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New Delhi: Francis Ford Coppola's epic The Godfather trilogy is set to hit the big screens in a digital format from next month. PVR INOX announced on Tuesday that the celebrated American epic will be re-released in select theatres across India, beginning September 12. The films have undergone 4K restoration in India. This throws the doors open for more such films to be restored and screened. 4K restoration is a meticulous process that involves scanning, digitizing, and enhancing classic films to a minimum resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Not only does this provide modern audiences with an immersive viewing experience, it also ensures their preservation for future generations. Part II of the trilogy will be released on October 17 and Part III on November 14, PVR INOX said. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on Mario Puzo's bestselling novel, The Godfather was released in 1972. The sequels came later. The trilogy is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in American cinema. The gangster film plot revolved around the Corleone family, held together by patriarch Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). The film went on to become a massive commercial as well as critical success, winning Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando), and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Mario Puzo and Coppola). Two sequels of the film were also made- which received acclaim. With iconic performances by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, and Robert De Niro, these films continue to influence filmmakers across the world. "At PVR INOX, our constant endeavour is to curate the finest cinematic experiences, and there is no greater honour than bringing this legendary saga back to our cinemas. The Godfather trilogy remains the gold standard of cinematic storytelling - a masterclass in performance, direction, and narrative depth. Loved by generations across the globe, it has inspired countless filmmakers and cinephiles. For the first time in India, audiences will experience these iconic films on the big screen in close succession. For the younger generation, it is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover the brilliance of The Godfather on the big screen. For those who've loved it for decades, it's a homecoming," Niharika Bijli, lead strategist, PVR INOX Ltd, said. Screenings will take place at select premium theatres across India. Booking details and theatre listings will be available soon on the official PVR INOX app and website.
Kareena Kapoor Khan brought a deeply personal and touching element to her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by requesting him to write a heartfelt message for her two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, who were unable to attend the event. A memorable highlight from the gathering showcased Kareena watching intently, her expression radiating pride and warmth, as the Prime Minister inscribed a note dedicated to her children, affectionately called "Tim and Jeh."Kareena Kapoor Khan added ...Read More >
While Diwali celebrations are lighting up the skies and houses are buzzing with chatter and laughter as families gather to celebrate the festival of lights, new shows and movies are making their way onto streaming giants for the fans to enjoy. From movies to shows, national as well as international, will be premiering on the over-the-top (OTT) platforms during the weekend. So grab your drinks, popcorn, and other favourite snacks to take a look at the long list of releases this weekend. They Call ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash is out and has taken the internet by storm. This grand epic unfolds as a two-part live-action cinematic universe, crafted on a scale matching the biggest global tentpoles. Bringing together iconic talent from both Hollywood and India, Ramayana promises to be a cinematic spectacle like never before. Hailed as the biggest film ever made, it has already begun receiving overwhelming love and admiration from audiences across the world. The teaser introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra-starrer Sholay, widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's greatest films, returned to the big screen last week as cinephiles gathered at INOX multiplex in Srinagar to relive the 1975 cult classic. The special theatrical re-release marks 50 years of Sholay, which completed its golden jubilee in August this year. To commemorate the milestone, director-producer Ramesh Sippy, in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), restored and re-released the film under the title 'Sholay: The Final Cut'. The restored version features previously ...Read More >
India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood's use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. BENGALURU - Welcome to the new-look movie set, where the quiet hum of a coding floor has replaced the cacophony of cameras, clapperboards and shouted directions. The Collective Artists N ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The first glimpse of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has just dropped. And it's already making waves in the industry. The teaser introduces yet another cinematic vision of India's most cherished epic. But amid the grandeur, one small phrase stood out to us: "Filmed for IMAX." For casual moviegoers, this might sound like just another buzzword. But in reality, it hints at a promise of a cinematic experience that's larger, sharper, louder and more immersive than ever before. So what does "Filmed for IMAX" actually mean, and why is ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the $80 million-mark at the global box office in two weeks since it first hit theatres on October 2. According to Comscore data, the Kannada mythological drama closed its second weekend at $69.3 million and ranked as the eighth top-grossing film worldwide for the weekend ending October 12. The Indian film completed fifteen days at the global ticket windows on October 15, ...Read More >
When SS Rajamouli unveiled the title of his highly anticipated movie on November 15, fans witnessed the grandeur of filmmaking in a never-before-seen event. With the first glimpses, he confirmed it's an epic in the making. Viewers were stunned by the detailing and scale of the VFX work. So far, except for the characters played by a stellar cast -- Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini, Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, and Mahesh Babu as Rudhra -- and the different timelines, not much is know ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family has not yet agreed to clemency or blood money. As a last-ditch effort to save her, Kanthapuram A. ...Read More >
The Karnataka government has capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state, including multiplexes, to enhance cinema accessibility. This initiative, announced in the March budget, aims to support Kannada cinema. Additionally, the state plans to launch a dedicated OTT platform for Kannada films and allocate Rs 3 crore for archiving Kannada films to preserve cultural narratives. In a significant move aimed at making cinema more accessible, the Karnataka government has ordered a cap on movi ...Read More >
Read further to know everything about the upcoming theatrical musical featuring stars like Shaan and Sidharth Nigam, when can you catch the next show, find out all the fun details about the play. The much-anticipated Broadway-style musical, 'Kaneez,' is all set to make its debut at the Jamshed Bhabha Auditorium in Mumbai on November 28 and 29, 2025. Produced and directed by Randhir Ranjan Roy, 'Kaneez' is an emotion-filled production that reimagines a true love story set in the 1920s, that cross ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 28 (PTI) Satyajit Ray's classic film 'Aranyer Din Ratri' (Days and Nights in the Forest), digitally restored in 4K and screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May, will be showcased at Priya Cinema here on November 7, theatre owner and member of the film's producers' family Arijit Dutta said on Tuesday. The restoration was a collaboration between the Film Heritage Foundation and The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project, with work done at L'Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, Italy, and both Ray's director son Sandip and the Dutta family approved the restoration work. The restoratio ...Read More >
This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film, says the celebrated director. History was made as Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to have won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. Her much talked about movie, 'All We Imagine as Light' has won two GG nominations in total. One for Best Director and the other for Best Motion Picture (Non-English). The two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes mark a milestone in Indian cinema. After Canne ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): The first glimpse of 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has been officially unveiled, showcasing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as the formidable Ravana, and introducing Sunny Deol in the portrayal of Lord Hanuman. The introductory footage, now released on the official social media handles of the makers, has generated a storm of excitement for the epic's Diwali 2026 release. Also Read | 'I Have NOT Deleted My Post About Diljit Dosanjh': Naseeruddin Shah Remains Defiant Amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' Row, Says He Doesn't 'Care a Fiddler's Fart About Backl ...Read More >
With a huge rollout, Namit Malhotra's ambitious epic Ramayana has made a spectacular debut on two continents and garnered international attention. The movie, which is already regarded as one of the most anticipated film events of the decade, had a spectacular Indian premiere in nine major cities before illuminating Times Square in New York, demonstrating its genuinely global appeal. The Indian leg of the launch saw Ramayana unveiled in tremendous style across Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus - Ramayana is touted as the biggest Indian film ever made. Reason? It's staggering budget, massive star cast and world-class VFX technology. After the 3 minute long first glimpse of the epic tale was unveiled earlier this month - expectations from this two-part cinematic glory is nothing short of being sky-high. Producer Namit Malhotra in his recent interview revealed that real budget costing is nothing less than a staggering Rs 4000 crore - even bigger than many Hollywood classics like Avatar and Avengers. Speaking on The Prakhar Gupta Xperie ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): The fans of actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are in for a treat as their favourite stars film 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari's trailer is finally out on Monday. After the chartbuster hits like 'Panwadi' and 'Bijuria', the 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' has been creating quite a buzz in the film industry. Also Read | 'The Godfather' India 4K Re-Release: Fans Unhappy After Censor Board Chops Off Iconic Horse Head Scene, Nudity and More in Marlon Brando and Al Pacino's Masterpiece. The two-minute and fifty-four-second trailer opens with ...Read More >
A sophisticated, multi-state movie piracy racket has been busted with the arrest of five men allegedly responsible for leaking high-profile films and causing estimated losses of Rs 3,700 crore to the Telugu film industry. The operation by the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police uncovered a complex network that used both advanced server hacking and in-theatre cam-cording, with all transactions routed exclusively through cryptocurrency. The arrested individuals are linked to the illegal release of sever ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 (ANI): Megastar Chiranjeevi was all praise for the actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's latest film 'OG' on Tuesday. Taking to his X handle, Chiranjeevi described his experience of watching the movie, saying that the film was on par with "Hollywood standards." Written and directed by Sujeeth, the film also starred Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan and Arjun Das in prominent roles. The megastar watched the film with his family, which also included his son Ram Charan. The actor called the film a "brilliant gangster film." "Watched #TheyCallHimOG with my who ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Actor Sunil Lahri, known for his portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV serial "Ramayan", says he hopes that Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana" turns out to be a landmark film and present the mythological epic in the most appropriate manner. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari of "Dangal" fame, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lord Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recent teaser of the film sparked a debate with some praising the scale while many criticising the special effects. "I liked and disliked certain things in the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Today, OPPO India sets the vibe - and the countdown - for its Reno14 Series launch on 3rd July with its newest brand film under the 'Live the Aawara Life' campaign. After Ranbir Kapoor teased fans by name-dropping his "Aawara Gang" - Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khatter and Pooja Hegde - OPPO India has now unveiled the full story, and it's a joyride of spontaneity, friendship, and rediscovery. Rooted in Reno's philosophy of living in the moment, the campaign positions the Reno14 Series as the ultimate travel companion - capturing fleeting experiences and turning them into unforgettab ...Read More >
Chennai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) If sources in the industry are to be believed, megastar Chiranjeevi's much-anticipated socio-fantasy entertainer 'Vishwambhara' will feature an unprecedented number of VFX shots, raising the bar for Indian cinema and promising an immersive cinematic experience like never before. Sources claim that the film, which is currently in its final stages of post-production, will be a visual extravaganza. Top-tier VFX studios from Tollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood are powering the film's post-production work. Sources claim these teams are working with meticulous atte ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on Friday, took to social media to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at her intense preparation for the action-packed scenes in her film "Heads of State." From rigorous training sessions to stunt rehearsals, the actress shared glimpses of the hard work that went into bringing her powerful role to life. Taking to Instagram, the 'Baywatch' actress posted a video where she is seen performing action stunts and captioned it, "Don't try this at home...unless you have @neeshnation #HeadsOfState streaming now on @primevideo." The clip opens wit ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Bhanushali Studios Limited, led by Vinod Bhanushali, is set to creatively collaborate with director Michael Bay for a film, who is known for helming movies like 'Bad Boys', 'Armageddon', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Transformers' franchise and others. Taking to their X handle, Bhanushali Studios announced the onboarding of director Michael Bay for a film helmed by Anthony D'Souza. In addition to the Hollywood filmmaker, AR Rahman has joined the project to compose the film's music. Bhanushali Studios wrote, "Bhanushali Studios Limited, led by Vinod Bhanush ...Read More >
Mumbai, 17 (PTI) Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", the much-acclaimed drama about two rural friends and their aspirations, has been shortedlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars alongside 14 other films. Producer Karan Johar said he was over the moon with the journey that "Homebound", which first premiered in the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes in May, has had. "Homebound" will vie for an Oscar nomination alongside Argentina's "Belén", Brazil's "The Secret Agent", French drama "It Was Just an Accident", Germany's "Sound of Falling" and Iraq's "The President's Cake". ...Read More >
The Bombay High Court (HC) recently ruled that booking movie tickets online is a matter of consumer choice, and any restriction against charging a convenience fee for such services violates the "legitimate rights" of theatre owners. The Court added, "If business owners are not permitted to determine the various facets of their business (in accordance with law), economic activity would come to a grinding halt." The verdict came as a major relief for cinema operator PVR and BookMyShow's parent company, Bigtree Entertainment, which had originally approached the judiciary in 2014 and 2013, respec ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor, along with filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, recently travelled to Los Angeles to unveil the first glimpse of 'Ramayana' at an exclusive screening for an international audience. The teaser has sparked quite a buzz online, with viewers praising its grand scale and Ranbir's divine look as Lord Rama. After catching the first glimpse, several attendees took to social media to share their reactions. "2 seconds of Ranbir Kapoor as Bhagwan Ram and the theatre reaction was epic," wrote a social media user. Another mentioned, "Really looking forward to this ...Read More >
Mangaluru, Sep 12 (PTI) Mangaluru International Airport on Friday unveiled a 10.25-foot granite statue of a Yakshagana performer at its departure area, adding a new cultural landmark to its premises. The installation is part of the airport's ongoing initiative to showcase the heritage of coastal Karnataka. Mounted on a three-foot pedestal, the four-tonne statue depicts a youthful Yakshagana performer with a serene expression, paying tribute to the region's centuries-old folk theatre tradition, known for its elaborate costumes, rhythmic dance, and mythological storytelling. The sculpture was ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hindi film star Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Lord Rama from producer Namit Malhotra's "Ramayana", one of the most ambitious cinematic events in the history of Indian cinema, was unveiled Thursday. The makers released a two-minute-38-second teaser titled 'Rama' on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, offering audiences their first glimpse into Lord Rama's world, from the battlefields to the grand palaces and dense forests, with Kapoor donning royal robes adorned with heavy gold jewellery as the king and warrior of Ayodhya. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, best known for Dangal and Chhichhore, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has applauded Payal Kapadia after her acclaimed film "All We Imagine As Light" was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. The Malayalam-Hindi film, which marks Kapadia's feature directorial debut, is nominated for Best Motion Picture Non-English Language and the Best Direction - Motion Picture at the upcoming awards. Bhatt shared a video clip of Hollywood star Mindy Kaling announcing "All We Imagine..." as one of the nominees in the Best Direction - Motion Picture category. "History is yours! @payalkapadiafilm @allweimagineaslightfilm," she ...Read More >