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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 >
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 >
An advertisement promoting a community event about dementia in B.C. shows a Punjabi word that roughly translates into English as "mishap" or "accident," rather than the relatively neutral and intended word, "event." Another line in the same ad, referring to stigma, uses a Punjabi word that roughly translates to a "black spot on a person's name" -- something akin to disgrace. These are some of the mistranslations that Jessie Kaur Lehail and Reetinder Kaur, co-developers of the Punjabi Translati ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police on Monday registered a murder case in the death of a Jadavpur University student whose body was found in a pond inside the university campus on Thursday night. Parents of the victim met the Kolkata Police commissioner on Monday morning and later lodged a complaint at the Jadavpur police station. "My daughter may have been pushed into the pond by her friends despite knowing that she didn't know how to swim. Police should question everyone and check the call details o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress-singer Saba Azad, who has smoothly moved from Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge to Songs of Paradise, Rocket Boys and Bandar, said that versatility in her career has been more of a natural progression than a forced plan. From Rocket Boys to Bandar, she has tackled drastically different genres and eras. Asked if versatility is a conscious choice in her career, or something that's naturally unfolded, Saba told IANS: "I've tried to do projects that excite me and I'm ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Tamil film Madharaasi has created major buzz at the box office in its debut weekend - the Indian film ranked among top global scorers for the weekend ending September 7, according to Comscore. Directed by AR Murugadoss, Madharaasi earned $7.2 million at the ticket windows since its release on September 5, and is the ninth top-scoring film worldwide this weekend. The much-hyped Bollywood release - Baaghi 4 - scored jus ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Travellers departing from Mangaluru International Airport will now be greeted by a striking 10.25-foot granite statue of Yakshagana, unveiled on Friday. The installation is the latest addition to the airport's efforts to highlight Karnataka's folk traditions. Perched on a three-foot pedestal and weighing nearly four tonnes, the statue captures a serene expression of a Yakshagana performer, symbolising the grandeur of the coastal theatre art. The work was executed by Himanshu Kumar, ...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, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Pratik Gandhi and his better half Bhamini Oza are riding high on success as their latest show, "Gandhi" by Hansal Mehta, received a standing ovation after its premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Sharing two beautiful couple photographs of himself with his wife from the prestigious film festival, the 'Scam 1992 ' actor reflected on their 19-year-long journey together, saying, "It began like a scene written by fate itself. A boy b ...Read More >
Kolkata: The body of a third-year female student of Jadavpur University (JU) was found in a pond inside the campus late on Thursday night. The victim, Anamika Mondal, 21, was a student of BA English (honours) in the university and police said that her body was found in a pond near the union room of the Arts faculty close to Gate 4 of the university campus at around 10 pm on Thursday. "The victim's unconscious body was found in a pond inside the campus. She was rushed to the KPC Medical College ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
Kolkata: Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Bengal Files' was released in theatres across the country on September 5, except in West Bengal. Expressing his frustration over the film not being screened in theatres in Bengal, the director took to social media to allege that political pressure and threats were the reason behind the "unofficial ban." "I know that pain has touched their souls. It's your film now. #TheBengalFiles is in cinemas now. (except WEST BENGAL & Pakistan)," the director posted on his X ...Read More >
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 ...Read More >
The image was shared on Instagram. New Delhi: Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan is hinting at the final chapter of his celebrated career. The director, who is currently in Kochi shooting his big-budget Hindi film Haiwaan, revealed that he plans to retire from the industry after completing his 100th film. He also confirmed that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will make a special cameo appearance in Haiwaan. What's Happening * Haiwaan brings together Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sunita Ahuja, wife of actor Govinda, recently spoke about their son Yashvardhan Ahuja's much-anticipated Bollywood debut. While fans eagerly await an update on his first film, Sunita claimed that the project he is working on is "even better than Saiyaara." In an interview with Eat Travel Repeat, Sunita responded to a social media comment where a fan wrote, "Yashvardhan itna handsome hai. Saiyaara mein usse hi hona chahiye tha." (Yashvardhan is so handsome, he should have been in Saiy ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) When Salim-Javed envisioned "Sholay", the character to first take shape was that of a dreaded dacoit. Little did they imagine that the role played by a newcomer in an otherwise star-studded film would create cinema history. Gabbar Singh was unlike any antagonist audiences had seen before, portrayed to the T by Amjad Khan in his first major role in the industry -- a sadistic, unpredictable and merciless outlaw who killed without hesitation, mocked fear, and treated cruelt ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
Hyderabad: It wasn't just die-hard fans who made a beeline for theatres on the opening day of the highly anticipated movie Coolie. Several prominent Tamil film celebrities, including actors Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, and Priyanka Mohan, joined the crowd to watch filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj's much-anticipated Rajinikanth-starrer on its first day, first show. In Chennai, Rohini Silver Screens, also known as "Fans Fort Rohini" for its history of hosting electrifying star-studded screenings, was at f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant gove ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 13: To explore collaborations and new opportunities for his acclaimed theatre group, Natrang, Padma Shri awardee Balwant Thakur today embarked on a tour of England and met with several leading figures from the UK's theatre world, including the heads of some of the most prestigious institutions and companies. Among these, the highlight was his meeting with Chris Sudworth, Creative Director of the iconic Hippodrome Theatre Complex. Spread across major UK cities including London and Bi ...Read More >
Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 8 (ANI): After facing multiple hurdles, including censorship delays, the film Udaipur Files was finally released across India on Friday. The film stars Vijay Raaz and is based on the real-life murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur in 2022, which shocked the entire country. The film release has been closely followed by Kanhaiya Lal family, who have been vocal about their support for the project. His son, Yash Sahu, while speaking to ANI, opened up about w ...Read More >
Criticism has largely stemmed from the Tamil nationalist group Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), which has taken strong exception to certain elements in Kingdom. The makers of Vijay Deverakonda's recently released movie have issued an apology to the people of Tamil Nadu. This comes at a time when the film has triggered widespread protests in Tamil Nadu, with several groups accusing it of misrepresenting Tamil identity and hurting religious sentiments. Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, premiered g ...Read More >
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Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has said that the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) should not release financial aid solely on the basis of a filmmaker's gender. Speaking at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, he emphasised the need for proper training and accountability in the use of public funds. KSFDC launched Cinema for Women Directors in 2019-20 to increase the presence of women in leadership roles in the f ...Read More >
Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas tragically passed away at the age of 51 in a hotel room in Chottanikkara, as confirmed by Kochi police. Known for his comical roles in films like 'Hitler Brothers' and 'Detective Ujjwalan,' Navas's death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and fans, including Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Popular Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas has passed away at the age of 51. He was found dead in a hotel roo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the fes ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has been in the industry for close to 35 years, is set to receive his first National Award for his work in his action film 'Jawan'. On Friday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting took to their X, formerly Twitter, and shared the news. Vikrant Massey was feted with the honour for this work in the surprise hit, '12th Fail'. SRK started his journey as a theatre actor, and over the period of time worked in television when the medium was maki ...Read More >
Muthuvel Karunanidhi Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, has died in Chennai at the age of 77. He ventured into Tamil cinema in the 1970s, aiming to rival MGR, but his acting career didn't flourish. After a period of strained relations and a move to AIADMK, he reconciled with his father in 2009. MK Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, passed away in Chennai on Friday, reported TOI. He was 77. Muthu, who entered Tamil cin ...Read More >
Reliance Foundation ESA supports underprivileged children The interactive exhibition invites children aged 4 to 12 years old to discover the magic of light, shadow, and colour through playful, hands-on exploration. On July 18, to mark the opening, 100 children from disadvantaged backgrounds were invited to enjoy a fun-filled experience at the Light Atelier exhibition, supported by Reliance Foundation's Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative. Guided by Reliance's 'We Care' philosophy, E ...Read More >
Chennai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) M. K. Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi, passed away on Saturday morning due to age-related ailments. He was 77. Muthu, who had been unwell for the past several days, breathed his last around 8 a.m. at his residence in Chennai. He was the elder brother of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Following the demise, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) cancelled all official events scheduled for the day. His body w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, ...Read More >
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