Proving that all the financial action in the movie business is on the digital platform currently, Director Kabir Khan's underproduction biopic Chandu Champion -- on the life of paralympics winner Murlikant Petkar -- has been purchased for satellite, OTT and music rights for...
'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'
It's turning out to be a double whammy season for Rajkummar Rao. Raj ended Bollywood's box office drought with Srikanth and followed it with Mr & Mrs Mahi.
'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'
Vedaa seems to have the look of a typical actioner, where the plot is subservient to the fight sequences, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.
'A balance has to be struck as some OTT platforms are also showing pornographic materials on their platforms'
'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.'
'My producer earns, I earn. It's a win-win situation.'
The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than five times in a year. It's not just the number of frauds. What's alarming is the growing sophistication of the fraudsters, exposing the vulnerabilities within the financial system, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
'I didn't want the sequence to look like an orgy.'
2023 ended on a sweet note with OTT original film, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, wowing critics and audiences alike. Now, its makers are celebrating it with a success party.
Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.
She's inside the Bigg Boss OTT house, ready to charm everyone.
'Just the fact that the biggest language at the box office was Telugu and not Hindi is startling.'
As many as five notable Web series and movies are planned for release in September.
Riteish Deshmukh makes this medical drama watchable! exclaims Namrata Thakker.
More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023.
'I'm just trying to keep my head down and hope people like my work.'
'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'
Kareena has signed on the dotted line for Sujoy Ghosh's Devotion, an adaptation of Keigo Huganshino's Japanese novel The Devotion Of Suspect X.
'Love in today's time is very fast-paced, whereas I seek calmness in love.'
'OTT is the future.' 'We are here to create new markets in the world, cater to international audiences.'
'We are blessed to be working at a time like this because we get to satisfy hunger by playing diverse roles.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at his biggest hits, and where you can watch them.
'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.;
'Even actresses who are mothers play leading roles. There's also been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women. It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.'
'All the parts that I have played till now, I have got them only through auditions.' 'I auditioned my a** off.'
Movies are now releasing in multiple languages in theatres, and each one seems to have found an audience.
MAMI will showcase over 250 films spread across 10 days from October 27 to November 5.
'The film industry has a lot of competition. You don't always get the roles you want.'
'Every film cannot do a business of Rs 200 crore.'
Pratik Gandhi once again proves that he is an actor who can bring any character to life with his dedication to his craft and instinctive understanding of what the role requires, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Father and son could have a movie release every month.
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.
'He underwent angioplasty. He is fine now.'
'People started noticing me again. OTT is a good platform for serious actors. In the olden days, unless you are the heroine, actors would have screen deaths. But now, there are so many good roles for women.'
From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.
