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"Boong" claimed the Best Children's and Family Film prize at the 2026 BAFTA awards on February 22 in London, beating Disney's Zootopia 2 and others. On winning the award, Modi, on his official X account, stated that, "Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation." Chief minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand extended his heartiest congratulation to Lakshmipriya ...Read More >

Hyderabad: The countdown has started for Bison, which is one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of the year, directed by Mari Selvaraj and featuring Dhruv Vikram in the lead role. The film will hit the silver screens on October 17, right before the Diwali festival, and the initial reactions indicate that the film could prove to be a milestone for both Dhruv Vikram and Mari Selvaraj. The buzz surrounding Bison reached a fever pitch after filmmaker Ram, who served as Mari Selvaraj's mentor in ...Read More >

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Actor-director Basil Joseph, who is known for films like Falimy and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, has ventured into production by launching his own production house named Basil Joseph Entertainment. Beginning his film career as an assistant director of Vineeth Sreenivasan in the 2013 film 'Thira'. has gained fame with his roles in films like Varshangalkku Shesham, Maranamass, joji and directorials including Minnal Murali. He has directed three films till date, Kunjiramayanam, Godh ...Read More >

Mumbai, July 20: Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Don", passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai, his wife said. He was 86. Barot was battling 'Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis' (IPF-fibrosis of lungs) for the past 11 years and had been receiving treatment at the Guru Nanak Hospital, as per his family. "Chandra passed away at the Guru Nanak Hospital this morning at 6.30 due to cardiac arrest caused by a chest infection. H ...Read More >

Mumbai, Jul 20 (PTI) Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Don", passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai, his wife said. He was 86. Barot was battling 'Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis' (IPF-fibrosis of lungs) for the past 11 years and had been receiving treatment at the Guru Nanak Hospital, as per his family. "Chandra passed away at the Guru Nanak Hospital this morning at 6.30 due to cardiac arrest caused by a chest infect ...Read More >

Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 8 (ANI): Actor Soubin Shahir was arrested in Kochi, allegedly in a financial fraud case related to the film 'Manjummel Boys'. The court had granted anticipatory bail, and he will be released after recording his arrest, as per the Kochi police. The police had registered a case against Soubin Shahir, an actor-producer, and Shawn Antony, a producer, on a complaint by Siraj Valiathara Hameed that they had not paid him the share of the profit made from the movie, despite ...Read More >

Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) They have grown up on stories of their grandfather, the fabled Guru Dutt, carry his name with pride and say the best tribute to him would be to work on films that connect with people. Karuna and Gouri, daughters of Guru Dutt's son Arun, are both in the film industry and have worked with several filmmakers as assistant directors. As grandchildren of the legendary Guru Dutt and Geeta Dutt, one an actor-filmmaker and the other a singer, the sisters say they don't introduce them ...Read More >
On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.On the second anniversary of 'Mardaani 2', Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 13 (PTI) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is officially returning as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third chapter of "Mardaani" franchise, Yash Raj Film announced on Friday. The banner announced "Mardaani 3" on social media, revealing that the threequel will be directed by Abhiraj Minawala, known for working as an assistant director of YRF movies like "Tiger 3", "Sultan" and "Gunday". The film will be produced by YRF boss Aditya Chopra and release in theatres in 2026. "The wait i ...Read More >
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