Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
Shuai Jiao Baba (Let's Wrestle, Dad) in China seems to have made twice its combined earnings in India and the rest of the world.
For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start.
There aren't many original Web series or movies announced for June, but quite a few Bollywood films will have their digital premieres.
'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'
There are few leaders in the Opposition line up who can claim a path to party leadership like Sitaram Yechury and certainly, very few who blended that ascent through student politics with awareness about non-elite real India, urban India and liberal politics, as he did, notes Shyam G Menon.
It's the highest that a Mission: Impossible film has done in India.
The United States police on Saturday struggled to establish motive behind the deadly shooting spree at a cinema hall and explored ways to collect possible evidence from the suspect's 'booby-trapped' house, as President Barack Obama vowed to bring to justice whoever was behind the 'evil' act.
Shashank Singh says his ability to pick the bowlers and take the game deep helped him produce the blistering unbeaten 68 off 28 balls which played a big role in Punjab Kings's record-breaking eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Kolkata on Friday.
Trade estimates pegged the Hindi version collection at Rs 210 million -- a commendable performance for a dubbed film.
'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'
It introduces random characters, goes on several wild goose chases and is incapable of holding onto any thread of the plot, sighs Deepa Gahlot.
They want the Maharashtra government to cut entertainment tax, at present 60 per cent, by half.
Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'
'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'
As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.
Spearheading the ensemble cast of the Marathi film Baipan Bhari Deva, Rohini Hattangadi has hit a 50 at the box office and that too in just 17 days!
Apart from Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's batters struggled on a surface that proved to benefit the batters.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan requested his fans not to burn firecrackers in theatres during Tiger 3 screenings.
'Manjummel Boys is way beyond my control now.'
So far, only one major series and another original film have been announced for release. Rest are all digital releases of films that have already arrived in theatres.
Their number is dwindling, but single-screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space
'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.
Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.
Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'
'Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.'
Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.
'I was always punished in school for day-dreaming..... Well I am living that dream all day now.'
The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.
Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.
P K Nair dedicated his life to restoring and archiving films.
'Ours is the only country which is very loyal to cinema, so making big bucks is a realistic possibility.'
She was utter perfection in the high-shine standout piece.
'Fan has become the highest opening-day grosser for the year so far.'
One just hopes that the collections stay stable on Monday and Tuesday especially and the drop is at maximum in 30% to 40% range.
'The last four-five years have been a bit of a ride for me and my family.'
Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.
It will be hit by the Brahmastra storm though on Friday, but if the reports continue to be good around the film, a few shows may be reserved for it in the second week as well.
