Dhandoraa opens with a hauntingly impactful scene at a village in Medak where an elderly lady is denied dignity even in death, while a child screams out of trauma. In the vicinity, a young couple hailing from different castes dream of a hopeful tomorrow. The contrasting realities of the characters present one common and ugly…
When a filmmaker sets out to tell a story that rides on popular trends, the best he can do is to put his work out at the earliest. The longer the delay, the greater the risk of losing the target audience. Shambhala, directed by Ugandhar Muni, is a desperate attempt to hop on the mystical…
From a previous edition of Margazhiyil Makkal Isai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For five editions now, Tamil cinema director Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Cultural Centre has hosted Margazhiyil Makkal Isai, a celebration and a cultural movement, wrapped in one joyous garb. Through its very existence, the annual event has challenged the kind of art that…
Disha Patani (left), Akshay Kumar (middle) and Johnny Lever (right) in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ | Photo Credit: akshaykumar/Instagram Akshay Kumar took to social media on December 25, 2025 to announce the shoot wrap of his upcoming comedy-entertainer, Welcome to the Jungle. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film also stars Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Raveena…
The Blue Birds are probably one of the oldest and most iconic rock bands in the country. Founded in Madurai in 1969 by a group of Anglo-Indians, the band boasts a glorious 55-year legacy. “We are known for our authentic renditions of classic rock from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s,” says Rajan Muthukrishnan, the band’s…
Shivarajkumar, Raj B Shetty and Upendra in ‘45’. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Arjun Janya impressively gives solid screen time to all three stars of his directorial debut, 45. He hasn’t roped in Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B Shetty only to entice people to theatres. The ace music composer also shows promise in his first…
Actor Sudeep | Photo Credit: RAVICHANDRAN N. Sudeep unleashed a storm in Sandalwood with his recent statement in Hubballi. During a promotional event in the city, the superstar said his followers will “begin a war” when his movie Mark hits the screens on December 25, 2025. A couple of days later, Vijayalakshmi Darshan, wife of…
Delhi High Court listed the matter for further hearing on January 7, 2026. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (December 24, 2025) refused to stay the release of web series ‘UP 77’, which is reportedly based on the life of slain gangster Vikas Dubey. The series is scheduled to…
A scene from Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama Palestine 36. Palestine 36, Once Upon a Time in Gaza, All That’s Left of You and Wajib and Sergei Eisenstein’s Soviet-era classic Battleship Potemkin were among the films which were denied screening at the International Film Festival of Kerala. Photo: Special Administration Film festivals have generally been viewed…
What do you think happens to a cop on escort duty if the convict in his care escapes enroute to court or prison? Some punishment of some sort, right? Within a few minutes into the latest Vikram Prabhu-starrer Sirai, you are matter-of-factly informed of IPC Section 129, which states that the said cop might face…
