First look of Nayanthara from ‘Toxic’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The makers of Kannada star Yash’s much-anticipated magnum opus, Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-ups, unveiled the first look of actor Nayanthara on Wednesday (December 31). The Geetu Mohandas-directorial stars Nayanthara as Ganga. The poster features her, in a styish black ensemble, wielding a…
The new year is set to begin with a trip down nostalgia lane for Marathi cinema as director Hemant Dhome etches a narrative around an old school in coastal Maharashtra in his latest release, Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam. Named with a feeble touch of revolution, invoking a pressing urgency for safeguarding the language, the film…
December was the most anticipated month for the Kannada film industry, but it ended up being a mixed bag as fans learned the harsh reality that movies featuring superstars don’t necessarily guarantee high quality. People thronged to theatres to watch Darshan’s The Devil, Mark, starring Sudeep, and 45, headlined by Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty; however, all three…
Isiah Whitlock Jr. | Photo Credit: Broadway World/Shutterstock Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71. Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in…
The advent of 2026 brings with it axioms as old as time. Take for instance the latest: “New year, new me,” a Gen Z favourite. Team MetroPlus however, is intent on taking the pressure off resolutions, and instead focussing on ushering in the days with intention and energy. It is why we have turned to…
Ahn Sung Ki | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki has been hospitalised after suffering from cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul on December 30. As per reports, the 71-year-old actor collapsed as he was having his meal and is currently receiving treatment at the emergency unit of a hospital….
2025 was the year we had three demon-fighting (and five demons) blessed with impeccable vocals take over our screens in Kpop Demon Hunters. Taylor Swift didn’t just release her new album, she also dropped Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era, a docuseries on her record-breaking eras tour. Dua Lipa…
In a pivotal moment in actor-director Dhanush’s Idli Kadai, his character gives his all — almost — to replicate his late father’s legendary recipe. But no matter how well he tries to duplicate it, there’s an intangible something that he seems to keep missing out on. “This is good, but it doesn’t taste as good…
Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 17:13 IST Vivaan Shah discussed working with Shriram Raghavan and playing the intriguing character of Captain Vijender Malhotra. Ikkis to release on January 1. (Photo Credit : X) Agastya Nanda and his team are preparing for the premiere of their next film Ikkis, which had a special screening in Mumbai on…
S. Sowmya performing at The Mylapore Fine Arts Club. | Photo Credit: AKHILA EASWARAN A musician of rare calibre, S. Sowmya possesses a sensibility attuned to the finer aspects of her art. Unwavering in her commitment to classicism, she offers listeners profound insights in her concerts. Her repertoire often foregrounds lesser-known kritis, and the recital…
