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'Thunderbolts*' Digital Release Interview: Jake Schreier

Movie Review: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

[ad_1] (L to R) Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 […]

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L.R. Eswari: The voice that transcends genres

L.R. Eswari: The voice that transcends genres

[ad_1] It’s the Tamil month of Aadi and also a time when L.R. Eswari’s (Lourde-Mary Rajeshwari) devotionals such as ‘Karpoora nayakiye’, ‘Chellatha‘ and ‘Maariyamma’ trend. While Eswari has given us many devotional albums, she first became known through her film songs. Although she had been active in singing for films since the 1950s, her future

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Rakesh Roshan undergoes preventive procedure for carotid arteries blockage

Rakesh Roshan undergoes preventive procedure for carotid arteries blockage

[ad_1] Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and actor Hrithik Roshan. | Photo Credit: S Madhuvanthi Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan on Tuesday posted that he was in the hospital to get preventative procedures done after he found out that both of his carotid arteries to the brain were “above 75 per cent blocked”. The 75-year-old actor-filmmaker, who shared the

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Prime Video announces new talk show with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna

Prime Video announces new talk show with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna

[ad_1] According to the makers, ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’ is set to be an unapologetically unfiltered talk show Prime Video on Tuesday announced its upcoming talk show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle with actor Kajol and actor turned author Twinkle Khanna. Conceptualised and produced by Banijay Asia, the show promises a guest

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On P Lankesh’s Pallavi and the female perspective

On P Lankesh’s Pallavi and the female perspective

[ad_1] The 16th edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) this year, included the screening of films restored from 35mm film clips preserved by the National Film Development Chamber-National Film Archives of India (NFDC-NFAI). Among these was Pallavi (1976), writer-journalist P Lankesh’s first film, which won three national awards. In his autobiography Huli Mavina Mara (A Sour

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‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 begins production with familiar faces and fresh additions

‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 begins production with familiar faces and fresh additions

[ad_1] First look at ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 | Photo Credit: Apple TV Production on season four of Ted Lasso is officially underway, with filming beginning this week in Kansas City, Missouri. Apple TV+ confirmed the return of key cast members alongside several new additions, as the Emmy-winning comedy enters a new chapter with a

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ sets Indian release date; first look at villain Varang unveiled

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ sets Indian release date; first look at villain Varang unveiled

[ad_1] A poster of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’  | Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios The world of Avatar is returning to cinemas this December with Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third chapter in James Cameron’s epic science fiction saga. Scheduled for release on December 19 across India, the film will hit screens in English, Hindi,

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of ‘The Cosby Show’, dies at 54

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of ‘The Cosby Show’, dies at 54

[ad_1] Malcolm-Jamal Warner | Photo Credit: AP Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the landmark sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to Costa Rican authorities, Warner drowned on Sunday while vacationing in Playa Grande, near the town of Cocles in the province of Limón.

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Watch: Why Saiyaara is a sleeper super hit? | Too Much, Aap Jaisa Koi & Nagesh Kukunoor’s The Hunt | FOMO Fix Episode 15

Watch: Why Saiyaara is a sleeper super hit? | Too Much, Aap Jaisa Koi & Nagesh Kukunoor’s The Hunt | FOMO Fix Episode 15

[ad_1] Watch: Why Saiyaara is a sleeper super hit? | Too Much, Aap Jaisa Koi & Nagesh Kukunoor’s The Hunt | FOMO Fix Episode 15 One second you’re in love. The next? You’re trending. Welcome to the season of the anti-climax, where every high has a twist that knocks the wind out of your feels.

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Movie Review: 'Smurfs'

James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Stays Atop the US Box Office

[ad_1] (L to R) Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and David Corenswet as Superman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Superman’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jessica Miglio. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preview: ‘Superman’ stayed top of the box office for a second weekend. James Gunn’s movie dropped 54%

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Marvel to have new Iron Man and Captain America, will bring new actors for ‘X-Men’ film

Marvel to have new Iron Man and Captain America, will bring new actors for ‘X-Men’ film

[ad_1] Iron Man, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., left, and Captain America, portrayed by Chris Evans, are shown in a scene from “The Avengers” Marvel is set to recast characters in its upcoming X-Men franchise and Tony Stark, a character that became synonymous with Robert Downey Jr in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin Feige, chief

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‘Saiyaara’: Mohit Suri’s romance drama earns ₹119 crore worldwide

‘Saiyaara’: Mohit Suri’s romance drama earns ₹119 crore worldwide

[ad_1] A still from ‘Saiyaara’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutant Ahaan Panday and actor Aneet Padda, grossed ₹119 crore in the first three days, the makers said on Monday (July 21). The movie, which marks Panday’s big screen debut and a critically-praised turn for Padda, who previously featured

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Ronda Rousey Suffered a Nasty Hand Injury on '9-1-1' Set

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead at the Age of 54

[ad_1] (L to R) Tempestt Bledsoe, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, and Keshia Knight Pulliam in ‘The Cosby Show’. Photo: NBC Television. Preview: Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died in a swimming accident aged 54. He was best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show’. But Warner also leaves

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Simone Ashley and Justin Theroux Join ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

‘Thunderbolts*’ Digital Release Interview: Jake Schreier

[ad_1] Florence Pugh and Jake Schreier on the set of Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2025 Marvel. Available on digital now and 4K and Blu-ray July 29th is Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’, which was directed by Jake Schreier (‘Beef’). The film stars several MCU regulars including Florence Pugh (‘Hawkeye’) as Yelena Belova, Sebastian

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Kerala government’s OTT platform ‘CSpace’ yet to go the next level

Kerala government’s OTT platform ‘CSpace’ yet to go the next level

[ad_1] Over a year after its launch, the Kerala government’s over-the-top (OTT) platform ‘CSpace’ is yet to be counted among the sought-after OTT platforms in the State. Till July 21, 2025, the platform which follows a pay-per-view model has netted close to 6,000 purchases and a total of 30,000 views, according to sources from the

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MAMI Mumbai Film Festival to skip 2025 edition, to return next year

MAMI Mumbai Film Festival to skip 2025 edition, to return next year

[ad_1] Logo of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival; festival director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur | Photo Credit: MAMI The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, an important event in cinephiles’ calendar in the city, will not take place in 2025 and instead return the next year with a “dynamic vision and a new team”, festival director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur announced

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Na Muthukumar tribute concert: How the late lyricist was celebrated by Tamil cinema

Na Muthukumar tribute concert: How the late lyricist was celebrated by Tamil cinema

[ad_1] Actor Sivakarthikeyan at the Na Muthukumar tribute concert, with the family of the late lyricist What did Na Muthukumar mean to fans of Tamil cinema? In the early 2000s, Muthukumar’s lines in popular films paved the way for a whole generation to express their joy and sorrow. Ask anyone who grew up during that

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‘Saiyaara’ day three box office: Ahaan Pandey-Aneet Padda film maintains strong run

‘Saiyaara’ day three box office: Ahaan Pandey-Aneet Padda film maintains strong run

[ad_1] Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda in ‘Saiyaara’. Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutant Ahaan Pandey and actor Aneet Padda, has maintained its strong run at the domestic box office, according to trade websites. While the film marks Pandey’s first appearance on screen, Padda has previously featured in Big Girls Don’t Cry and Kajol-starrer

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Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell Starring in ‘Tough Guys’

‘Basic Instinct’ Reboot in the Works from Joe Eszterhas

[ad_1] Sharon Stone in ‘Basic Instinct’. Photo: TriStar Pictures. Preview: ‘Basic Instinct’ writer Joe Eszterhas is back to craft a reboot. United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios have put together a new deal. Star Sharon Stone could potentially return. We’re seeing a rising trend of remakes and reboots as studios grab for titles from back

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‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

[ad_1] James Gunn’s Supermanshowed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales and remaining the No. 1 movie in cinemas, according to studio estimates Sunday. None of the week’s new releases — I Know What You Did Last Summer, Smurfs, and Eddington — came close to

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Pawan Kalyan on ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’: I have not abandoned my film

Pawan Kalyan on ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’: I have not abandoned my film

[ad_1] Jyothi Krishna, A M Rathnam, and Pawan Kalyan on the sets of the film | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On Monday morning, when Pawan Kalyan took to the stage to address the media in Hyderabad, he wasn’t speaking in his capacity of Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, but as an actor. “If I

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‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’ behind-the-scenes video: Rishab Shetty brings his dream project alive

‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’ behind-the-scenes video: Rishab Shetty brings his dream project alive

[ad_1] Rishab Shetty performs a stunt sequence for the movie ‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’. | Photo Credit: Hombale Films/YouTube The makers of Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1released a behind-the-scenes video to announce that the filming for the highly-anticipated prequel has been wrapped up. Directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Hombale Films, the pan-Indian

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‘Baahubali’ team takes a dig at viral Coldplay video

‘Baahubali’ team takes a dig at viral Coldplay video

[ad_1] Reacting to the viral Coldplay video, the social media team of ‘Baahubali’ posted a still from the film featuring Prabhas and Anushka Shetty. | Photo Credit: baahubalimovie/Instagram Coldplay’s recent concert in Massachusetts has become the talk of the town and the team of Baahubali, SS Rajamouli’s two-part magnum opus, took a dig at the viral

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Amitabh Bachchan pens heartfelt note to ‘Don’ director Chandra Barot

Amitabh Bachchan pens heartfelt note to ‘Don’ director Chandra Barot

[ad_1] Actor Amitabh Bachchan. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Don, passed away on Sunday (July 20, 2025) due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai, his family said. He was 86. After the announcement of Barot’s passing, tributes poured in from several

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‘Saiyaara’: Mahesh Babu, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor and others shower praises on Mohit Suri’s romance drama

‘Saiyaara’: Mahesh Babu, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor and others shower praises on Mohit Suri’s romance drama

[ad_1] Mahesh Babu, Alia Bhatt; Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in a still from ‘Saiyaara’ | Photo Credit: @urstrulymahesh/Instagram, @aliaabhatt/Instagram and Special Arrangement The Saiyaarafever has truly gripped the tinsel town. Filmmaker Mohit Suri’s intense romance drama, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has turned out to be one of the most pleasant surprises

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‘Blackmail’ trailer: GV Prakash, Srikanth unravel secrets in a twisted tale of lies

‘Blackmail’ trailer: GV Prakash, Srikanth unravel secrets in a twisted tale of lies

[ad_1] GV Prakash Kumar, Srikanth and Bindu Madhavi in still from ‘Blackmail’ | Photo Credit: T-Series Tamil/YouTube A child gets kidnapped. Personal photos of an ex-lover are used as leverage. A man struggles to see right from wrong. The trailer of the upcoming Tamil action thriller, Blackmail, starring GV Prakash Kumar, was unveiled by the

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TV Review: ‘The Waterfront’

‘Supergirl’ Could Take Place At The Same Time As ‘Superman’

[ad_1] Milly Alcock on the set of ‘Supergirl’. Photo: James Gunn’s Instagram account. Preview:  Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, enters the Fortress of Solitude at the end of ‘Superman’ to pick up her dog, Krypto, whom Kal-El was watching for her. With ‘Supergirl’ releasing in 2026, her movie may show fans where she was

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‘Saiyaara’ Day 2 box office collection: Mohit Suri’s romance drama inches closer to ₹50 crore mark

‘Saiyaara’ Day 2 box office collection: Mohit Suri’s romance drama inches closer to ₹50 crore mark

[ad_1] A still from ‘Saiyaara’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Saiyaarais having a dream run at the box office! Director Mohit Suri’s romance drama, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has collected ₹45.75 crores in its first two days of release. The film is expected to cross the ₹50-crore mark on Sunday (July 20).

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SJ Suryah returns to direction with ‘Killer’, first look unveiled

SJ Suryah returns to direction with ‘Killer’, first look unveiled

[ad_1] First look poster of SJ Suryah’s ‘Killer’ | Photo Credit: X/ @iam_SJSuryah SJ Suryah is set to return to the director’s chair with Killer, a new action film in which he also plays the lead. The project marks his first directorial venture in several years and is being produced on a large scale by

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‘Hridayapoorvam’ teaser: Mohanlal charms in Sathyan Anthikad’s upcoming drama, meets a Fahadh Faasil superfan

‘Hridayapoorvam’ teaser: Mohanlal charms in Sathyan Anthikad’s upcoming drama, meets a Fahadh Faasil superfan

[ad_1] A still from ‘Hridayapoorvam’ | Photo Credit: Aashirvad Cinemas The teaser for Hridayapoorvam, directed by Sathyan Anthikad and starring Mohanlal, was released has been released. The film, described as a slice-of-life drama, features Malavika Mohanan and Sangeeth Prathap in key roles. The teaser begins with a brief exchange between Mohanlal’s character and a young

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Maulik Pancholy on ‘Murder at the Patel Motel’: ‘I wanted to write a complicated Indian American family’

Maulik Pancholy on ‘Murder at the Patel Motel’: ‘I wanted to write a complicated Indian American family’

[ad_1] Maulik Pancholy’s Murder at the Patel Motel, the comedy podcast from Audible, is a fun Agatha Christie style murder mystery. “I always thought it would be nice to write something centred around an Indian American family,” Maulik says over a video call on a hot day in New York. “While people know of Indian

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‘Son of Sardar 2’ postponed: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur film gets a new release date

‘Son of Sardar 2’ postponed: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur film gets a new release date

[ad_1] Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur in ‘Son of Sardar 2’. | Photo Credit: JioStudios/YouTube The release date of Son of Sardaar 2, featuring Ajay Devgn, has been postponed by a week, the makers said on Saturday. The film from Vijay Kumar Arora is a sequel to Son of Sardaar, which was released in 2012.

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Shah Rukh Khan injured during the shoot of ‘King’: reports

Shah Rukh Khan injured during the shoot of ‘King’: reports

[ad_1] Actor Shah Rukh Khan. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is reported to have suffered an injury during the shoot of his upcoming movie. According to Hindustan Times, Shah Rukh has been advised one-month rest following the incident. It is learnt that Shah Rukh met with an injury during the

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'How to Train Your Dragon' Home Entertainment Release Exclusive Interviews

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Home Entertainment Release Exclusive Interviews

[ad_1] Jul 19, 2025 – Moviefone travels to Oslo, Norway to speak exclusively with director Dean DeBlois, Mason Thames and Nico Parker about their work on 2025’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, turning the beloved animated movie into a live action blockbuster, and what extras fans can expect from the home entertainment release on July

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‘Saiyaara’ day one box office: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda film off to a strong start in India

‘Saiyaara’ day one box office: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda film off to a strong start in India

[ad_1] A still from ‘Saiyaara’. Saiyaara, starring newcomer Ahaan Panday, has collected Rs 21.25 crore at the domestic box office on day one of it’s theatrical release, the makers announced on Saturday. The romantic drama, helmed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences. It also stars Aneet

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‘Saiyaara’: Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta praises YRF’s promotional strategy of Mohit Suri film

‘Saiyaara’: Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta praises YRF’s promotional strategy of Mohit Suri film

[ad_1] Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta is impressed with the way Yash Raj Films handled the promotions for Saiyaara, the debut film of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The romantic drama, directed by Mohit Suri, hit theatres on July 18 and had a strong opening despite having almost no media buildup before

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'Avengers: Doomsday': Who Will Be on Sam Wilson's New Team?

How Will ‘The Fantastic Four’ Tie Into ‘Thunderbolts*’?

[ad_1] (L to R) Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’. Photo: Marvel Studios. Preview:  The end-credit scene of ‘Thunderbolts’ very clearly connects to the events of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ by revealing their ship arriving in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are several possibilities and

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Actor Sangeeta Bijlani’s farmhouse in Pune vandalised, items stolen; cops begin probe

Actor Sangeeta Bijlani’s farmhouse in Pune vandalised, items stolen; cops begin probe

[ad_1] Actor Sangeeta Bijlani. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU A theft has been reported at film actor Sangeeta Bijlani‘s farmhouse in Maval in Pune district, a police official said on Friday. The incident came to light when Bijlani visited the property, located at Tikona village near Pawna Dam, during the day after a gap of

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Coldplay’s jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories

Coldplay’s jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories

[ad_1] (FILE PHOTO) Most concert venues have signs informing the audience that they could be filmed during the event. Look for them on the walls when you arrive and around the bar areas or toilets.  | Photo Credit: AP It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris

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Coolie: Can Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj turn things around for Tamil mass cinema in 2025?

Coolie: Can Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj turn things around for Tamil mass cinema in 2025?

[ad_1] The stage is set, but there’s palpable tension in the crowd. A crowd-favourite local flavour has faded from the routine. There’s chatter where chatter’s always famous for — be it about an upcoming romance comedy tackling divorce, or Rathnavelu’s return to seek vengeance from Maamannan in a road thriller, or that of a debutant

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Telugu actor Fish Venkat dies due to multiple organ failure

Telugu actor Fish Venkat dies due to multiple organ failure

[ad_1] Actor Fish Venkat. | Photo Credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Telugu actor Fish Venkat passed away on July 18, 2025 (Friday) at the age of 53 years. The actor died due to multiple organ failure. According to Gulte, Venkat was undergoing dialysis treatment. Reports said his health had deteriorated drastically in the last week. He

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‘Raanjhanaa’ re-release: Director Anand L Rai and producer at loggerheads over AI-tweaked climax

‘Raanjhanaa’ re-release: Director Anand L Rai and producer at loggerheads over AI-tweaked climax

[ad_1] The 2013 film Raanjhanaa is being re-released in Tamil Nadu with an altered AI-generated “happy” ending, a possible first for the industry that a heartbroken director Aanand L Rai terms “dystopian experiment” and producer Eros Media World describes as a “creative reimagining”. The unrequited romance drama, starring Tamil superstar Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, ended

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'Eddington' (2025) Interview: Joaquin Phoenix

Movie Review: ‘Eddington’ | Moviefone

[ad_1] (L to R) Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in ‘Eddington’. Photo: A24. ‘Eddington’ receives 6 out of 10 stars. Opening in theaters July 18 is ‘Eddington,’ written and directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, and

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Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell Starring in ‘Tough Guys’

Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell Starring in ‘Tough Guys’

[ad_1] (Left) Ryan Gosling at the Oscar Nominee Luncheon held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The 96th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 10, 2024 live on ABC. Credit/Provider: Mike Baker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Will Ferrell attends the Academy’s 2019 Annual Governors Awards in The

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‘Ekka’ movie review: Yuva Rajkumar gives his all to a script that doesn’t reward his effort

‘Ekka’ movie review: Yuva Rajkumar gives his all to a script that doesn’t reward his effort

[ad_1] Yuva Rajkumar in ‘Ekka’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement No industry is obsessed with the idea of an innocent small-town man getting drawn into the underworld as much as Sandalwood. Ekka(Ace card) has a very familiar hero character, and that is its first big issue. Circumstances force Muthu (Yuva Rajkumar), a kind-hearted youngster, to turn into a

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‘Lord of Mysteries’ explained: A beginner’s guide to the complex power system

‘Lord of Mysteries’ explained: A beginner’s guide to the complex power system

[ad_1] The latest donghua hit, Lord of Mysteries, is a dark fantasy set in a Victorian-era world filled with arcane secrets, shadowy organisations, and a surprisingly grounded system of magic. But for newcomers, its dense lore and layered power system can quickly feel overwhelming. If you’re just getting into the story, whether through the original

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Late Night Hosts to Return After End of Writers’ Strike

CBS to end ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

[ad_1] ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ during Wednesday’s June 25, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preview: CBS is ending ‘The Late Show’ next year. Host Stephen Colbert announced the shock news at a taping on Thursday. The President has already hit social media with his delight. In

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Malayalam actor Shafeeq Mustafa on becoming Sivarasan in ‘The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case’

Malayalam actor Shafeeq Mustafa on becoming Sivarasan in ‘The Hunt – The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case’

[ad_1] Shafeeq Mustafa as Sivarasan in ‘The Hunt’  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Actor Shafeeq Mustafa is a revelation in the Nagesh Kukunoor web series The Hunt —The  Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case. As the mercurial Sivarasan, the mastermind behind the 1991 assassination of the former prime minister, Shafeeq impresses in his breakout role. The Kochi-based

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Why is R.S. Manohar still remembered as a master craftsman of theatre?

Why is R.S. Manohar still remembered as a master craftsman of theatre?

[ad_1] The 1950s was a pivotal decade in Tamil theatre. A major change to happen was the shift in focus from historical and mythological subjects (a staple those days) to social themes and drawing-room dramas. With the legendary Nawab Rajamanickam in the last phase of his active theatre life, it looked like it was curtains

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Electronic duo Tech Panda x Kenzani collaborates with Hindustani classical musicians and Kathak dancers for Ibtida’s experimental baithak in Mumbai

Electronic duo Tech Panda x Kenzani collaborates with Hindustani classical musicians and Kathak dancers for Ibtida’s experimental baithak in Mumbai

[ad_1] Kenzani (left) and Tech Panda | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Somewhere between the chaos of tempo rubato in electronic music and the symmetry of classical compositions, there is an undefined sonic space where infinite creative possibilities are waiting to be explored. In an attempt to engage with that space, electronic duo Tech Panda x

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'Saint Clare' Exclusive Interview: Bella Thorne

‘Saint Clare’ Exclusive Interview: Bella Thorne

[ad_1] Bella Thorne as “Clare Bleecker” in the mystery thriller ‘Saint Clare’, a Quiver Distribution release. Photo courtesy of Quiver Distribution. Opening in theaters, On Demand and on digital beginning July 18th is the new thriller ‘Saint Clare’, which was directed Mitzi Peirone (‘Braid’), and stars Bella Thorne (‘Blended’), Ryan Phillippe (‘The Lincoln Lawyer’), and

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’ trailer: Karl Urban is unleashed as Johnny Cage in blood-soaked sequel

‘Mortal Kombat 2’ trailer: Karl Urban is unleashed as Johnny Cage in blood-soaked sequel

[ad_1] Karl Urban in a still from ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ | Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for Mortal Kombat 2, offering fans a brutal glimpse at the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation. The film is set to hit theatres on October 24. Leading the

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Radio OMR launched to cater to music interests of a multilingual population on Chennai’s IT Corridor

Radio OMR launched to cater to music interests of a multilingual population on Chennai’s IT Corridor

[ad_1] The music scene at OMR hit a high note with OMR 360, a grand event last year by Federation of OMR Residents Associations (FOMRRA). For the uninformed, OMR 360 spotlighted talent across disciplines including music. With the latest development — https://radio.fomrra.org — it is close to achieving a crescendo. Recognising the rich vein of

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Stephen Colbert’s ’Late Show’ cancelled by CBS, to end in May 2026

Stephen Colbert’s ’Late Show’ cancelled by CBS, to end in May 2026

[ad_1] CBS is cancelling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next May, shuttering a decades-old TV institution in a changing media landscape and removing from air one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent and persistent late-night critics. Thursday’s announcement followed Colbert’s criticism on Monday of a settlement between Trump and Paramount Global, the parent company

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Tamil director Velu Prabhakaran passes away at 68

Tamil director Velu Prabhakaran passes away at 68

[ad_1] Tamil filmmaker and actor Velu Prabhakaran, best known for helming films such as Nalaya Manithan, Puratchikkaaran, Asuran, and Rajali, breathed his last today, July 18, at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 68. The director was suffering from a prolonged illness and had been receiving treatment over the last few days. Sources say

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Panchayat actor Aasif Khan clarifies health scare was acid reflux, not heart attack, after discharge from hospital

Panchayat actor Aasif Khan clarifies health scare was acid reflux, not heart attack, after discharge from hospital

[ad_1] Actor Aasif Khan. | Photo Credit: @aasifkhan_1/Instagram Panchayatand Paatal Lokactor Aasif Khan, who was admitted to hospital after a reported heart attack, has been discharged. The actor clarified that a gastroesophageal reflux disease landed him in the hospital. “It wasn’t a heart attack though the symptoms hinted at one,” Aasif told Times of India.

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Telugu film industry intensifies measures to curb piracy, after suffering loss of ₹3700 crore in 2024. Court orders to restrain websites and other measures are being explored

Telugu film industry intensifies measures to curb piracy, after suffering loss of ₹3700 crore in 2024. Court orders to restrain websites and other measures are being explored

[ad_1] It was barely a few minutes into the 8.45 a.m. show of Thammuduon July 4 when the routine calm of Prasads’ multiplex in Hyderabad was broken. A staff member called out a viewer spotted filming a scene from the Telugu action drama, headlined by Nithiin and produced by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations. The

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'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Exclusive Interviews

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Exclusive Interviews

[ad_1] Jul 17, 2025 – Moviefone speaks exclusively with Freddie Prinze Jr., Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Sarah Pidgeon, Jonah Hauer-King and Tyriq Withers, as well as director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson about their work on the new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’, the returning characters, the new cast, and continuing the iconic franchise.

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CBFC assures Bombay High Court of decision on certification for film on Yogi Adityanath in two working days

[ad_1] The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday (July 17, 2025) informed the Bombay High Court that it would take a decision within two working days on the certification applications filed by the makers of a film, inspired by the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A Division Bench of Justices

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Cameron Diaz to Star in Action Comedy ‘Bad Day’

Taika Waititi Developing New ‘Judge Dredd’ Movie

[ad_1] (Left) Taika Waititi on the set of ‘Next Goal Wins.’ Photo by Hilary Bronwyn Gayle. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2023 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved. (Right) Karl Urban in 2012’s ‘Dredd’. Photo: Reliance Entertainment. Preview: Taika Waititi is putting a ‘Judge Dredd’ movie together. Drew Pearce is attached to write the script. The

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‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’ trailer: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen laugh and fight in rollercoaster marriage

‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’ trailer: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen laugh and fight in rollercoaster marriage

[ad_1] Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’. | Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube The makers of Thalaivan Thalaivii have released the trailer for the movie. The Tamil movie stars Nithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead. Directed by Pandiraaj, Thalaivan Thalaivii will hit the screens on July 25, 2025. The movie has

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‘The Legend of Zelda’ Movie Finds its Two Leads

Cameron Diaz to Star in Action Comedy ‘Bad Day’

[ad_1] Academy Award presenter Cameron Diaz arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Credit/Provider: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. Preview: Cameron Diaz will star in ‘Bad Day’. Laura Solin wrote the story, which has echoes of ‘Falling Down’. Jake Szymanski is in

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‘Janaki V Vs State of Kerala’ movie review: Suresh Gopi-Anupama Parameswaran film is insensitive and pointless

‘Janaki V Vs State of Kerala’ movie review: Suresh Gopi-Anupama Parameswaran film is insensitive and pointless

[ad_1] A still from ‘Janaki V Vs State of Kerala’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Nothing enlivens courtroom dramas than fiery arguments, which open new pathways into our understanding of a case. In Janaki V Vs State of Kerala, celebrated advocate David Abel Donovan (Suresh Gopi)‘s arguments are full of fire. Still, a significant portion

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Millie Bobby Brown to star opposite Gabriel LaBelle in new rom-com ‘Just Picture It’

Millie Bobby Brown to star opposite Gabriel LaBelle in new rom-com ‘Just Picture It’

[ad_1] Millie Bobby Brown. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMGAES Millie Bobby Brown is all set to star opposite The Fabelmans actor Gabriel LaBelle in a new romantic comedy titled Just Picture It, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The rom-com, directed by Lee Toland Krieger, will stream on Netflix. The movie follows two carefree college students

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Genelia Deshmukh on returning to Telugu cinema after 13 years with ‘Junior’ and the warm reception to ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ | Interview

Genelia Deshmukh on returning to Telugu cinema after 13 years with ‘Junior’ and the warm reception to ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ | Interview

[ad_1] Thirteen years after she was seen in the Telugu film Naa Ishtam co-starring Rana Daggubati, Genelia Deshmukh returns to familiar territory with the Telugu-Kannada bilingual film Junior, releasing on July 18. Director Radhakrishna Reddy’s film starring Kireeti Reddy and Sree Leela was offered to Genelia much before she was signed for Aamir Khan’s Sitaare

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‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ interview: Director Ashwin Kumar on building India’s first animated cinematic universe

‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ interview: Director Ashwin Kumar on building India’s first animated cinematic universe

[ad_1] Ashwin Kumar knows exactly what he’s up against. The director behind Mahavatar Narsimha, the upcoming animated epic that kickstarts India’s most ambitious mythological film franchise to date, is steering into uncharted territory on technical, commercial, and cultural fronts. “By no means is this the best animation in the world,” he says. “But it’s a

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Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira release date: Fahadh Faasil-Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer set for release

Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira release date: Fahadh Faasil-Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer set for release

[ad_1] The new poster of ‘Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira’. | Photo Credit: @kalyanipriyadarshan/Instagram The makers of Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthirahave announced a fresh release date for the movie. Starring Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan, the Malayalam film is directed by Althaf Salim. The movie was supposed to release on September 04, 2025. The makers recently

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Actor Nivin Pauly, director Abrid Shine booked for allegedly cheating producer in film investment dispute

Actor Nivin Pauly, director Abrid Shine booked for allegedly cheating producer in film investment dispute

[ad_1] Actor Nivin Pauly (file) | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin A case of cheating has been registered against actor Nivin Pauly and filmmaker Abrid Shine following a complaint lodged by a resident of Thalayolaparambu in Kottayam, Kerala. The first information report (FIR), filed on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) night, cites Sections 406 (criminal breach of

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‘After The Hunt’ trailer: Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield star in Luca Guadagnino’s psychological thriller

‘After The Hunt’ trailer: Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield star in Luca Guadagnino’s psychological thriller

[ad_1] A still from ‘After The Hunt’ | Photo Credit: Amazon MGM Amazon MGM Studios has released the official trailer for After The Hunt, a psychological thriller directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Julia Roberts as a university professor forced to confront the buried truths of her past. Roberts plays Alma Olsson, a respected academic

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Milly Alcock debuts first look at ‘Supergirl’ following ‘Superman’ success

Milly Alcock debuts first look at ‘Supergirl’ following ‘Superman’ success

[ad_1] First look poster at ‘Supergirl’ | Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Following the success of Superman, DC Studios is wasting no time expanding its rebooted cinematic universe. On Wednesday, director James Gunn and lead actress Milly Alcock revealed the first official look at Supergirl in a joint Instagram post, teasing the arrival of a darker,

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What to know about the killings of an ’American Idol’ music supervisor and her husband in LA

What to know about the killings of an ’American Idol’ music supervisor and her husband in LA

[ad_1] The stage at the American Idol farewell season finale at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles | Photo Credit: AP Los Angeles police officers conducting a welfare check at a gated home on Monday discovered two bodies with gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor for American Idol,

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Live-Action ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie in Development

‘The Legend of Zelda’ Movie Finds its Two Leads

[ad_1] (Left) Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link in The Legend of Zelda’. Photo: Nintendo of America’s X account. (Right) Bo Bragason as Zelda in ‘The Legend of Zelda’. Photo: Nintendo of America’s X account. Preview: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Zelda and Link in ‘The Legend of Zelda’. ‘The Maze Runner’s Wes

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New Trailer for ‘The Idol’

Movie Review: ‘Smurfs’ | Moviefone

[ad_1] (L to R) Hefty Smurf (Alex Winter), Vanity Smurf (Maya Erskine), Worry Smurf (Billie Lourd, Ken (Nick Offerman), Smurfette (Rihanna), No Name (James Corden), and Brainy Smurf (Xolo Mariduena) in ‘Smurfs’ from Paramount Animation. Photo: Paramount Pictures. ‘Smurfs’ receives a 4 out of 10 stars. Coming exclusively to theaters on July 18th, it should

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Sai Abhyankkar opens up on landing six big projects before his composer debut

Sai Abhyankkar opens up on landing six big projects before his composer debut

[ad_1] Sai Abhyankkar | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B Popular indie singer-composer Sai Abhyankkar seems to be the talk of the tinsel town. The ‘Katchi Sera’ sensation, whose debut project as a film composer is yet to be released, has already signed six upcoming big-star films, an unusual feat that has become a topic of discussion

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For Kerala musician Alex Immatty his songs are a means of protest

For Kerala musician Alex Immatty his songs are a means of protest

[ad_1] Musician Alex Immatty from the music video of ‘Karuppaanu njangal’. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Rock musician Alex J Immatty takes his music very seriously. It is more than entertainment or a hobby; he uses it as a tool for a change or at least to create awareness about the need for change. The

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When a mridangam maestro meets a Marxist leader

When a mridangam maestro meets a Marxist leader

[ad_1] What could be common between a mridangam exponent and a Marxist leader? Music. The friendship between Umayalpuram Sivaraman, who describes himself as a hardcore traditionalist, yet ultra-modern, and M.A. Baby — general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and a connoisseur of Carnatic music, dates back to decades. The two came together

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Jon M. Chu to Direct ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Adaption

Ariana Grande Leading Cast for ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’

[ad_1] (Left) Ariana Grande performs at the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Phil McCarten / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Josh Gad presents during the live ABC Telecast of The 92nd Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Credit/Provider:

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Movie Review: 'Smurfs'

Movie Review: ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (2025)

[ad_1] (L to R) Chase Sui Wonders as Ava Brucks, Madelyn Cline as Danica Richards, Sarah Pidgeon as Stevie Ward, and Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ray Bronson in 2025’s ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’ Photo: Sony Pictures. ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ receives 6 out of 10 stars. Coming exclusively to

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Women jazz performers are reclaiming their space in Delhi

Women jazz performers are reclaiming their space in Delhi

[ad_1] A jazz performance at The Piano Man in the capital | Photo Credit: Rhea Kapoor The city’s cultural landscape has been gradually swaying to the sounds of jazz. Though the jazz scene is still small, the genre’s spontaneity and soul is attracting musicians and audiences. But it is unevenly shaped by the quiet expectations

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Exploring Dikshitar’s Navavarana kritis through music and painting

Exploring Dikshitar’s Navavarana kritis through music and painting

[ad_1] Sri Vidya, the luminous knowledge of the Goddess, and the Cosmic Mother, Tripura Sundari, stand as the crown jewel of Shakta Tantra. The spiritual tradition of Sri Vidya is rooted in the worship of Shakti, celebrating the divine as both creator and creation. Though popularly known as the Navavaranas, implying nine kritis, the Kamalamba

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