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Micro-dramas are a big hit with TV writers, tooExperienced television writers are flocking to India's micro-drama sector. This new avenue offers higher content volumes and faster payment...- South Indian cinema dominates OTT race, accounts for 60% of hit film acquisitions in 2025South Indian cinema is increasingly dominating the streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60% of theatrically successful films acquired...
- Streaming platforms double down on South Indian hitsSouth Indian cinema is increasingly dominating the streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60% of theatrically successful films acquired...
- When survival is at stake, Bollywood production houses turn to distributionBollywood production houses are increasingly entering the film distribution space over the past two years as a structural shift driven by r...
- Nervous industry opts for take two, Box Office faces squeezeIndian cinema anticipates a slowdown in box office earnings for 2026. Major film releases are being pushed back, creating a content gap. Th...
- Film makers discover a good controversy can be best for box office successFilms designed to provoke polarizing social media debates are proving to be an effective post-release marketing strategy. By tapping into u...
- South cinema shift: Content-driven films outperform big starsSmall-budget southern films are outperforming big-star movies. These productions, made for under ₹10 crore, are delivering impressive retur...
- Producers find 8K reasons to restore old movies and rake it inIndian cinema is embracing 8k scanning and restoration. This move preserves classic films from decay and unlocks new revenue streams. Direc...
- Dhurandhar franchise re-writes film template as makers revise, review upcoming and existing filmsThe Dhurandhar franchise has redefined Hindi cinema. Its massive success highlights the power of a director's vision and authentic storytel...
- Overseas film distributors rework terms to cut risksIndian film distributors overseas are adapting their strategies due to the West Asia war. They are now preferring refundable advances over ...
- Too many extras: Bollywood actors’ entourages now eat up 10–12% of film budgets, sometimes even more than director’s feeFilm producers are grappling with soaring costs for star entourages. These expenses now represent 10-12% of production budgets for big film...
- Dhurandhar 2 pre-sales soar: Can Bollywood’s sequel curse be broken?Bollywood is pinning hopes on Dhurandhar 2 to revive box office fortunes. Early demand suggests the film could break the sequel jinx. With ...
- Serials lose the plot as they make it to the big screenThis September, Excel Entertainment plans to issue the film adaptation of its web series 'Mirzapur, titled Mirzapur: The Movie'. A challeng...
- Viewers chose theatres more to watch Hindi films in 2025Hindi films drew more audiences to cinemas in 2025. Ticket sales for Hindi movies increased, bucking a general decline in all film footfall...
- Film funding deals now come wrapped in fine printFilm studios are now acting more like moneylenders than co-producers. They are imposing tougher terms in film deals. This shift comes as ma...
- Diwali films fail to light up box office: Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat's collections fall 14-25% in first two daysBollywood's Diwali releases, 'Thamma' and 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat', have experienced a significant drop in collections after a promising ...
- Big-budget clash with south films to test Bollywood mettleBollywood's theatrical revival faces a crucial test in the latter half of 2025 as big-budget Hindi films clash with highly anticipated sout...
- From the creator of tariffs: Trump’s film tariff threatens Bollywood’s US runDonald Trump's tariff proposal may impact Indian films. The move could double import costs. It may reduce Indian cinema's presence in the U...
- As heroes falter, producers take up the challenge for BollywoodIn a challenging period for the Hindi film industry, independent producers are rising by collaborating based on their skills. With increasi...
- Bollywood's 2024 woes: Hindi films lose the plot as soaring star salaries, flops hit industry hardBollywood's 2024 box office saw an 18.2% drop. Hindi film collections fell by 25%. Big-budget movies like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaa...
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