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Aamir Khan Film Festival: Revisit Dil Chahta Hai, Dangal & more of actor’s timeless movies on silver screen | details
Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar is a festival celebrating his legacy by re-releasing his films in theatres.
1 min read10 Mar 2025A slow death? Single-screen cinemas struggle for survival as distributors refuse films
Single-screen theatres are more prevalent in small towns, and refusal of movies to them disrupts the culture of movie-going and denies an important source of entertainment to the masses, experts said.
2 min read6 Mar 2025Foreseeing muted March quarter, Bollywood now pins hopes on summer
Film exhibitors are optimistic about summer box office performance after a dull January to March quarter, with hopes for a 5-10% increase.
2 min read3 Mar 2025Manu Joseph: How entertainment got boring in the age of streaming
Entertainment can be seen as another form of boredom. After the first flush, it’s no longer entertaining. Indeed, this has been the story of its evolution from ancient to modern times.
5 min read2 Mar 2025Pushpa 2 movie shatters new records, beats Baahubali 2 in box office collections worldwide
Pushpa 2: The Rule has become one of the two most successful Indian movies, earning ₹1.871 crore worldwide. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, it has surpassed Baahubali 2.
1 min read18 Feb 2025IMAX India box office falls 36% in 2024 amid Hollywood delays, local challenges
While the Hollywood line-up lacked big tentpole releases, as the writers’ and actors’ strike in 2023 over minimum pay and safeguards against artificial intelligence led to a delay in several big titles, local language hits were few in number, restricted to the likes of Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD.
4 min read16 Feb 2025Bollywood’s nostalgia play: Re-releases risk losing steam
Re-releases of old hits are drawing audiences back to theatres, but the strategy faces diminishing returns. Experts suggest a selective approach to ensure these films remain relevant to younger audiences amid a demand for new content.
2 min read28 Jan 2025OTTs begin to pick up festival favourites after critical acclaim
Demand for variety among a niche audience and potential consumption among the diaspora is prompting streaming services to acquire rights to movies such as ‘All We Imagine As Light’.
2 min read26 Jan 2025Barroz movie OTT release date: Mohanlal’s directorial debut to stream soon; how to watch the fantasy film online
The Malayalam film industry thrived in 2024 with hits like Manjummel Boys and Marco. Mohanlal’s directorial debut, Barroz, will be available on OTT shortly.
1 min read21 Jan 2025Star remuneration soars in regional cinema, producers face heavy losses
Regional film industries like Malayalam and Punjabi are facing challenges with skyrocketing star salaries, which have increased three to five times. Despite successful films, producers are struggling with high costs and losses due to reliance on star power and streaming platforms for profitability.
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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