The film, marks the end of Madhu C Narayanan’s seven-year-long hiatus from direction
The film, marks the end of Madhu C Narayanan’s seven-year-long hiatus from direction
The film directed by Vysakh, will be released in two parts, with Mohanlal playing a key role
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
UK television personality Bill Oddie, best known for his role in the television comedy series The Goodies and presenter of nature programmes, has died aged 85, his agent said on Monday. “Bill was a multitalented celebrity – wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist,” Oddie’s agent David Foster said in a statement. “Yet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment. “He taught us the wonder of...
Musk has backed a European film, called Citizen Vigilante, that critics say spreads an anti-immigrant message.
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
A regular presence in most press-boxes across India and overseas, Sidhu always kept the travelling press-corps in good humour
Earlier, the top court permitted the all-India release of the animated film on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities
Maala Parvathi, Ansiba Hassan, Usha Haseena, and Ponnamma Babu have urged Registrar of Co-operative Societies to seize books of accounts and financial documents that continue to be under the possession of the panel led by Shwetha Menon that had announced its resignation at general body meeting on June 21
Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel's war persists.
The future of a mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan has been thrown into uncertainty as it faces a surprising backlash from nationalistic voices. The Belief tells the story of how in 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty ordered Shi Lang, the admiral of the Fujian navy, to lead the Qing army to a major victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan, which considered itself part of the then-overthrown Ming dynasty. The battle, known as the Battle of Penghu, ultimately...
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
Which films have the best screenplays of 2026 so far? Half the year is behind us, and these are the six screenplays that impressed me the most—not just because they’re terrific films, but because each one avoids a storytelling mistake that countless writers still make. In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamath breaks down what makes these scripts work and the lessons every screenwriter can take away.
In an industry built on going global, K-pop’s freshest phenomenon has succeeded by doing the exact opposite: staying home. Rescene, a five-member girl group from little-known agency The Muze Entertainment, debuted in 2024 but largely flew under the radar until recently. Now, they are the talk of the town – chart-toppers, brand ambassadors and a name that is suddenly inescapable across South Korea. No stadium tours preceded their rapid ascent from relative obscurity. No Hybe-scale marketing...
The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".
The outage affected gamers' ability to launch games, apps or network features on their PlayStation.
The social media influencer’s take on the Jantar Mantar protests leads to a full-blown Instagram war with Joe Malayil, the National Award-winning director’s son
Even as many big stars have maintained a studied silence, artists like Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Alia Bhatt, R. Madhavan, Sara Ali Khan and Huma Qureshi have lent support to the youngsters protesting in Jantar Mantar seeking reforms in education system and the sacking of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Writer-director MA Nishad addresses the subject of man-animal conflict in his latest film, Lurk
Thousands of visitors have flocked to an animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong, drawn to Hello Kitty plush toys, Spider-Man figurines and spinning top contests, among other collectibles and interactive activities. The five-day Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong fair opened on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, with many attendees seeking to buy limited-edition merchandise arriving early in the morning before opening hours. The first visitor to enter this year’s...
The internal bickering in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes, the actors’ organisation, has hit a new low with public spats, court cases and police complaints. G. Krishnakumar tracks the developments in the association
Cinema owners in the southern districts report a noticeable increase in women turning up for ‘first day’ shows. For Friday, most cinemas in Chennai say occupancy levels are around 70%-75%
A Hong Kong woman has paid tribute to the late screen legend Patrick Tse Yin, revealing that he saved her brother from drowning decades ago on a boat trip. Veteran actor, director and producer Tse, nicknamed “Brother Four”, died on July 16 at the age of 89, marking the loss of one of the last remaining icons from the golden era of local cinema, when the city’s film industry held sway across Southeast Asia. A social media user called “Maykeung46”, the daughter of the late veteran character actor...
Considered Mr. Vijay’s swansong before his transition to full-time politics, Jana Nayagan, which was originally expected to be released ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, hit the screens on July 23
Vijay’s farewell film is in equal parts a crowd-pleasing tribute and a political manifesto, wrapped within an uneven but engaging masala entertainer
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has finally hit theatres after months of delays. The film pays tribute to former Chief Minister and screen legend MGR with AI-generated voice recreations, iconic song references and political symbolism. Vijay is the second sitting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after MGR to have a film release while in office
Chief Minister Vijay’s last movie as star actor - Jana Nayagan - dropped at theatres across the world after protracted censoring issues, and leaking of high-definition movie footage. Here is a timeline of events.
Fans across Tamil Nadu celebrated the release of Chief Minister Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan' with grand FDFS festivities, marking what is being billed as the star-actor’s final film
Allegation by Shwetha Menon that the ‘power group’ named in Hema Committee report is working against her has triggered a fresh bout of infighting within AMMA even as her rival camp has asked her to divulge the names of those named in the controversial report
What is the legal framework governing OTT platforms? What are the other related laws? Why is the action significant? What is the way forward?
According to data shared by trade tracker Sacnilk, Jana Nayagan has sold 7.37 lakh tickets nationwide, and grossed ₹16.78 crore in advance bookings across 9,566 shows
IT Rules require social media platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours of the receipt of a court order or reasoned intimation by the government or its agency
Filmmaker H Vinoth speaks about his upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the unwavering support he received from the former star during the turbulent months prior to its release, what success means for a politically-charged film that unfortunately leaked online, and more
Filmmaker H. Vinoth speaks about his upcoming film Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, the unwavering support he received from the star during the turbulent months the film endured, what success means for a politically charged film that unfortunately leaked online, and more.
Vinayan asks whether Shwetha Menon is ready to 'initiate sincere action against the power group' as the members of her own association had opposed it earlier
What led to the rise of Malayalam cinema and how Kannada cinema can go to the next level.
Vijay’s maiden venture as a solo hero, Naalaiya Theerpu, helmed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, did not set the box office on fire; even as the audience response remained muted, the actor was noticed, and he won the Best New Face Actor award from Cinema Express
The actor slipped during an action sequence on the sets of ‘NBK 111’ at the Kakinada deep-sea port and tore a muscle in his knee; director Gopichand Malineni said he needs minor surgery and asked fans not to worry
Li Chengru is a nationally famous Chinese actor, but before he gained fame as an entertainer, he was a self-made businessman who lost his entire US$13 million in foreign currency trading. Beijing-born Li, 71, is famous for many classic roles, such as police officer Da Zeng in one of China’s first crime dramas, The VI Group of Fatal Case, and a psychopath who delivers a sharp monologue about the real estate market in Feng Xiaogang’s 2001 film Big Shot’s Funeral. Li was the youngest son of 11...
In a social media post, the actor says her fight is against the ‘power group’ named in Hema Committee report
The death of veteran actor Patrick Tse Yin at 89 has brought Hong Kong closer to the end of a cinematic golden era, when the city’s film industry exerted influence across Southeast Asia, a film academic has said. Charles Cheung Chi-wai, an associate professor at Hong Kong Baptist University’s Department of Humanities and Creative Writing, said the glittering cohort of stars in the 1960s helped cement the city’s reputation as the “Hollywood of the East”. Tse’s son, Nicholas Tse Ting-fung, and...
Controversy has centred largely on casting, but it also reflects broader debates on who gets to retell this epic story.
“I remembered a girl who had danced in the movie Pattikattu Raja. She bore some resemblance to Rani Chandra. I discussed it with cinematographer Viswanath Roy and we devised a plan to use her,” said actor Sivakumar.
Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89. His daughter Jennifer announced the star’s death in a Facebook post, writing: “With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Patrick Tse. “He passed away peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, after a period of declining health. “Our father lived a remarkable and accomplished life, not only as an actor and artist, but as someone who brought...
Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.
Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian football icons and Ted Lasso actors in a spectacular first-ever Fifa World Cup final halftime show on Sunday. The star-packed, Super Bowl-style extravaganza – a first for football’s showpiece event – also featured a tribute to football icon Pele, and a rendition of “Seven Nation Army” led by Gustavo Dudamel and featuring musicians from the US, Venezuela and Iran. Sesame Street and The Muppets characters...
Abandoned as a baby and brought up by nuns in Baghdad, Kelly will be preforming alongside global megastars.
The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
Congratulating the winners for bringing immense pride to the industry, they wished all the awardees continued success and many more accolades in the years ahead
His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia
N. Senbagavalli is many things rolled into one: a battery-operated vehicle operator with Urbaser Sumeet in the morning, an autodriver in the evening, and a successful digital creator on Instagram in between
Kalki 2898 AD, Committee Kurrollu, 35-Chinna Katha Kaadu and Pushpa 2: The Rule won two awards each, while Lucky Baskhar bagged one
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Kalki 2898 AD, Committee Kurrollu and Pushpa 2: The Rule won two awards each, while Lucky Baskhar bagged one
The legendary actor, who was just a year ago staring down the biggest crisis of his glittering, five-decade career, has since won the Kerala State Award for Best Actor, the Padma Bhushan, and now a record-equalling fourth National Award for Best Actor
Announcing the awards, chairman of the central jury Jayaraj said Telugu movie Kalki 2898 AD bagged the trophy for the best popular film; Mammootty won his fourth National Film Award for best actor for his performance in Malayalam movie Bramayugam
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the latest innovations in the fields through live demonstrations, conference sessions, exhibitor presentations, and dedicated networking opportunities
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
Yathindra says the government has been requested to earmark a dedicated venue on the outskirts of Mysuru for rallies, concerts and other large public events to ease traffic congestion in the city centre.
Aamir Khan was speaking during the closing ceremony of London Film Festival as he made a special appearance after the screening of ‘Lagaan’
Rahul Ravi’s board game takes players through an exciting universe of interplanetary combat
Debutant Tamil director R Gowtham tells Meenakshi Shedde, who has been curator/programmer of Indian/South Asian films for TIFF Toronto and the former South Asia delegate at Berlin International Film Festival, how the film ‘Members of the Problematic Family’s journey started with Diamond Rum and chicken liver. In this interview in Berlin, he describes how his film grew from his poem; how he observes life “like a dog in the balcony”; how his script, inspired by Goethe’s book, is ‘sketchy, doubtful and incomplete,’ and how he finally said ‘Action’ and ‘Cut’ only at the end of the shoot.
Tamil indie’s bold new voice R Gowtham’s debut film, which premiered in the Forum sidebar of Berlinale 2026, is an unorthodox, audacious, rare family drama
The Bench took the middle path by allowing the movie to be released, but only after the completion of the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 27, 2026. The court directed that the film could be released on or after July 28.
Shwetha Menon, who has reversed her decision to step down as AMMA president, says executive committee led by her is ‘duty-bound' to move forward with more responsibility
Mary Jo Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
The announcement of the release of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has forced a slew of smaller Tamil films to reconsider or reschedule their releases
Though the typical Shaji Kailas elements appear in ‘Varavu,’ with an added dose of gore, much of it fails to leave a mark due to the lack of emotional underpinnings
In an oral mentioning, senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, representing the film’s makers, Ele Animations, said the movie was due for release on July 17 in 300-odd theatres across the country
Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.
The government will introduce a comprehensive policy for the film industry soon, including single-window clearances for film shoots and support for infrastructure development, says Kandula Durgesh
Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.
He has undergone a surgery on his right shoulder for relief from a rotator cuff injury on July 11
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
The announcement finally ends the months-long drama surrounding the film’s release, which the Central Board of Film Certification halted in January
Here’s a comprehensive look into the legal battle behind actor-politician Vijay’s swansong film ‘Jana Nayagan’. The film, directed by H Vinoth, fell into a fresh controversy when it was leaked online recently
Complaint alleged organised malicious campaign by her fellow actors
A tribute to the late Father Emir from Al Jazeera's Chairman of Board of Directors Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani.
Hundreds of eager visitors queued up overnight for the opening of the Hong Kong Book Fair on Wednesday, but some slammed organisers for chaotic crowd control measures. The primary draw for many in the overnight queue outside the Convention and Exhibition Centre was an autograph session with popular local Cantopop girl group Collar, but the queue system sparked heavy criticism. Among the frustrated early birds was Lucas Wong, a 15-year-old student who arrived at around 2am in the hopes of buying...
Government considering multiple locations in Ernakulam to establish its ambitious venture aimed at creating a one-stop destination for film shooting
Mainstream media, particularly in Hong Kong, have historically been conservative in their research and development spending. Media executives prefer to shop for off-the-shelf solutions, treating technology as back-office support rather than a core growth engine. This mode of operation now faces an existential challenge amid the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models and Web3 technologies. Concurrently, these developments offer Hong Kong’s media industry fresh...
A tribute to the late Father Emir whose vision and resolve made Al Jazeera possible.
Deadlock continues following stay by Ernakulam Munsiff court on functioning of AMMA ad-hoc committee
Rosmah Mansor has slapped Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander with a defamation lawsuit over a stand-up comedy routine that allegedly mocked and insulted her. Rosmah, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, filed the writ of summons at the High Court on June 9. According to her statement of claim, the alleged defamation occurred during Harith’s performance, titled “Harith Iskander: The Outspoken Comedy Tour”, at the Swiss-Garden Hotel in Melaka on January 17. Rosmah claimed that...
Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.
Mark Wahlberg shed the aura of a Hollywood star when he savoured street food and mingled with locals in Penang while filming Netflix’s The Big Fix. His trip delighted Malaysians and highlighted the country’s growing appeal to global productions. Videos of Wahlberg, who played a former Boston police detective in Spenser Confidential, filming around the Malaysian state went viral on social media over the weekend. Some clips showed the 55-year-old walking through a market, waving to onlookers and...
As the controversy surrounding the film and its removal continued unabated, political organisations, youth outfits and religious bodies have been organising public screenings of the film in villages and towns of Punjab
Veteran Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun, one of the most influential figures of the city’s golden age of cinema, has died at the age of 75 after suffering multiple organ failure caused by a bacterial infection. Film Workshop, the company she co-founded with her former husband, acclaimed director Tsui Hark, said Shi died peacefully at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital at 8.51pm on Monday, surrounded by loved ones. “Ms Shi had been in declining health since 2022 due to complications...
The late Father Emir broke the regional monopoly of state-controlled broadcasting and challenged Western media hegemony.
The caste and crew of the quirky comedy drama ‘Mother Promise’ open up to The Hindu on what went into the making of the film.
The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.