Hindi Cinema
Post-pandemic change: Hindi film viewers now seek diverse content, not just action and spectacle
The 2025 box office report shows a significant change in audience preferences when it comes to Hindi films, with multiple genres scoring big hits and signalling a healthier, more resilient industry.
3 min read12 Feb 2026Bollywood's 'spiritual sequels' spark a major IP law battle: What filmmakers need to know
Filmmakers banking on 'spiritual sequels' to past hits now face legal challenges for copyright and trademark infringement. Recent cases involving Eros and T-Series highlight the high risks of misusing IP and misleading audiences.
5 min read9 Feb 2026Border 2 box office collection Day 12: Sunny Deol's film slows down, lags behind Dhurandhar by almost 90%
On Day 12, Border 2 collected an estimated ₹3.24 Cr, taking its total to ₹284.24 Cr. The Sunny Deol-led film has slowed sharply in its second week and remains nearly 90% behind what Dhurandhar had earned at the same stage of its theatrical run.
2 min read3 Feb 2026Universal Music returns to Bollywood with Excel, Maddock deals; eyes bigger slice of storytelling pie
Universal Music India is returning to Bollywood via strategic partnerships and acquisitions, seeking a stronger role in storytelling across Hindi and regional cinema. It aims to enhance market share and create value in the music and film industries by investing in long-term collaborations.
3 min read2 Feb 2026Dhurandhar Box Office Day 34: Ranveer Singh starrer beats RRR to become 4th highest-grossing Indian movie worldwide
Dhurandhar is still earning a decent ₹7-8 crore gross worldwide each day.
2 min read8 Jan 2026Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 33: Is Ranveer Singh's movie slowing down after 5 record-breaking weeks?
With no major Hindi releases posing a serious threat to its box office hold in the immediate future, the movie is well-positioned to break another record or two during its theatrical run.
2 min read7 Jan 2026Dhurandhar Box Office Day 32: Ranveer Singh's movie yet to beat Pushpa 2 as biggest Hindi net grosser of all time
Dhurandhar also became the biggest 5th week grosser, surpassing the entire 5th week total of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava with just its 5th weekend collection.
2 min read7 Jan 2026Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh movie becomes first Hindi movie to score double digit for over 25 days
The previous record holder was Pushpa 2, which scored a double-digit collection of 21 days in Hindi.
2 min read1 Jan 2026Tu Meri Main Tera Twitter review: Beautiful story or cringe? Kartik Aaryan-Ananya Panday's movie gets mixed reactions
Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri enjoyed a festive release on Christmas, December 25. At the box office, the movie is clashing with Dhurandhar, the soon-to-be highest-grossing Hindi movie of all time.
3 min read25 Dec 2025‘Saiyaara' fame Ahaan Panday confirms next film with Ali Abbas Zafar
Ahaan Panday is set to star in an action film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, requiring over 60 days of preparation. Backed by Yash Raj Films, the project emphasises intense training and marks another collaboration for Panday.
2 min read20 Dec 2025