In the 1990s and the early 2000s, the late director EVV Satyanarayana specialised in films that relied heavily on the calibre of their ensemble cast, more than the leads. The premise would have a quirky hook and a purpose to validate the presence of the cast. The laughs kept coming, and the films came with…
Here’s a relatable situation: You’ve just got back from school, and realised that by accident, your friend’s homework book was brought home with you, and the lack of completing the day’s homework will bring punishment from the class teacher, which leaves you with no option but to return the book back to your friend. Here’s…
Christopher Nolan and Dwayne Johnson | Photo Credit: AP Christopher Nolan has added his voice to the growing critical acclaim for Dwayne Johnson’s performance in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, calling it one of the finest performances in years. Appearing on The Director’s Cut podcast alongside Safdie, the Oppenheimer filmmaker praised Johnson’s portrayal of real-life…
A lot of us have the memory of April 2, 2011, nestled deep in our hearts. After what was a thrilling few weeks of sporting phenomenon, it all culminated in the grand final of the World Cup. Homecoming was 28 years overdue, and all that separated us from the trophy was a boundary. Hardly can…
Sharaf U Dheen in The Pet Detective Film: The Pet Detective Starring: Sharaf U Dheen, Anupama Parameswaran, Vinay Forrt, Vijayaraghavan, Joemon Jyothir Direction: Praneesh Vijayan Plot: An unsuccessful detective takes up the case of a missing pet, but in pursuit of the case, he gets entangled in a bigger game involving several players. Runtime: 118…
Disney sets two-part documentary ‘Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films’ | Photo Credit: Avatar.com James Cameron’s Avatar universe is getting its own behind-the-scenes spotlight. Disney+ has announced Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films, a two-part documentary series premiering November 7 that explores the groundbreaking filmmaking process behind Cameron’s sci-fi epics. Directed and produced…
First glimpse of ‘Khalifa’ | Photo Credit: X/ @PrithviOfficial Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran celebrated his birthday with a special gift for fans — the first glimpse of his highly anticipated film Khalifa. Titled The Bloodline, the teaser was unveiled on Monday and offers a peek into one of next year’s biggest action spectacles. Directed by…
Mary Ann Alexander’s journey through music is marked by cultural fusion. A Malayali from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, she hails from a land steeped in classical arts. Yet her musical ventures extend far beyond the borders of her home State, drawing from R&B, jazz, and Afrobeat. Her latest track, ‘Commitment’, is a confluence of these worlds, where…
Over the course of a seven-day whirlwind tour, One Man, One Guitar, Many Worlds, ‘Guitar’ Prasanna visited Bengaluru, Chennai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Arunachal Pradesh and finally Kochi. From Tyagaraja and Dikshitar to jazz, blues, Illaiyaraaja, and songs from his own albums, Prasanna played them all on his guitar. After a rocking performance at the Ziro…
File photo of Rao Balasaraswati. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Veteran actress and singer Rao Balasaraswati, considered as the first playback singer in Telugu cinema, passed away at her residence due to age-related ailments in Hyderabad on Wednesday (October 15, 2025). She was 97 years old. Rao Balasaraswati made her debut as young as six…
