'The number of films released in cinemas in 2022 was closer to 1,200. It could cross 1,500 in 2023, since nearly all big stars in Hindi and regional languages have films lined up this year.'
It is by no means a perfect list and I might have missed out some important films but these are films that have entertained me, taught me how to be compassionate, to view the world, and understand people, their histories, behaviors and customs.
Karisma plays with red... Is Urvashi heartbroken?... Sunny's having fun...
If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair.
It was a lull period for Bollywood in August as none of the new releases could work at the box office, hope that it turns around in September.
Top directors are getting ready to put together some of their most ambitious films.
The makers of the film Thalaivi introduced one of its stellar characters, Tamil Nadu's former chief minister MGR, on his 103rd birth anniversary on January 17.
'You win some, you lose some. I suppose I'm winning some right now.'
'It wouldn't be a happy birthday if I'm not working.'
'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.
Trisha Krishnan, who was last seen in the Tamil political-thriller Paramapadham Vilayattu and has five films in the pipeline including a Malayalam action-thriller, turns a year older on May 4.
'Life should never be unidimensional.' 'While I enjoy doing films, there's still a lot more that I want to experience.'
If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.
'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'
Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why.
Aishwarya celebrates 14 years of Guru... What are Ishant and Siddhant up to?
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.
Filmmaker R Kannan talks about his new directorial venture.
Sippai is directed by Saravanan of Silambattam fame.
The success of south films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR and Pushpa: The Rise has resulted in audiences getting more and more receptive towards watching stars from this industry in Hindi films.
Bollywood has seen many iconic villains but it seems to keep returning to the ultimate baddie, Raavan.
The actor will be seen playing an important role in Mani Ratnam's Kadal.
Mani Ratnam's highly anticipated film Kadal was a big disappointment in 2013.
Aditi Roy Hydari on working with Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Tamil film industry.
Sunny practices archery... Shraddha shares the view from her home...
Mani Ratnam's Kadal lacks a compelling story, writes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Mani Ratnam's film has all the elements of a regular entertainer but has nothing new in terms of a story
Former Indian Censor Board chief Leela Samson talks about her acting debut.
Director-writer K Subash, who has helmed Tamil superhit film Chathriyan and penned the story of Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express, passed away in Chennai on November 23, following kidney problems. He was 57.
In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.
'I didn't expect much from him when he came on set.' 'But he was just jumping and flying around and I couldn't tell that this was his first action film!'
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here.
Blood sucking locusts on the loose, a honeymoon gone awry, a disenchanted school teacher and a singing tropical rainforest mammal, Sukanya Verma lets you take your pick from the OTT spread this week.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood with Subhash K Jha.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.
Director Mani Ratnam's O Kadhal Kanmani is a beautiful and sensitive tale of love filled with fun that warms your heart.
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