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Hyderabad: The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 12 to May 23, 2026, bringing together filmmakers from around the world. This year's lineup focuses strongly on director-driven films, with a mix of well-known auteurs and emerging voices. Festival director Thierry Fremaux said more than 2,400 films from 141 countries were submitted, showing the growing global reach of the festival. South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will serve as jury president for the main comp ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9: Tips Films Limited ('Tips Films'), one of India's leading film production houses, has announced its strategic re-entry into the film distribution business. The company will debut its distribution operations with its upcoming in-house production, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' Also Read | 'This Election Is for Dignity and Honour of Women': PM Narendra Modi Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, and ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April. The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a co ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's online shopping spree is about to go from impressive to unstoppable because when 150 million new digital shoppers join the party and Gen Z starts calling the shots, even the most ambitious targets start looking modest. According to the new Google and Deloitte report titled The $250 Billion Commerce Frontier, India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple from $90 billion today to $250 billion by 2030. This explosive growth will be driven by four key forces Inspired, Inte ...Read More >
GCPL introduces 'Machar Hai, Mehman Nahi', a film urging Indian households to view mosquitoes not as harmless visitors but as health threats. The campaign highlights how neglected habits contribute to mosquito breeding, urging preventive measures and cultural change to combat diseases like Dengue and Malaria. Mosquito-borne diseases continue to be a significant public health challenge in India. Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has undertaken a unique initiative titled 'Machar Hai, Mehman ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The domestic e-commerce market is expected to grow by more than 150 per cent within four years, driven by the addition of 150 million new digital shoppers and a doubling of per capita spending, according to a new report. According to the joint report by Google and Deloitte, the online business market is undergoing a major transformation and projected to grow to $250 billion by 2030 from about $90 billion at present -- a 177 per cent jump. The report also hig ...Read More >
Sohum Shah's Tumbbad 2 goes on floors as makers share muhurat ceremony pictures, marking the start of the much-awaited sequel's shoot. Sohum Shah's Tumbbad 2 is one of the most eagerly awaited projects, with fans awaiting updates, and it seems we have some happy news for them. The moment we have been waiting for has finally arrived, as the movie has gone on floors, with pictures from the muhurat shot being circulated on social media. The makers of the film took to their social media accounts t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about his experience during the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, revealing how a tense visit to a Mumbai police station unexpectedly turned into a heartwarming fan interaction. In his latest YouTube special titled 'Still Alive', Raina reflected on the controversy and the investigation that followed, sharing behind-the-scenes details with his signature humour. The show, which has already garnered over 5.3 million views, blends candid storytelling with ...Read More >
Comedian Samay Raina has officially announced his comeback with a new comedy special titled Still Alive, marking his return to the spotlight more than a year after the controversy surrounding his YouTube show India's Got Latent. The announcement comes after a turbulent phase in 2025, when Raina found himself at the centre of widespread backlash linked to remarks made by Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of the show. The incident quickly escalated into a national controversy, prompting Raina ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple to USD 250 billion by 2030, up from the current USD 90 billion, driven by a surge in Gen Z shoppers, the rapid expansion of quick commerce, and artificial intelligence, according to a joint report by Google and Deloitte released on Tuesday. The report, titled 'The USD 250 Billion Commerce Frontier', states that the Indian digital economy will see the entry of 150 million new shoppers by the end of the decade. A mass ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', has spoken up on the importance of telling a love story in times of crisis, and how it could restore the faith of mankind in good. In 'Main Vapas Aaunga', Imtiaz Ali touches upon the themes of separation, the Partition of India, and the pain that followed. Imtiaz spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and said that this is the perfect time to tell st ...Read More >
Taking to social media, Aditya Dhar wrote, "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker." As Panicker and Dhar have worked together for a long time now, the Dhurandhar director lauded him for his skills. "Some relationships in filmmaking aren't built on a single film, they're built over years of trust, instinct, and standing by each other when it matters the most. Shiv has been that for me and much more. He is not just my editor. He is my closest friend, my brother, my confidant, the kind of person whose loya ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Adarsh Gaurav, who was last seen onscreen in the survival thriller "Tu Yaa Main", is gearing up to make music a stronger part of his creative journey this year. He says this phase is not just about making music but also about rediscovering a part of himself. Adarsh is now focusing on writing and releasing more music over the coming months, while also exploring collaborations with a diverse set of singers and producers. "Music has always been a very person ...Read More >
* Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's 2009 film Dev.Dis will be re-released by PVR INOX on April 24 * The film is a modern adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novel Devdas * Dev.Dis stars Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, and Kalki Koechlin, set in contemporary Punjab and Delhi Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's cult classic Dev.D is set to return to the big screen as PVR INOX on Saturday announced a re-release of the 2009 film, a mo ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year. The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour. Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India's Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan has spoken about the intense comparisons he faced with Ranbir Kapoor early in his career, saying he never believed in cinema as a competitive space. Speaking during a talk show interaction, the actor reflected on how the industry often positioned his contemporaries as rivals, especially when he and Ranbir Kapoor debuted around the same time and were considered Bollywood's 'next big stars'. Imran Khan said he was consciously distancing himself from the idea of competiti ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana,' actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the film's VFX and visual style. The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer received praise for its scale and music; however, it also drew criticism from some viewers over its visual effects. As the debate continued on social media, Hrithik addressed the conversation through a detailed note. Refl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 04: realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth on Saturday announced the official launch of the realme 16 5G, a device crafted for a new generation of young users who express themselves through creativity, portrait photography, and everyday visual storytelling. With its AI-driven dual 50MP portrait cameras, breakthrough selfie innovations, and an ultra-light 7000mAh battery, the realme 16 5G redefines what a mid-range smartphone can offer. With its advanced Dua ...Read More >
New Delhi: An extremely shocking incident has come to light from Delhi, where a 18-year-old boy murdered a man and then posted a video on Instagram, excitedly bragging about having taken someone's life. The video of his shameless confession, where he shows no remorse for his actions, has gone viral on social media. The accused, identified as Karan Kumar, is said to have stabbed a 20-year-old man named Nitesh multiple times following a quarrel in Shalimar Bagh police station area, North West Del ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's cult classic "Dev.D" is set to return to the big screen as PVR INOX on Saturday announced a re-release of the 2009 film, a modern-day adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 Bengali novel "Devdas". The film will be re-released by PVR INOX, in association with Star Studio18, on April 24, a press release said. Set in modern-day Punjab and Delhi, the film featured Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill and Kalki Koechlin in lead roles. It was written by ...Read More >
All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here Finding the best PR agency out there is harder than it sounds. You have a lot of options, and most of them promise the same things. You need exposure, press coverage and brand growth from your PR agency, but how do you actually know which one is right for you? Why Most PR Agencies Fall Short? Traditional PR firms are expensive. You will have to sp ...Read More >
New Delhi : The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 came to a resounding close on March 31, capping off days of cinematic celebration with a finale that was as expansive as it was electric. Marking a landmark inaugural edition, IFFD 2026 set the tone for Delhi's emergence as a global film and cultural destination. The festival opened with Sirât, Olivier Laxe's Academy Award-nominated Spanish film, setting a strong international tone, and from early morning screenings to late-night ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The much-awaited teaser of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, was finally unveiled on April 2, 2026, during grand events across India. Despite its staggering Rs. 4000 crore budget, the initial response from fans and social media has been mixed. While some fans appreciated the scale and ambition, many others felt the teaser lacked emotional depth. Several viewers described Ranbir Kapoor's look as "average" and said it did not capture the divin ...Read More >
Chennai, April 3: Well known brand Amazon has now issued a public notice in which it has strongly put across the point that it is the sole and exclusive holder of all digital rights of actor Mohanlal's eagerly awaited film 'Drishyam 3' and that any entity dealing with the film or its digital rights in contravention of Amazon's exclusivity would be doing so at its own risk. In a statement, Amazon Seller Services Private Limited said, "Notice is hereby given that Amazon Seller Services Private Li ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): On the occasion of Ajay Devgn's birthday, his company Lens Vault Studios launched its AI short film 'Happy Birthday Joshi'. Directed by Anshul Kumar Sharma and produced by Ajay Devgn and Danish Devgn, Happy Birthday Joshi is inspired by true events. The film follows a small-town computer prodigy in Mumbai who turns a deeply personal disappointment into a bold digital act that forces the world to remember his name, read a press note. Also Read | Prab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2: Double Tap Films, India's first data-backed microdrama studio, announces its formal launch, marking a new chapter in the country's short-form entertainment landscape. Built at the intersection of indigenous IP and mobile-first consumption, Double Tap Films produces complete, vertical-first dramatic narratives powered by real audience intelligence from Pratilipi, the country's largest Indian language storytelling platform. Also Read | Deloitte Upskilling Strategy: Fir ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) Actor-comedian-filmmaker Vir Das has found his next directorial venture -- the found-footage horror film 'Baara Number', set to go on floors in June. Das, who made his directorial debut earlier this year with the spy comedy "Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos", will once again collaborate with co-director Kavi Shastri on the project, a press release said. "Baara Number" is positioned as a found-footage horror narrative that aims to go beyond conventional genre tropes, weaving ps ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): On the occasion of Ajay Devgn's birthday, his company Lens Vault Studios launched its AI short film 'Happy Birthday Joshi'. Directed by Anshul Kumar Sharma and produced by Ajay Devgn and Danish Devgn, Happy Birthday Joshi is inspired by true events. The film follows a small-town computer prodigy in Mumbai who turns a deeply personal disappointment into a bold digital act that forces the world to remember his name, read a press note. Commenting on th ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has never been just about the cricket; it is a high-octane blend of entertainment, brand endorsements, and digital storytelling. However, for popular sports presenter and actor Sahiba Bali, the spotlight has recently turned from the pitch to a growing storm of online criticism. Known for her infectious energy and deep connection with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) fanbase, Bali has found herself at the centre of a cancel culture wave that highlights the volat ...Read More >
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