‘Duster’ series review: Rachel Hilson’s sass and Josh Holloway’s laidback charm rock the retro ride

From the title sequence featuring a miniature car race, with the King’s famous Blue Suede Shoes swinging jauntily from the telephone wires, to the music and costumes, J. J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan’s Duster, brings 1972 Phoenix, Arizona to thrilling life. Duster (English) Season 1 Episodes: 8 Creators: J. J. Abrams, LaToya Morgan Starring: Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Asivak […]

Sitaare Zameen Par: Where teacher is no saviour but a learner

For decades, Indian cinema has revered the miracle teacher — a larger-than-life figure whose empathy and determination single-handedly transform a struggling child into a success story. Think Taare Zameen Par’s Ram Shankar Nikumbh, who spots brilliance in a struggling child, or Hichki’s Naina Mathur, who refuses to let a speech disorder—or an unmotivated class—define her journey. However, […]

‘Soothrakavyam’ trailer: Vincy Aloshious, Shine Tom Chacko film promises a mystery thriller

Shine Tom Chacko in ‘Soothrakavyam’. | Photo Credit: Saregama Malayalam/YouTube The makers of Soothrakavyam have released the trailer for the movie. The Malayalam film stars Shine Tom Chacko and Vincy Aloshious. The trailer shows Vincy playing a teacher in a school. Vincy’s character is seen irritated as her students miss her classes to be part […]

Vaani Kapoor on Mandala Murders: “Actresses get meatier projects on streaming platforms” : Bollywood News

Vaani Kapoor is all set to make her streaming debut with Netflix and YRF Entertainment’s upcoming mythological-crime thriller series Mandala Murders, which is slated to premiere on July 25, 2025. The series marks a significant milestone for the actress, who is eager to showcase her range in a challenging, genre-bending project that steps away from […]

Prime Video’s ‘Panchayat’ to return with fifth season in 2026

Poster announcing the fifth season of ‘Panchayat’ | Photo Credit: Prime Video The fifth season of Prime Video’s beloved show Panchayatis set to release in 2026, the streamer announced on Monday (July 7). Created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, Panchayat revolves around Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), an engineering graduate who, for lack of […]

Namami Narayanam retells stories of Krishna through Mohiniyattam

Students of Srishti School of Classical Dance, presenting Namami Narayanam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a performance that shimmered with a quiet elegance and spiritual resonance, Namami Narayanam, a Mohiniyattam dance production, choreographed by guru Shruthi Shoby, was presented at Mylapore Fine Arts Club, as part of the Abbas Cultural Dance Drama Festival. Performed […]

Namami Narayanam retells stories from Srimad Bhagavatam through Mohiniyattam

Students of Srishti School of classical dance, presenting Namami Narayanam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a performance that shimmered with a quiet elegance and spiritual resonance, Namami Narayanam, a Mohiniyattam dance production, choreographed by guru Shruthi Shoby, was presented at Mylapore Fine Arts Club, as part of the Abbas Cultural Dance Drama Festival. Performed […]

Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju to star in romantic film ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’, produced by Bhavana Studios and directed by Girish AD

(from left) Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly, Girish AD, Mamitha Baiju and Syam Pushkaran. | Photo Credit: bhavanastudios/Instagram Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju will star in director Girish AD’s next movie. Titled Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, the Malayalam film is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran of Bhavana Studios. Bhavana Studios had […]

A.R. Rahman to perform in Hyderabad on November 8

Music director A.R. Rahman. File | Photo Credit: PTI Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman is set to return to Hyderabad after eight years as a part of his “The Wonderment Tour”. The first show of the ongoing tour, which aims to celebrate Mr. Rahman’s musical legacy, was held in Mumbai on May 3. The Hyderabad show […]