A promotional poster of ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ The Kerala High Court on Thursday (February 26, 2026) passed an interim order staying the release of the Hindi film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. The court observed that prima facie, the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) ignored the guidelines for film certification,…
Park Chan-wook | Photo Credit: AFP Acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook will head the main competition jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time a Korean filmmaker has been appointed to the role. Park and his jury will award the 2026 Palme d’Or on May 23 at the Grand Théâtre Lumiere,…
A still from ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ | Photo Credit: MUBI MUBI has unveiled the first teaser trailer for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the third feature from filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun. The film is set for a theatrical release on August 7 across multiple international territories. Written and directed by…
Long before concert halls and ticketing platforms, music thrived in baithaks—intimate gatherings where a handful of listeners sat close to the artiste, absorbing every note. Traditionally held in homes, these small-format classical concerts are now being reimagined for contemporary audiences. The setting may be more polished, but the essence remains: closeness, conversation and an unhurried…
A still from ‘Backrooms’ | Photo Credit: A24 A24 has dropped the first teaser trailer for Backrooms, offering an unsettling glimpse into the feature-length expansion of Kane Parsons’ viral horror universe. The film is set for theatrical release on May 29 and marks Parsons’ debut as a feature director. The story centers on two people…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali poses at a screening of ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ at the Egyptian Theatre, in Los Angeles in 2024 | Photo Credit: AP/PTI The family of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali issued a statement on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, after some media reports claimed that he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. Taking…
SS Rajamouli. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Annapurna Studios has introduced the country’s most advanced Motion Capture facility. Christened as A&M MoCap Lab, this facility is the result of a partnership between renowned actor Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Annapurna Studios and producer Shobu Yarlagadda’s Mihira Visual Labs. The facility is powered by Hollywood’s leading motion capture technology…
A promotional poster of ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The producer of The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond has told the Kerala High Court that the pleas opposing the film’s release were “premature, misconceived and not maintainable.” The submission was made by the film’s producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah…
From previous performances | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After last year’s spirited rendition of The Merchant of Venice, King’s Theatre, the drama team at Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College was back with a bold new production of Antony and Cleopatra, that ran from January 5 to 9, at their college premises. The play marked a dramatic…
Stills from this years Best Picture nominees at the 98th Academy Awards As the 98th Academy Awards approach on March 15, 2026, the Oscar race has sharpened the stakes and sparked spirited industry debate shaped by record-breaking nominations and major precursor wins. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled nominations on January 22,…
