Arjun Sarja talks about his Kannada directorial debut that hit the marquee last week.
The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.
The ministry said 151 out of the 578 people who contracted the infection have recovered or migrated.
Subhash K Jha remembers the flamboyant star, 12 years after he passed away.
'There are only two religions in this country: Films and cricket.' 'These two religions will unite all religions.' 'And that only happens in a cinema hall.'
The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.
Move over 3D, 4D and 5D. Cinema is now eyeing the metaverse experience. On February 15, Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani's production company, Pooja Entertainment, forayed into the metaverse and bought its first piece of virtual land. The space, called Poojaverse, will be a virtual area where the company will create an immersive experience for moviegoers, starting with BadeMiyan ChoteMiyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. Promotional events for the film, slated for release on Christmas 2023, will be held in the metaverse, says the company. The metaverse might still be in its infancy, but producers like Deepshikha Deshmukh say, "The ecosystem will only grow from here. "Metaverse will soon be the go-to place for everything virtual related to films."
Subhash K Jha remembers a decent, kind, gentle person, who didn't quite get his due.
It's all happening at the first Critics Choice Film Awards in Mumbai.
'We were not trying to outshine each other, we were just trying to be sincere and honest to what was given.' 'We spent quality time with each other, so there was no room for any negativity or insecurity.'
Stalin gets a new title...
'I'm trying to move away from what I've done before, not because I'm not happy with what it was, but because I have already done that.'
R Madhavan comes away charmed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The award was presented for his outstanding contribution to cinema.
'I search for characters that have a certain style, be it Ballu from Khal Nayak, Ajju from Kaante, Billa from Musafir or Kancha Cheena from Agneepath.'
She asserted that sexism exists in politics but she has learnt to stay focused on the good work that she intends to do for the people.
Subhash K Jha brings you the latest from Bollywood.
'For some people it is food, for some it is music... For me, it is cinema.' Kamal Haasan tells Radhika Rajamani what drives him.
'South movies have the perfect script, the perfect action and the perfect romance.' 'That's why these films are running in theatres.'
A graduate in microbiology with a Master's in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh, Varalakshmi talks about her debut in Kannada cinema
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable film
'Kaala's sin is not that it is presented as a mouthpiece for its director Pa Ranjith's political viewpoints, but that it makes a travesty of them.' 'Ranjith turns Marx into merchandise, all the while functioning as a hired hand for Brand Rajinikanth,' points out Sreehari Nair.
The A R Murugadoss-directed action film had run into rough weather with about 150 groups, under an umbrella organisation spearheaded by T Velmurugan, opposing the movie alleging that producer Lyca Productions were close to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapajksa.
Sonam Kapoor likes to mix and match movie genres but picks comedy as her favourite.
Not having launched a political party, Rajni now has his fans spread across various political parties in the state. They vote for different political parties and candidates, depending on issues and factors such as ideology, caste and community, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
'I am not a future guy.' 'I just owe it to my audience here.' 'I never want them to wonder why this guy did this role.' 'Even for my bad films, I want them to think that he was trying at least.'
'Foreign exchange is being squandered.' 'Every top star is given tickets for his spouse, children, parents, ayahs, bodyguards, friends, friends of friends...' 'I've heard stars are even given shopping money.' 'Who is paying for all this?'
'End of an era! Kalaignar was such an essential part of the fabric of Chennai and Tamil Nadu. All of us who've lived there will feel an inexplicable loss.'
The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.
The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.
Srikanth Srinivasa feels that Kannada film Prem Adda is quite engaging and intense.
'Whatever good he did, all his achievements were overshadowed by the perception of corruption and other things.'
'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'
The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.
Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.
There have been several instances of cop films doing quite well at the box office.
