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"Last Days" opens with a montage of media coverage of a Christian missionary named John Allen Chau. We quickly learn how his story ends. He was killed in 2018, at 26, while attempting to bring his faith to the people of the remote North Sentinel Island, in the Bay of Bengal, miles from India's coast. One commentator in the audio portion of the montage is blunt: "He wasn't a martyr, he was an idiot." The movie is a fictionalized account of Chau's life, directed by Justin Lin, whose 2002 film "Bet
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 >
Karan Johar has launched the brand new reality series Pitch To Get Rich and it has got all the attention from fashion enthusiasts. The show series created by the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) and Dharmatic Entertainment, aims to support the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs and convert their creativity into serious business. The fashion entrepreneur reality series not only gives a platform to those new in the fashion industry but also a chance to secure a huge investment pool. Pitch to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound', which was recently chosen as India's contender for the Oscars 2026, is now all set to open the upcoming edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival. The 14th edition will open with Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa-starrer 'Homebound' and close with Anuparna Roy's Venice prizewinner 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', as per Variety. Also Read | 'There Used To Be Gatherings at Home': Rajat Bedi Recounts Legendary Bollywood Open Lunches at Father Narendra Bedi's Office and Praises Co-Star Raghav Juy ...Read More >
S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus starring Mahesh Babu has been officially titled 'Varanasi,' with the actor playing Rudhra. The film's title teaser hints at a grand, multi-era, spiritual adventure, and will introduce Premium Large Scale Format Filmed for IMAX technology to Indian cinema. The makers of ace filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's highly anticipated magnum opus, starring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, officially unveiled the film's title 'Varanasi' on Saturday. They also confirmed that Mahesh Babu ...Read More >
Celebrated as one of India's leading platforms for independent cinema, DIFF 2025 will open with filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The film will be representing India at the Oscars 2026. The festival will feature a global lineup, including Australian films "Lesbian Space Princess" and "The Wolves Always Come at Night", the latter being Australia's entry for the Academy Awards. Other highlights include Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's "Sa ...Read More >
Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran will be playing the main villain in SS Rajamouli's epic, 'Varanasi', as Kumbha. He will lock horns with Mahesh Babu in the globetrotter film and for the part, the actor has been working tirelessly. Recently he shared that he has finished his part of the shoot for the schedule.Prithviraj Sukumaran took to his Instagram handle to share that he has completed a part of the film and is rewarding himself with a well-deserved treat. He shared a picture of his mea ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The second schedule of Naga Chaitanya's upcoming film, tentatively titled NC24, has officially commenced in Hyderabad. Helmed by Virupaksha fame director Karthik Dandu, the film is touted to be a mythological thriller. The makers announced the beginning of this month-long schedule across three major locations in Hyderabad with the release of a new poster. The film, which is currently in production, is being bankrolled by BVSN Prasad and Sukumar under the banners Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra LLP and Sukumar Writings, with Bapineedu presenting. According to the team, NC24 is the bigg ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) 'Jatadhara' producer Prerna Arora reflected on comparisons with Hollywood VFX. She revealed that the USP of her film lies in its emotion and storytelling. Speaking exclusively with IANS, Prerna was asked, "With the Indian audience exposed to international cinema, there is a lot of comparison with Hollywood VFX. How challenging is the VFX work of Jatadhaara? What is the USP of it?" To this, she replied that as a producer, filmmaker, and creative person, she believes that VFX is a tool that allows a film to bring imagination and storytelling to life. "In Hollyw ...Read More >
With an eye on the upcoming Tamil Nadu election, Chief Minister MK Stalin has sharpened his attack on the centre over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026, writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urging its immediate withdrawal. In a letter dated April 3, Stalin flagged "serious concerns" over the new law, warning that it could disproportionately affect minority-run charitable institutions and trigger unrest among sections of the Christian community, a politically ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India (AP) -- Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like "RRR" and "Baahubali" that redefined Indian cinema's scale and caught Hollywood's attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film -- and its title -- at an event Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where thousands of his cheering fans thronged to catch a first glimpse. While details about the plot of the film "Varanasi" -- previously code-named "G ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has been named among the 2025 inductees for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's selection panel, placing her alongside a diverse list of international stars who will receive their own star on the iconic Hollywood Boulevard. While Deepika's recognition has rightly sparked celebrations across India, many have mistakenly credited her as the first Indian to receive this honour. However, the truth is far more fascinating - and nearly forgotten. The first Indian-origin actor to ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like "RRR" and "Baahubali" that redefined Indian cinema's scale and caught Hollywood's attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film -- and its title -- at an event Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where thousands of his cheering fans thronged to catch a first glimpse. Recommended Videos While details about the plot of the film "Varanasi" -- previously code-n ...Read More >