Top actresses rejected him, labelled as a B-grade star. He was told he could never become a hero. How a St. Xavier's College educated model-actress helped rewrite the superstar's destinyMithun Chakraborty faced several rejections and doubts early in his Bollywood career, with many actresses unwilling to work with him. His s...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Drishyam 3 box office collection day 1: Mohanlal's Malayalam thriller opens on a strong note, mints Rs 43 crore worldwideDrishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, has opened strongly at the box office. Despite mixed reviews, the film saw an impressive turnout, especially...
22 May, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Telangana theatre dispute exposes stress in single-screen economicsSingle-screen theatre owners in Telangana face financial crisis. They propose a revenue-sharing model to distributors. This comes amid weak...
18 May, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Kevin Costner: 'Being a celebrity is probably the closest to…'—Inspiring quotes by the Yellowstone starQuote of the Day: Kevin Costner recently shared his take on the ups and downs of fame, drawing a clever parallel between being a star and t...
11 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
The Dark Knight’s most iconic line was improvised and Christopher Nolan still thinks about itA famous line from The Dark Knight, 'You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain,' was actually written b...
08 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Trisha Krishnan Net Worth: Thalapathy Vijay's co-star owns Rs 10 crore Chennai home, luxury Mercedes–BMW–Range Rover fleetSouth Indian actress Trisha Krishnan boasts a net worth of approximately Rs 85 crore, earning significant income from films and brand endor...
05 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
May the fourth be with Bengal, Tamil N, and new choicesAssembly polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu delivered surprising verdicts. In West Bengal, voters ended the status quo, bringing change. T...
04 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
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...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
From protest to politics: How Tamil Nadu’s melthundu became an identity markerA simple shoulder cloth, the melthundu, has a rich history in Tamil Nadu. It began as a gesture of respect, was later used to challenge cas...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
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...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Are South Indian films really the game changer they've been made out to be?Recent failures of high-budget southern films in the Hindi market challenge the perception of their dominance. Producers are now questionin...
06 Feb, 2025, 09.18 AM IST
#25 For 2025: Can we have unique content for everyone, everywhere, all at once?Audiences will shape the future of entertainment by choosing how to consume content with new technology and flexible viewing options. Despi...
31 Dec, 2024, 03.26 PM IST
In search of a 'good' film: What do frequent Southern remakes convey about Hindi cinema?Here's a break-up of what's working for southern films and what's not for Hindi movies.
17 Aug, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
We have overcome discrimination, says Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi on Southern films' pan-India successThe actor is happy that the recent box office success of films from the South has altered the perceptions.
02 May, 2022, 08.13 PM IST
SRS Cinemas to open 100 screens in two yearsSRS Cinemas plans to invest up to Rs 60 crore in opening 100 screens in the next two years and expand its footprint to southern and western...
20 Oct, 2015, 05.35 PM IST