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New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, who made it to the top five of IMDb's list of 'Indian Cinema's Most Prolific Headliners' in the last 25 years, said she was often told how to navigate her career path as a woman but she was never afraid to challenge the status quo. The list was topped by Shah Rukh Khan topped the list, with Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan securing the second position, and Deepika Padukone ranking third. "When I began my journey, I was often told how a wom ...Read More >
Hyderabad: IMDb has released a special report titled 25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000-2025). The analysis covered 130 movies, choosing the top five from each year. Shah Rukh Khan leads the list with 20 titles, followed by Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan with 11 each. Deepika Padukone secured the fourth spot with 10 films, placing her ahead of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, and Alia Bhatt. Reacting to the honour, Deepika shared th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In 2023, Indian news industry was taken by surprise when an Odia news channel introduced Lisa, an AI-powered news anchor. Across Asia and Europe, similar AI presenters began reading news bulletins. They were attractive, ageless, and worked round the clock without a salary. Needless to say, their arrival left many human counterparts worried about the future. Fast forward to 2025. At the Zurich Summit, held as part of the Zurich Film Festival, the world was introduced to Tilly Norwood, ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The countdown for one of the highly anticipated Indian movies of the year, Kantara Chapter 1, has started. There is only one day left for the movie to hit the screens, and the anticipation among fans has reached fever pitch. Director-actor Rishab Shetty and the Hombale Films crew are busy with high promotions, and fans can't wait to decode the story that promises to take them back to the era of the Kadamba dynasty. As the buzz grows, writer-actor Anirudh Mahesh, who co-wrote the film ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Cybercrime police have dismantled what they describe as the largest movie piracy network in India, arresting five key members across multiple states. Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said the racket was responsible for leaking hundreds of films online. Anand stated that the Telugu film industry alone lost about Rs 3,700 crore to piracy in 2024, while the wider Indian film industry recorded losses of nearly Rs 22,400 crore in 2023 from pirated content across theatres and OTT pla ...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 seve ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police, on September 29, busted a movie piracy network, arrested five individuals and issued notices to five others for aiding and abetting the illegal operation. The operation followed complaints from the Anti-Video Piracy Cell of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) in June, alleging piracy of films 'Single' and 'HIT: The Third Case' on the very day of release. The arrested suspects have been identified as Ashwani Kumar, 21, from Bihar; Cyril Infant ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director and actor Rishab Shetty's eagerly awaited Kannada language pan-India film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' have now chosen to cancel the pre-release event of the film that was to be held in Chennai on Tuesday. The decision to cancel the event comes in the wake of the terrible stampede that took place at Karur that resulted in the loss of 41 lives. Hombale Films, the production house that is producing the film, took to its X timeline to announce its d ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The nominations for 2025 International Emmy Awards were announced over the weekend and India bagged two nominations this year. Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh bagged his first International Emmy award nomination under the category 'Best Performance By An Actor' while the Netflix India film Amar Singh Chamkila is running in contention for the 'Best TV movie' award. Dosanjh bagged his nomination for the same Hindi film. Directed b ...Read More >
New Delhi: Japanese-British breakdancer Hokuto Konishi, popularly known as Hok or Falcon, has revealed that he is working on the upcoming film starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, directed by Atlee. Sharing photos and videos from the film set in India, Hok expressed his enthusiasm about his first foray into the Indian film industry. Hok took to social media to update his followers, saying, "Well now that the cat is out of the bag, I wanted to do a life update post for my past month working ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prabhas is one of the most popular actors in Tollywood and among the biggest stars in Indian cinema today. His superstardom grew to global heights after the success of Baahubali, which turned him into a household name across India and beyond. With his larger-than-life screen presence and massive fan following, every film of Prabhas is celebrated like a festival by fans. Fans are eagerly waiting for his next film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. The makers have announced that the ...Read More >
The Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe is gearing up for a Thamma-Kedaar event, and joining it would be none other than your very own Stree aka Shraddha Kapoor. This time, you have the chance to attend the event with her. Confused? Let us explain how. On September 26 at 4 p.m., the Bandra (Fort) Amphitheatre will host a grand event by Maddock Films, where Shraddha Kapoor will take the stage alongside Dinesh Vijan to reveal something BIG connected to their upcoming release, Thama. The tickets for th ...Read More >
Pawan Kalyan's OG sets new Day 1 box office collection record for Indian cinema in 2025Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG (also known as OG) hit the theatres on Thursday (September 25) and created havoc at the box office with a massive opening. The buzz around the film was huge, and fans across the country celebrated the release with great enthusiasm. However, one such celebration in Bengaluru has now landed a group of fans in legal trouble. According to PTI report, an FIR has been registered agai ...Read More >
Hyderabad: They Call Him OG (also called OG), starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, is continuing its sensational run at the box office. The gangster action drama, directed by Sujeeth, created a storm on its release day by registering the biggest Indian film opening of 2025. The film hit theatres on September 25 and went past superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie. OG Box Office Collection Day 2 After a record-breaking start, They Call Him OG witnessed a noticeable dip in earnings on Day 2, Friday, ...Read More >
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh recently broke his silence over the massive controversy surrounding his film 'Sardaar Ji 3', which had come under fire for featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan. During his recent concert in Malaysia, Diljit clarified that Sardaar Ji 3 was filmed before the Pahalgam Terror attack, while the match between India and Pakistan was played after the attack. He also said that the Punjabi and the Sikh community could never g ...Read More >
The 71st National Film Awards turned into an evening filled with both prestige and heartwarming moments, as some of the country's finest actors received top honours. Shah Rukh Khan, who won his first-ever National Award for Jawan, was joined by Rani Mukerji, awarded for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, and Vikrant Massey, recognised for 12th Fail. While the awards marked significant milestones in their careers, it was their playful camaraderie backstage that stole hearts. Vikrant Massey On SRK And Ran ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): The teaser for the black comedy thriller 'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli,' which stars Rashika Dugal and Arjun Mathur, is out now. The 39-second teaser, shared on Thursday, offers viewers a glimpse into a story unfolding over the course of a single evening. It's being described as a Hitchcock-style thriller with a sharp dose of dark humour. Also Read | 71st National Film Awards: Vikrant Massey Meets Industrialist Gautam Adani, Calls It an 'Evening to Ch ...Read More >
Mumbai: Telugu actor Nagarjuna has expressed gratitude to the Delhi High Court for offering protection to his personality rights. Nagarjuna, who previously approached the court against the misuse of his identity on the digital platforms, took to his X handle and wrote, "Grateful to the Hon'ble Delhi High Court for protecting my personality rights in today's digital age." He also mentioned his legal team and added, "The vital legal strategy and arguments were led by Senior Counsel Mr. Vaibhav G ...Read More >
Hyderabad: They Call Him OG (or OG), starring Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi, hit theatres on September 25, 2025. Directed by Sujeeth, the action thriller was one of the most awaited films of the year. The film also marks Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi's debut in Telugu cinema. According to early estimates by trade portal Sacnilk, OG collected a massive Rs 90.25 crore net in India on day 1, including paid premieres. This makes it the biggest opening for any Indian film in 2025 so far. Pawan Kaly ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telugu actor Nagarjuna has expressed gratitude to the Delhi High Court for offering protection to his personality rights. Nagarjuna, who previously approached the court against the misuse of his identity on the digital platforms, took to his X handle and wrote, Grateful to the Honble Delhi High Court for protecting my personality rights in today digital age. He also mentioned his legal team and added, The vital legal strategy and arguments were ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telugu actor Nagarjuna has expressed gratitude to the Delhi High Court for offering protection to his personality rights. Nagarjuna, who previously approached the court against the misuse of his identity on the digital platforms, took to his X handle and wrote, "Grateful to the Hon'ble Delhi High Court for protecting my personality rights in today's digital age." He also mentioned his legal team and added, "The vital legal strategy and argument ...Read More >
IMAGE: Vikrant Massey and wife Sheetal Thakur. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sheetal Thakur/Instagram Moments before he received his maiden National Film Award for Best Actor, Vikrant Massey said his focus was on following the protocol and get a good picture with President Droupadi Murmu, one that he could hang in his home. At the 71st National Film Awards ceremony, Massey was recognised for his performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail, which won the Best Film Award at the ceremony. For Mass ...Read More >
The prestigious National Film Awards 2025 was hosted where the Indian film industry came together to celebrate cinematic excellence. The evening recognised outstanding performances in films released in 2023, honouring legends and emerging talents. Among the highlights was the presence of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, versatile actor Vikrant Massey and the iconic Rani Mukerji, who all won in the Best Actor category. However, one of the most heartwarming moments of the evening came from a young artis ...Read More >
Homebound to release on September 26. (Photo: Instagram) New Delhi: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound for release only after 11 modifications, including trimming 77 seconds of footage and altering a cricket match scene by 32 seconds. The Dharma Productions venture, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, is set to release on September 26. Adding to its spotlight, the film has also been chosen as India's official entry to th ...Read More >
The internet and the fans are going gaga over OG which is all set to hit the theaters on September 25th. The internet and the fans are going gaga over OG which is all set to hit the theaters on September 25th. A lot of people are talking about the long-awaited collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and director Sujeeth, They Call Him OG. But after a problem with the trailer, fans had mixed feelings about the movie's pre-release event that happened on Sunday night. The excitement reached its clima ...Read More >
The 71st National Film Awards became a night of milestones, nostalgia, and celebration for Indian cinema. Among the most memorable highlights was Rani Mukerji's long-awaited recognition, as she bagged her first National Award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Draped in an elegant saree, Rani was seated in the front row next to Shah Rukh Khan, her long-time co-star with whom she has delivered some of Hindi cinema's most loved films. The sight of the two together immediately caught the cameras and s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: When Baahubali hit the screens in 2015, it created a wave like never before. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the film became a true pan-India blockbuster. It not only broke language barriers but also changed the way Indian cinema was seen worldwide. Baahubali: The Beginning collected over Rs. 650 crore, and its sequel went on to create history with record-breaking collections. The film's scale, visuals, and storytelling placed it in a league of its own. Making Baahubali was no small tas ...Read More >
Fawad Khan is finally returning to Indian screens. His much-talked-about film Abir Gulaal, co-starring Vaani Kapoor, has now locked its India release date, September 26. The film, directed by Aarti S Bagdi, was already rolled out globally on September 12. But the makers, Indian Stories Limited (UK), have now decided to bring it to Indian theatres with a solo release slot. "Abir Gulaal (Aabeer Gulaal) has released today, that is, September 12, across the globe. The team of Indian Stories Limite ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): The critically acclaimed film 'Homebound', which stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, is finally set to release in theatres in India. After garnering fame at international film festivals like Cannes 2025 and the Toronto International Film Festival, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is set to hit the theatres in India on September 26, 2025. Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions, 'Homebound' also stars Janhvi Kapoor in ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Brahmanandam, the most popular comedian in Tollywood film industry and a Guinness World Record holder for appearing in the highest number of films as a comedian, has carved one of the most impactful careers in Indian cinema. With over a thousand films and four decades of unmatched comic timing, he remains the undisputed king of comedy. During the launch of his autobiography Me in English and Hindi at the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia, Delhi, Brahmanandam finally addressed ...Read More >
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