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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 ...
- Streamers now shoot for satellite rights to step up playStreaming platforms are now buying satellite rights for films. This is a new trend for mid and small-budget movies. Digital rights are now ...
- 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...
- Gulf widens as UAE refuses to entertain 'sensitive' hindi filmsSeveral Hindi films are being banned from theatrical release in the UAE, a significant market for Bollywood box office revenue. Producers c...
- Film business sees little relief; Some spot an upsideThe reduction of GST on film tickets priced up to ₹100 to 5% offers limited relief to audiences and the exhibition industry, struggling wit...
- Insider job? Pirated versions of Hindi films surface days before box office releaseSeveral high-profile Hindi films, including Sikandar and Raid 2, have been leaked online before their official release, severely impacting ...
- 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...
- Don 2: Shah Rukh Khan's movie grosses Rs 15 crore on day 1Analysts predicted a strong Christmas weekend will help Bollywood close an unusually successful year with yet another big hit.
- Telly war: Hrithik's 'Agneepath' sold off for Rs 41 croreThe trend of selling the satellite rights of a film much before release may not be new but the money involved has gone up by about 200%.
- ‘Dabangg’ earns 14.5 cr on Day 1, beats ‘3 Idiots’The film that opened on Friday at the box office has already beaten the first day collection of Aamir Khan-starrer ‘3 Idiots’ .
- Top film biz honchos move on with better opportunitiesWith the market opening up, it’s never been a better time to try the revolving door and move on. The latest head honcho to move on is none ...
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