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Parasakthi box office collection Day 14: Sivakarthikeyan-Sreeleela’s Tamil movie declines further, mints...

In 14 days, Parasakthi has earned just a little over 26% of its production cost, ₹51.33 crore.

1 min read09:59 AM IST
Lounge

How AI has invaded Indian cinema

AI has gone from an experimental aid to a common tool in cinema, applied to everything from casting to de-ageing. We explore Indian film’s brave new AI landscape

17 min read23 Jan 2026
Entertainment

A decade of ‘Pothettan Brilliance’: How Dileesh Pothan shaped Malayalam cinema in last 10 years

Dileesh Pothan redefined Malayalam cinema with ‘Maheshinte Prathikaram’, ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ and ‘Joji’. His work is celebrated for its realistic style, layered storytelling, and frequent collaborations with actor Fahadh Faasil. Beyond directing, his journey spans producing and acting.

4 min read09:10 AM IST
Entertainment

Chatha Pacha X review: Roshan Mathew's movie gets mixed response; netizens call it ‘fun one-time watch’

The January 22 release is loosely based on WWE. The movie also has a cameo from megastar Mammootty.

1 min read22 Jan 2026
Entertainment

'It has a huge recall value': Anupam Kher on sequel of comedy film Khosla Ka Ghosla

Actor Anupam Kher admitted that he was suprised by the "recall value" of 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' after he shared the updates of the movie's sequel.

1 min read22 Jan 2026
Industry

Certification delays remain a chronic headache for producers, cinema owners

Censorship delays often disrupt theatrical schedules and cause significant inconvenience to cinema owners, as advance bookings for tentpole films typically begin nearly a week before release.

3 min read21 Jan 2026
Opinion

Manu Joseph: Why do Indian films rarely ever depict the reality of how Indians speak?

Indian cinema rarely sounds like real life. Most films turn conversations into farce or poetry, missing how young Indians actually talk, argue and love. A small but brave film release on YouTube breaks that pattern and hints at a more honest future for Indian movies.

4 min read18 Jan 2026
Industry

Drop in single-screen cinemas, uneven multiplex growth shrink scope for movie-goers

India's cinema landscape has shifted dramatically, with single screens plummeting from 9,500 to 6,500. Multiplex growth is concentrated in metros, leaving many without access. High ticket prices and piracy hinder attendance, causing box office revenue to decline.

3 min read13 Jan 2026
Industry

Flexible ticket pricing revives midweek cinema visits, but there’s a catch

Lower weekday pricing has succeeded in attracting more audiences. Does this signal the need for further ticket price rationalization?

2 min read9 Jan 2026
Entertainment

Jana Nayagan censor case update: Vijay's film to get UA certificate, orders Madras HC

Jana Nayagan makers claimed that even after changes suggested by the censor board members were made, the censor certificate was still not issued.

2 min read9 Jan 2026