Hindi News
Regional cinema’s box office struggle: Why Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi films are losing out
Despite some successes, many regional films struggle as viewers become more discerning. Post-covid, audiences prefer light-hearted and nostalgic films celebrating local culture.
2 min read5 Dec 2024Hindi box office set for tepid end to 2024, up to 40% dip versus 2023 likely
The Hindi film industry is set to close 2024 with box office earnings 30-40% lower than 2023, primarily due to a lack of blockbuster hits. Only Stree 2 has made a significant impact, as many anticipated films failed to meet expectations.
3 min read26 Nov 2024Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave
Inspired by Telugu cinema’s successes, Tamil filmmakers now see the potential for broader appeal and box office growth by embracing a pan-India strategy, experts told Mint.
3 min read12 Nov 2024Cinema Day can drive movie ticket sales, but strategy unviable in long term
Dwindling footfalls in recent years have prompted theatre chains to announce a string of Cinema Day-like occasions to lure audiences with tickets priced as low as ₹99. But such initiatives may not be enough for theatre chains to sustain demand, experts said.
3 min read4 Nov 2024Southern heroes Jr NTR, Prabhas reap benefits of established franchises in Hindi belt with new hits
The popularity of southern stars Prabhas and Jr NTR, stemming from previous films like Baahubali and RRR, drives box office success for new releases Salaar and Devara in the Hindi market.
3 min read1 Nov 2024Saregama taps Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions for a majority stake
With the box office volatility and rising star fees, it is tougher for production house like Dharma to operate independently. Recently, Dharma has released Kill, Bad Newz, Yodha and Mr & Mrs Mahi. Its Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra will arrive in cinemas this week.
3 min read7 Oct 2024Laapataa Ladies at Oscars 2025: Remarks on women by film committee spark outrage online; here’s why
The selection of Laapataa Ladies as India’s 2025 Oscar entry has ignited controversy over the Film Federation of India’s jury citation, which critics say mischaracterizes women’s roles and fails to recognize other deserving films, highlighting issues within the selection process.
2 min read24 Sep 2024Indian cinematic franchises follow the Hollywood route to expand but challenges remain
Unlike Hollywood films which are based on existing comic books, these Indian projects and characters have no reference point and hence, fan bases have to be established from scratch and may not find favour easily.
3 min read17 Jul 2024Theatres struggle to schedule shows as multiple films vie for audience attention
After a long and dry spell, movie theatres across India are struggling with a problem of plenty with multiple films scheduled for release over the next few weeks and several date changes made to avoid clashes that often impact marketing and promotional campaigns.
3 min read15 Jul 2024PM Modi, FM Jaishankar Take Congress, DMK To Task Over Katchatheevu Island | Controversy Explained
Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his attack on the Congress over partition of India, and also said it was the Indira Gandhi government which gave the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The prime minister said the DMK government in Tamil Nadu keeps writing to him urging to bring Katchatheevu back to India. Today, the Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also spoke on the Katchatheevu controversy. While referring to the Katchatheevu island’s history, the FM blamed PM Nehru for ceding control to Sri Lanka. Watch this video to find out what’s the Katchatheevu island controversy.
2 Apr 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared