag Ashwin is not swayed by the excessive use of CGI and his rooted vision will shine with a strong and unique storyline.
2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.
Top Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, and said he will contest the 2026 assembly polls in the state.
The latest updates from Tamil film industry.
After Test call-up, Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join league of legends Richards, Kohli, Miandad
'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.'
Guess who the most under-rated batsman in the IPL is, according to Kohli?
There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year.
Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.
And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.
Arun Vaidyanathan is all set to produce Kalyana Samayal Sadham: The Big Fat Indian Wedding.
Article 370 is not as crude as some of the openly propagandist films made in recent times. It could at least open up a discussion on what is to be done to heal the wounds of the people of Kashmir, which years of shrieking TV debaters could not do, feels Deepa Gahlot.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'
If Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy slamming his first Test double hundred in only his sixth match, he is happier just being able to sleep, wake up, and work.
'I only challenge myself in every way possible and feel that an actor's job is to be universal.'
In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.
If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.
Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.
With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.
So far in four T20I innings in eight matches, Rinku has scored 128 runs at an average of 128.00, ending unbeaten thrice. His best score is 38 and his runs have come at a strike rate of almost 217.
Pop stars, lawyers, cops, hoteliers -- care to hear their story on OTT this week?
'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.'
Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil movies that can bring on the laughs. Arjun Menon lists the recent releases you can watch at home.
Big Cinemas, Fun Cinemas, Gaiety Galaxy and Marathi Mandir are some of the multiplexes that will not screen MNIK.
'He is not just an irreplaceable force of nature but represents mega stardom in a way that only he can!!!!!'
