‘Show Time’ movie review: Naveen Chandra’s crime thriller flatters to deceive

Naveen Chandra, who has had a handful of theatrical releases this year, has been steadily winning over audiences across OTT platforms with a stream of consistent, assured performances. His latest Telugu film, Show Time, perfectly aligns with his forte: a crime thriller with a minimalistic setup, banking on a supposedly offbeat concept. The core premise […]

‘Thammudu’ movie review: Nithiin struggles in an excruciating survival thriller

There is a fine line between inventive and outright bizarre. On paper, Thammudu might have seemed like a gripping watch —blending complex family dynamics, childhood friendship, and a good-versus-evil survival thriller. But in execution, it is more of an endurance test than an immersive film. Written and directed by Venu Sriram, starring Nithiin, Varsha Bollamma, […]

Half-Yearly Hollywood Box Office: Mission Impossible Tops, but it’s Final Destination that surprises in second place among highest grossers of 2025 so far :Bollywood Box Office

Six months into 2025, the global box office has witnessed a mixed bag of expectations met and surprises sprung, particularly when it comes to Hollywood releases in India. With franchise fatigue looming over several big-budget offerings, it’s Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning that has emerged as the clear frontrunner, while the unexpected success of […]

Aparshakti Khurana makes his Tamil debut with sci-fi crime thriller ROOT, starring alongside Gautham Karthik : Bollywood News

Aparshakti Khurana is set to make his debut in Tamil cinema with the sci-fi crime thriller ROOT – Running Out of Time. Known for his work as an actor, singer, and host, Aparshakti recently received appreciation for his role in Stree 2. His upcoming venture marks his entry into South Indian films, drawing attention from […]

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi’s Contemporary Solo Art Exhibition Project showcase of three artists’ works

Sajeesh Pallikkara’s surreal works push the boundaries of imagination Sajeesh Pallikkara’s works are not for the casual viewer. The paintings, large mosaics of seemingly disconnected images, demand your undivided attention. Both in charcoal and colour, the paintings are extraordinarily detailed. Sajeesh finds it difficult to put a finger on his creative process. “It is a […]

‘Heads of State’ movie review: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Idris Elba, and John Cena go all out to save the world (and partly succeed)

A still from ‘Heads of State’. | Photo Credit: Prime Video In Heads of State, Priyanka Chopra, Idris Elba, and John Cena do everything but provide an escape from the current geopolitical headwinds. So, if you are looking for respite, look elsewhere. In fact, they put you square in the middle of a fragile international […]

‘Freedom’ trailer: Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose play Sri Lankan immigrants rebelling against oppression

Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose in stills from ‘Freedom’ | Photo Credit: TrendMusic/YouTube The trailer of the upcoming Tamil film, Freedom, starring Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose, was unveiled by the makers on Thursday (July 3). Directed by Sathyasiva, the film is set to release in theatres on July 10. The trailer shows Sasikumar and Lijomol as immigrants […]

Meet the first Indian Tango champion, Kruti Gandhi Sarda

Kruti Gandhi Sarda at the contest where the performances were completely improvised | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With her signature blend of musicality, connection and cultural depth, Kruti Gandhi Sarda is leading a new wave of Indian talent on to the global Tango stage. A prominent figure in India’s Tango community, Kruti’s success stands as […]

KAALIDHAR LAAPATA tugs at your emotions but stumbles

Kaalidhar Laapata Review {2.5/5} & Review Rating Star Cast: Abhishek A Bachchan, Daivik Baghela, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub Director: Madhumita Kaalidhar Laapata Movie Review Synopsis:KAALIDHAR LAAPATA is the story of an unusual friendship. Kaalidhar (Abhishek A Bachchan) lives in a town in North India with his brother Manohar (Vishwanath Chatterjee), Manohar’s wife Neetu (Madhulika Jatoliya), brother […]

‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ movie review: Abhishek Bachchan stars in a sweet but unremarkable ‘K.D.’ remake

Abhishek Bachchan and Daivik Baghela in a still from ‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In films about laughter and forgetting, flashbacks become a distraction. A sweetly awkward interlude toward the end of Kaalidhar Laapataresolves a minor mystery: why Kalidhar, a middle-aged man with early-stage dementia played by Abhishek Bachchan, loves eating biriyani so […]