What’s the difference between a satire, parody or spoof, and a farce? Yes, they all show us an exaggerated mirror, but that’s where the similarities end. Satire is when you show how ridiculous Bollywood is. It’s a critique. Spoof or parody is when you make a film called Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Cash to roast another…
Filmmaker Athiyan Athirai looks content as he graciously takes feedback for his latest film, Thandakaaranyam, from an eager crowd after a special screening. One can understand the relief he must feel, for his ambitious sophomore is releasing six long years after his debut,Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu. His smile when I ask him the reason behind…
Zombie Thanos in a still from ‘Marvel Zombies’, exclusively on Disney+ | Photo Credit: Marvel Television The first season of Marvel’s animated anthology series What If…?exploring alternate timelines, had the ultimate fan favourite in What If… Zombies?! The episode explored what would happen if events took a different turn in Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)…
Tom Holland attends the Apple TV+ limited series premiere of “The Crowded Room” at the Museum of Modern Art on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in New York. File Photo | Photo Credit: Evan Agostini Hollywood actor Tom Holland has suffered an injury during the shooting of his upcoming Marvel film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. According…
Last Updated:September 22, 2025, 15:10 IST Jannat’s presence on social media is staggering with nearly 50 million Instagram followers, more than Shah Rukh Khan. She ranks among the most-followed Indian celebrities. Each paid post reportedly earns her between Rs1.5 and Rs2 lakh, a figure that climbs even higher for long-term brand collaborations (Image: X (Twitter)…
Gayathri Venkatataraghavan performing the M.S. Subbulakshmi birth anniversary concert, organised by Hamsadhwani. | Photo Credit: Courtesy: Hamsadhwani To mark the birth anniversary of the legendary M.S. Subbulakshmi, Hamsadhwani had organised a special vocal concert by Gayathri Venkataraghavan. She was accompanied by Mysore V. Srikanth on the violin, N. Manoj Siva on the mridangam and Chandrasekara…
Abhay Nayampally got trained in Carnatic music under Mandolin meastro U. Shrinivas. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It was while listening to music, over dinner two years ago, that musician-producer Sandeep Chowta and Carnatic guitarist Abhay Nayampally, brainstormed about releasing an instrumental album. After many discussions and compositions, they decided to rope in guitarist Arenlong,…
A still from ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ | Photo Credit: Hombale Films The makers of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1have released the much-anticipated trailer for the movie. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the Kannada film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films. To be also released in the Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and…
Singer Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains begin final journey home as thousands pour on streets for last glimpse, in Guwahati on September 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Thousands of grieving fans continued to pour into the Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati on Monday (September 22, 2025) to pay their last respects to Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen…
Singer Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains begin final journey home as thousands pour on streets for last glimpse in Guwahati on Sunday, September 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar The streets of Guwahati turned into a sea of humanity on Sunday (September 21, 2025) as fans, young and old, gathered to pay their last…
