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Film cos, streamers go by the book to avoid legal hasslesA new trend is emerging in India's entertainment sector. Writers are now publishing non-fiction stories as books before developing them int...
01 Jan, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Global shows skip India as licensing, censorship and costs limit streaming access for paid subscribersDespite being tech-savvy, Indian users of global streaming platforms frequently encounter roadblocks in accessing hit series and insightful...
06 Nov, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
Streaming platforms focus on 'second screen' to script growthStreaming platforms are increasingly pushing web series writers to adopt a 'second screen content' style, characterized by simplistic story...
10 Jul, 2025, 08.56 AM IST
Ek Tha Tiger? Sikandar is the latest in the series of underwhelming Salman Khan moviesSalman Khan's recent film Sikandar faced disappointing box-office returns, highlighting the audience preference for strong scripts over sta...
03 Apr, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
Hollywood set for a blockbuster 2025 in IndiaHollywood's share of the Indian box office is expected to surpass 20% by 2025, driven by a demand for grand spectacles, regional language d...
06 Jan, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
Flower power in the Hindi heartland: Telugu masala rises as Hindi blockbusters fadeThe rise of Telugu cinema, particularly dubbed versions, in the Hindi heartland is explored. The shift is attributed to multiplexes, changi...
08 Dec, 2024, 11.54 AM IST
AI use comes of age in Hindi film productionGenerative AI is transforming Hindi filmmaking, boosting efficiency and cutting costs. Producers, directors, and writers are increasingly u...
26 Nov, 2024, 10.29 AM IST
Is there a new section of audience which values 'logic' more than 'emotional depth' in today's films?Recent years have seen films either highly successful at the box office or critically acclaimed, often lacking emotional depth. Audiences s...
14 Aug, 2024, 11.43 AM IST
The perception of entertainment changes, short films come of age during the pandemicToday, production houses spend around Rs 2.5-Rs 3 lakh on a short film.
02 Jan, 2021, 01.02 PM IST