Indian Film Industry

'RRR' to 'All That Breathes': A list of Indian nominations at Oscars 2023

After the Oscar nominations were announced, every Indian's heart was pumped with pride and joy as we secured three nominations this year.Just a few hours are left for the Oscars ceremony to go live and we're sure Indians are eagerly waiting to see either of the three films' cast and crew list the trophy!While there's still some time until we get to know whether we won the award, let's take a look at all Indian-origin films that have made us all proud by making it to the nominations this year.1. 'Naatu Naatu' from RRRFirst and foremost, of course, the much-celebrated music of 'RRR' made it to the Oscars race this year. The magnum opus film's energy-packed track 'Naatu Naatu' made it to the nominations this year in the 'Original Song' category.This lyrical composition of 'Naatu Naatu' by MM Keeravani, high energy rendition by singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, unique choreography by Prem Rakshith, and lyrics by Chandrabose are all the elements that make this 'RRR' mass anthem a

Satish Kaushik death: Farmhouse owner's wife alleges husband's role

In connection with the veteran actor Satish Kaushik's death, the owner of the farmhouse Vikas Balu's second wife has levelled serious accusations against her husband

Actor-Director Satish Kaushik dies at 66; a glance at his remarkable life

He also contributed as a writer for the screen. He wrote dialogues for Kundan Shah's classic 1983 comedy, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron

Yash Raj Film's Pathaan nears Rs 600 cr mark worldwide on day six

Production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Tuesday said its latest offering "Pathaan", headlined by Shah Rukh Khan, has raised Rs 591 crore gross worldwide in six days. According to YRF, on its sixth day, the film registered Rs 26.50 crore nett in India (Hindi Rs 25.50 crore, Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions Rs 1 crore), taking the domestic gross to Rs 32 crore. The studio said that the overseas gross on day six stood at Rs 16 crore. Since its January 25 release, "Pathaan" has recorded Rs 224.6 crore in the overseas territories alone, while nett collection in India stand at Rs 307.25 crore (Hindi - Rs 296.50 crore, dubbed - Rs 10.75 crore). The Siddharth Anand-directed actioner, also starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, collected Rs 106 crore globally on its opening day, followed by Rs 113.6 crore on day two, Rs 90 crore on day three, Rs 116 crore on day four, and Rs 112 crore on day five. "Pathaan", a globetrotting espionage thriller, follows the titular spy (Shah Rukh) who

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''Only in an OTT show there is no pressure of finding a known face''

India bags its first Golden Globe for 'Natu Natu': Here's a list of winners

From 'Argentina 1985', to Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans', here is a list of winners at the 80th Golden Globe Awards of 2023

'Kantara' producer Hombale Films to invest Rs 3,000 cr in film industry

Hombale Films, the production house behind Kannada blockbusters KGF and Kantara, aims to invest Rs 3,000 crore in the Indian entertainment industry in the coming five years. Vijay Kiragandur, the founder of Hombale Films, said the company is planning to produce movies in all south languages. We intend to invest Rs 3,000 crore for the next five years in the entertainment industry in India. We believe the entertainment industry will grow more and more. "It will be a mixed bag of stories. Every year there will be five-six films including one event movie. As of now we have plans of making movies in all south languages, Kiragandur told PTI in an interview. The goal, the producer said, is to reach out to a wider audience through culturally rooted stories. "We want to make something that is liked by the global audience, but we want it to be rooted in our culture and tradition. We want to leave something behind for the younger generation. We also want to contribute towards the Indian econ

A full house for cinema: 2022 box office to close at Rs 11,000 crore

South cinema the big outlier; Bollywood hits in dribs and drabs

Nadav Lapid: Israel's 'philosophical' filmmaker who has stirred up a storm

Reacting to the backlash for his remarks about The Kashmir Files, Lapid says making bad films is not a crime, but the film is 'crude, manipulative and violent'

Bollywood, Hollywood blockbusters expected to lure Indians back to cinemas

The buoyant outlooks come after an extended downturn for the industry, which has struggled to revive itself after the Covid curbs in India

International Film Festival of India kicks off today, Goa CM inspects venue

The 53rd edition of the International Film Festival India will begin in Goa on Sunday

This film production & distribution company stock has zoomed 108% in 8 days

On Tuesday, shares of Tips Films were locked in 10 per cent upper circuit at Rs 630 and has zoomed 108 per cent from level of Rs 303.2, which it had touched on October 13.

The filmy chronicler

The book celebrates Abbas by showing how this "boy from Panipat, land of Sufis, land of battles" introduced the small-town sensibilities to Indian cinema.

Big B-starrer 'Goodbye' makers announce Rs 150 ticket price for Day 1

Makers of Amitabh Bachchan and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer 'Goodbye' have announced that the ticket price of the movie will be Rs 150 on the opening day, which is on October 7.

Cinemas bank on 'Vikram Vedha' vs 'PS1' duel after 'Brahmastra' success

The big-budget Vikram Vedha and Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan1' , which are hitting the screens this Friday, are being marketed as potential blockbusters

Govt working on model theatre policy to arrest decline in cinemas

The government will also work with states to facilitate and promote film shootings in India, he said

Now showing: Brahmastra's success highlights changes Indian film business

The pandemic had wiped out 90 per cent of the top line of all theatre chains

Doctor G to Dream Girl: Ayushmann Khurrana and his knack for eccentricity

From playing a blind pianist to a sperm donor, Ayushmann Khurrana has won millions of hearts across the country with his acting skills. Now he is back with Doctor G

Bollywood needs a superhero to rescue it; revenue still 38% down

Analysts blame industry woes on lockdowns, lack of new content, and growing competition from streaming and over-the-top platforms

67th Filmfare Awards 2022: Full nominations list, winners, venue and more

67th Filmfare Awards 2022: Shoojit Sircar's Sardar Udham won the best film (critics) award and Vishnuvardhan's Shershaah bagged the best film (popular) award in 2022. Read all the updates