Delhi Police have heightened security across the city ahead of Hanuman Jayanti following the arrest of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler allegedly planning terror strikes. Enhanced surveillance and restrictions are in place to ensure peace during the festival.
'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'
Romance and action rule the roost on this week's OTT special. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Bollywood horror flicks to mark Friday the 13th.
Arun Vaidyanathan's Tamil film Achachamundu... Achachamundu may not have had its release in India yet, but the film is winning laurels abroad.
'It's not hidden, it's not unintentional -- inciting hate and violence is in the DNA of Dhurandhar.'
Wedding celebrations are in full swing for actor Allu Sirish and his bride, Nayanika Reddy.
Film actress Sara Ali Khan's entry to Badrinath and Kedarnath temple complexes is contingent on submitting an affidavit declaring her faith in Sanatan Dharma, according to the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee chairman.
Kaavalan has been selected amongst 2500 submissions from 80 countries
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda delighted fans by sharing intimate photos from their vibrant mehendi and Pradhanam ceremony.
The electrifying Dhurandhar 2 trailer promises a high-octane thriller set in Pakistan, blending intense action with a compelling spy narrative and hinting at major box office potential.
Action, attraction, animation, it's all there on OTT this week. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.
Film folk celebrated Holi and captured their happy moments on social media.
Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance. They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic innovation, and mark an important step in amplifying regional voices on the international stage.
Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.
Writer-director Dr Biju's Aakashathinte Niram, was recently shown in the competition section at the festival.
However, advisory committee chairman Adoor Gopalakrishnan insists he wants the fest to run smooth and hassle-free.
The violence in Kennedy is often unflinching and the characters offer no easy sympathy, but you stay hooked on how it all plays out. And that's when the classic Anurag Kashyap twist arrives, bringing an unexpected emotional payoff that lands just right, observes Mayur Sanap.
Aseem Chhabra picks his favourite films from the recently concluded Telluride Film Festival.
Aseem Chhabra picks his favourite films from the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival.
Make the effort for Boong, Mayur Sanap insists. Watch it, and experience its quietly heart-aching beauty.
'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are celebrating their wedding with dual ceremonies, honouring their Telugu and Kodava heritages.
Telugu actor Allu Sirish will wed Nayanika on March 6, with pre-wedding festivities starting on March 2.
The International Children's Film Festival will be held in Hyderabad in November.
Alia teased her fans at the Red Sea Film Festival with a teaser of her upcoming spy movie, Alpha.
Notes from the recent Keral film festival: how two great films handle the delicate issue of death.
The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.
'One of the things I love about cinema is that you don't have to have one language to truly enjoy cinema.'
The world of fashion is in mourning. Valentino Garavani, the man who turned romance into couture, has passed away at the age of 93.
Aseem Chhabra picks his favourite films from the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival.
When Arundhati Roy wrote her first novel God of Small Things, her team reached out to Shah Rukh Khan inviting him to read a passage from the book at its Mumbai launch. Perhaps because he still held a grudge, Khan refused the invitation.
'What interested me more than the influencers was how were they surviving in Bombay?' 'How many reels did they make per month? How much money did they need to get by?' 'Did they get a job and then come back home and do this at night?'
Sunny Leone's Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, releases on February 20.
As Tamil Nadu gears up for elections, a clash of films with distinct political ideologies is set to unfold at the box office, mirroring the rivalry between political parties.
Celeb spotting at Toronto Film Festival
Boong wins a BAFTA, and India can't stay calm!
'At a festival that has shown so many brilliant films, I cannot be more thrilled to receive this award,' said Slave's director Steve McQueen.
'The best photographs usually happen in between the big moments -- a quiet smile, a nervous laugh, a parent watching from the corner of the room. Those are the moments you can't script,' says Himanshu Patel, celebrated wedding photographer and founder of Epic Stories.
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