As was predicted in this column a couple of days back, Metro… In Dino was expected to open in Rs. 3-4 crores range. Not that it was the kind of opening that augured well with the budget and credentials of the film. Still, post pandemic things have changed a lot, especially for niche urban multiplex […]
The court had earlier termed the CBFC’s revising committee seeking a change of the name ‘Janaki’ in the title and of the protagonist “a challenge to the freedom of creative expression.” Kerala High Court judge N. Nagaresh arrived at a private film studio at Padamugal near Kakkanad in Kochi, Kerala, on Saturday (July 5, 2025) […]
Two finales, one week, and enough betrayal to trigger your fight-or-flight response. Whether it’s fiction or “reality”, the message is the same: trust no one. It’s the season of shocking twists, savage exits, and friendships turned fatal. One show rewards deceit, the other punishes hope. The line between reality TV and dystopian fiction has never […]
A still from ‘Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc’ | Photo Credit: Crunchyroll A new trailer has been released for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the upcoming animated feature based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga series. The film, a direct sequel to the first season of the anime television series, is set to premiere in Japanese […]
Back in 2013, Aamir Khan — known not only for his stellar performances but also his sharp industry insights — introduced a new way of measuring a film’s true success at the box office. While promoting Dhoom 3, the actor explained that a film’s weekend-to-lifetime multiple offered a more accurate reflection of its content strength […]
The flurry of releases has started and finally after long, there would be weekly theatrical arrivals. Otherwise, the first half of the year has been rather chequered with some intermittent weeks going without any new releases, and no holdovers either, due to which theatres had to resort to re-releases. However, not anymore, as there are […]
After bringing in Rs. 3.75 crores on Monday, Sitaare Zameen Par had practically the same collections on Blockbuster Tuesday as Rs. 3.75 crores came in. With tickets available at cheaper price, the footfalls were actually up. The Aamir Khan starrer has now collected Rs. 129.78 crores and will comfortably cross Rs. 135 crores by the […]
As the curtains draw on the first half of 2025, the Hindi film industry has seen a dynamic mix of star power, patriotic fervour, big-budget spectacle, and emotional storytelling dominate the box office. With five films crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark globally, it’s clear that audiences continue to embrace theatrical experiences when the content […]
As 2025 hits its halfway mark, the worldwide box office has offered a striking mix of spectacle, sentiment, and surprises. Leading the charge by a landslide is Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, a historical epic that has not only set benchmarks in India but has also captivated global audiences to emerge as the undisputed frontrunner of the […]
Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah came out in support of singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy against him for collaborating with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir in his film Sardaar Ji 3. Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Diljit’s recent collaboration with Pakistani artist Hania […]
