‘F1’ movie review: Brad Pitt’s vapid vroom with a view

I’ve sat through enough summer movies to know when one’s trying to show off, and F1 doesn’t even pretend to play it cool. It kicks things off with a package full of revving engines, shiny chrome, and the promise of a big, sweaty comeback, before you’ve even had a crack at your popcorn. It’s got […]

Ayushmann Khurrana gets invited to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences : Bollywood News

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organisation behind the Oscars. Known for his socially relevant and unconventional film choices, Khurrana’s work has consistently focused on breaking cinematic and societal stereotypes. Ayushmann Khurrana gets invited to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts […]

‘Maa’ movie review: Kajol cuts to the chase in this ho-hum horror drama

After every few years, we have a female star taking on the role of a doting mother who morphs into a saviour of her child and family. It is a time-tested Bollywood formula for the heroine who is losing her space under the spotlight to play her age and yet remain central to the story. […]

‘Panchayat’ Season 4 review: Election season delivers mixed results

A still from ‘Panchayat’ Season 4 | Photo Credit: YouTube/Prime Video India In its four seasons, Panchayat has evolved considerably. It has possibly taken its biggest leap yet towards shedding its image as slice-of-life comedy. Panchayat’s Season 4 was highly anticipated with a political showdown expected between Phulera’s current chief (Pradhan) Manju Devi (Neena Gupta), […]

Kannappa movie review: Barring a few moments, this grand retelling of a devotional tale lacks soul

At one point, well into the second hour of the Telugu film Kannappa, Prabhas appears on screen as the deity Rudra. His extended cameo includes lines that cheekily nod to his larger-than-life image — one even references the endless speculation around his bachelorhood. These ‘meta’ touches serve as deliberate fan service, injecting energy into an […]

Anshuman Jha steps in as director of Lakadbaggha 2, replacing Sanjay Shetty : Bollywood News

Actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha is confirmed to be directing the upcoming sequel to his 2023 cult vigilante action film Lakadbaggha. Titled Lakadbaggha 2 – The Monkey Business, the much-anticipated follow-up takes the animal-lover vigilante universe global, and is firmly under the creative leadership of Jha himself. Anshuman Jha steps in as director of Lakadbaggha 2, replacing […]

From Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham to Salaam Venky: Maa’s Appeal! Kajol’s on-screen trysts with motherhood : Bollywood News

Kajol’s debut film, Bekhudi, was announced in 1990. This places the superstar actress’ career as of now at a full 35 years. It is another matter that the powerhouse actress barely looks 35! From Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham to Salaam Venky: Maa’s Appeal! Kajol’s on-screen trysts with motherhood But for all that, this versatile Diva, […]

Neeru Bajwa deletes post on Sardaar Ji 3 amid controversy over casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir : Bollywood News

Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has reportedly deleted a social media post related to the upcoming Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 following the growing controversy around the project’s casting. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, whose involvement has sparked significant backlash in India. Neeru Bajwa deletes post on Sardaar Ji 3 amid […]

Vir Das to be felicitated at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, 03/05/2015: Stand-up comedian-actor Vir Das performs in “Unbelievablish”, a comedy show at PSG College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore on May 03, 2015. Photo: M. Periasamy | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M Comedian and actor Vir Das has been announced as one of the key guests of honour at the Indian Film […]

‘Mysaa’: First look from Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film out

Rashmika Mandanna in ‘Mysaa’. | Photo Credit: @iamRashmika/X A new poster of Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming movie has been unveiled. In Mysaa, the actor is set to step into a never-before-seen warrior avatar. In a fierce first-look, Rashmika appears in a a blood-smeared face in the poster. With wild hair, and a sword clutched in hand, […]