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Bollywood’s most iconic film was declared a flop upon release; director almost changed fate of Amitabh Bachchan’s characterSholay, a landmark Bollywood film, faced initial skepticism and poor box-office performance despite its grand scale and ensemble cast. Dire...
Big banner films still fail to deliver bang for the buckBox office revival faces challenges. 'War 2' and 'Coolie' underperform despite high budgets. 'Saiyaara' achieves unexpected success. Expert...
Box office grows 27% in 2025, but Bollywood remains worriedDespite box office growth, the Indian film industry faces challenges. Stakeholders express nervousness due to these issues. A decline in el...
Cinemas concerned over Karnataka price-cap proposal, fear other states may follow suitPVR INOX chief Pramod Arora warned that enforcing such a cap could negatively impact the state's tax revenue. "If this rule is implemented ...
Does the strategy of focusing more on premium audiences pay rich dividends to exhibitors?The Indian exhibition industry is experimenting with pricing strategies to attract audiences back to theaters. Capped ticket prices on spec...
Cinema owners feel the heat ahead of big Diwali releasesCinema owners across India facing pressure from distributors of Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, as both films release on Diwali. Singl...
Kerala to launch India's first govt-owned OTT platform on Mar 7Kerala is set to launch CSpace, India's first government-backed OTT platform, on Thursday. The platform aims to provide informative and ent...
BAFTA best film contenders will require to follow THIS change in theatrical ruleStarting in 2025, BAFTA's best film nominees must now secure a broader theatrical release, ensuring a minimum of 50 screens or 350 screenin...
No order issued imposing "shadow or implicit" ban on 'The Kerala Story': TN govt tells SCThe Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court it has not issued any order imposing a "shadow or implicit ban" on 'The Kerala Story',...
Gujarat multiplex owners meet minister ahead of 'Pathaan' release, claim assurance for security at theatresMultiplex Association of Gujarat (MAG) president Manubhai Patel said during the meeting the minister assured its representatives of protect...
Despite government nod, theatres remain shut in KeralaSources at the Kerala Film Chamber and Commerce (KFCC), an apex body of the associations ofproducers, distributors and exhibitors, said it ...
Bollywood's decision to turn to digital releases has left multiplexes upsetIn addition to Bollywood's 'Gulabo Sitabo' and 'Shakuntala Devi', five films from the South are also lined up for digital releases.
Exhibitors seek PM's help to stop OTT release of films meant for theatresSingle screens and multiplexes had since mid-March stopped screening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 9,000 single screens a...
'Sooryavanshi' release pushed indefinitely, Mohanlal's 'Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea' also delayed due to coronavirus outbreakThe Delhi theatre lockdown means more bad news for Bollywood.
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' to release on October 28, Producers Guild vows not to work with Pak actorsRaj Thackeray led-MNS has also said that they won't oppose the film's release.
- Pakistan film-makers push for ban on Bollywood films
The cultural bridge built between India and Pakistan by Bollywood is under siege. Fearing loss of business, a petition has been filed in a ...
- Censor trouble: Pakistan release of 'Delhi Belly' put off
Exhibitors were planning to release the film, which stars Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Poorna Jagannathan, Vir Das and Shenaz Treasurywala.
- Pak filmmakers up in arms against ban on Indian movies
Pakistani film distributors and some filmmakers are up in arms over the government's decision to bar the screening of Indian movies during ...
- Malayalam Cinema weigh down by internal crisis
Once upon time, Malayalam cinema was synonymous with timeless classics. It’s a reputation that the industry may find difficult to maintain ...
- Can Yash Raj continue to give Tashan to multiplexes?
Will Yash Raj be in a position to exude the same Tashan (attitude) to the multiplex owners for their future films? Tashan: Movie Review | B...