'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.
Rahul, who was dropped in the middle of England Test series held earlier this year, will be looking to make a comeback in the Indian Test set-up with the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19.
Kohli will be a key to RCB's success: Andy Flower
'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'
Indian men's 4x400m relay team breaks Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships final for first time
'The laughs, the memories and quality conversation. What an honour.'
A second case for a sexual offence has been registered against director Ranjith on a complaint by a male actor in Kozhikode, police said on Saturday.
Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.
'The loveliest surprise at the Olympics was having Chiru Uncle and the whole family, including the sweetest Kaara, for my first match in Paris'.
The 36-year-old from Kerala, whose illustrious career spanned 18 years, had announced before the Olympics that he would call it quits at the end of India's campaign.
With The Buckingham Murders, Kareena Kapoor seems to have found an ideal vessel to channel her newfound ambitions at this juncture of her career, observes Mayur Sanap.
'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'
'Pressure will always be there because in international cricket, you can't take any series lightly.' 'The margin between winning and losing is very small, and nowadays, the gap between international teams isn't much either.'
President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.
Paris Olympics hero P R Sreejesh made a stylish statement on Sunday.
'After meeting him, I learned what brother from another mother actually meant,' Suriya said, looking fondly at Bobby.
Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.
This is the first time that a trailer has been launched midair.
'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'
The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.
The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators.
Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.
Hanuma Vihari, part of India's back to back series wins in Australia, reckons the services of veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be be dearly missed when the team aims for a hat-trick Down Under later this year.
Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, explains how casual dating will pave the way for manifest dating and more serious relationships in 2024.
Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.
Kohli, once dismissing bowlers with ease, now struggles to stay at the crease, while Rohit, a guide for younger players, finds himself confronting his own form.
'The time during my injury was really difficult because I had to go through many phases in the last four months, witnessing ups and downs.'
Bollywood folk graced the stage at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, received awards, promoted their films and laughed loud at IFFM. Then, they got all touristy and explored the Australian city, enjoying its sights and sounds.
'I was always punished in school for day-dreaming..... Well I am living that dream all day now.'
'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'
'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'
Radhika Rajamani pays tribute to the legendary film producer Daggubati Ramanaidu who breathed his last on February 18.
The filmmaker gives an insight of his favourtie films of all time.
'An actor should learn to separate the actor and the character.' 'Me the actor and me the character should never intermingle.'
Athletics Federation of India vice-president Anju Bobby George believes that while the spotlight will undoubtedly be on javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to defend his Olympic title,
There's also Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday's OTT debut.
'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'
Sunny Leone was a vision at the red carpet premiere of her new film Kennedy at Cannes.
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