Buoyed by Sooryavanshi's success, the Hindi film industry is banking on 25-30 big movies lined up with a collective cost tag of Rs 2,000 crore.
2019 had as many as 17 films in the Rs 100/200/300 crore clubs. What's even more remarkable is that 10 directors made their debut in this elite club, something totally unprecedented.
As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks 5 fine films based on inequality and the caste system.
'Stop showing off your star power because there is nothing called star power.' 'The power is only in the script.' 'If you are getting a good script, 'Chup chaap le lo!''
Joginder Tuteja looks at just how Taapsee's movies fare at the box office.
'We will see footfall returning to pre-COVID levels by January.'
As it celebrates 50 years of being in business, Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits in the first part of this special.
'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'
Joginder Tuteja looks back at her career, and looks at her top films.
Joginder Tuteja celebrates Ranbir's birthday by looking at his top 10 hits.
Sushmita and her thoughts... Malaika-Gauri get together... Divyanka's ode to summer...
'When I got married and moved to the US, I found it liberating in a way that I understood myself, who I am as a person and how I process things.'
In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said while there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic.
'It is the biggest release for me.'
'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'
Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.
Zee is estimated to have paid around Rs 225 crore for the complete rights of Radhe. The total revenue that it may earn could be around Rs 135 crore, implying a shortfall of Rs 90 crore.
'EV-charging is the next big opportunity after fuelling'
'South movies have the perfect script, the perfect action and the perfect romance.' 'That's why these films are running in theatres.'
Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators.
Supposed to be one of the top-paid stars in Tamil cinema, actor Vijay is known for his big-ticket hits and commands good box-office opening.
Movie legends Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore share their memories of Shashikala, who passed into the ages on Sunday with Subhash K Jha.
'The Telugu film industry has always been safe, no matter what the crisis.' 'The audiences here are crazy film fanatics and their loyalties are undivided when it comes to Telugu cinema.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful teachers in Hindi movies.
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
Lockdown in Amravati city in Maharashtra was extended for a week on Saturday in view of the coronavirus situation, while restrictions were also imposed for the weekend in Nagpur, Buldhana and Yavatmal.
'I don't find characters that are not grey that exciting.'
Reviewers rated it high, but still, these films unfortunately flopped.
Has a distinguished poet's memory been sullied, asks K Kunhikrishnan?
'I personally consider Indian cinema as one of the most creative and powerful forms of cinematic expression in the world.' 'An average Indian film is 10 times better than a costly American production because of the creativity involved.'
Mithya fumbles to make headway towards truth or dare, observes Sukanya Verma.
The Union health ministry, however, suggested necessary curbs in areas reporting over 10 per cent positivity rate or 40 per cent occupancy in either oxygen-supported or ICU beds.
Dressed in beautiful multicolored lehenga bollywood actress Gahaur Khan walked and danced on a mix of bollywood music played on the ramp.
As Sonam, Ranveer gear up for cricket movies we take a look at other hit cricket movies.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
'While men are brought up to be more vocal, women are taught to be more silent, resilient and self sacrificing. We have tried to explore this.'
Given that there are no major releases slotted for the coming weeks, Bharat should have a clear run.
'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 flawed characters through the years -- and we're not talking villains here -- and how successful they have been at the box office.
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