Satluj, a film on Indian human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was banned 48 hours post-release on an OTT platform. Khalra, who documented extrajudicial killings in Punjab, was tortured and killed by police in 1995. His daughter, Navkiran Kaur Khalra, reflects on his legacy and the film's ban.
Indian director Sarfaraz Alam Safu highlights significant potential for Russia and India to co-produce high-quality films, moving beyond Hollywood influences. He suggests leveraging Russian VFX and Indian large-scale filming, noting ongoing collaborations and future projects like "Pearl (2025)."
India's film industry experienced stability in H1 2026, with consistent audience numbers and successful mid-budget films. Box office collections reached approximately Rs 6,300-6,350 crore gross, a significant increase from H1 2025. Experts predict a strong second half with major releases.
Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar's elder daughter, Avantika Sundar, married Shravan Sreenivasan in an intimate ceremony in Goa on Thursday evening. Khushbu shared emotional photos and a note on social media, stating the wedding was on June 25, 2026. The private event saw several film industry personalities attend, though invited dignitaries like PM Modi could not.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticizes the Indian film industry for favoring blockbusters, leading to poor screen time and show timings for smaller films like 'Bandar' and 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', while Hollywood releases get better treatment. He laments the lack of industry solidarity and the shift towards OTT consumption.
An Indian film workers' union, FWICE, has withdrawn its appeal asking members not to work with actor Ranveer Singh after he allegedly quit an upcoming film. The ban was lifted after Singh reportedly sent a legal notice to the federation.
India's improving relations with China lead to Bollywood films about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash being altered or shelved due to 'China-bashing' concerns.
The South Indian film scene is abuzz with major updates. 'Jana Nayagan' OTT rights are seeing a bidding war following Vijay's political ascent. Suriya's compassionate handling of a fan security breach went viral. 'Peddi' trailer launch is now in Mumbai, while Ravi Mohan and Kenishaa's stage chemistry sparks 'indirect proposal' talk. Fans eagerly await the 'NTRNEEL' glimpse.
Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has become the year's highest-grossing film, reaching a worldwide collection of Rs 1,782.15 crore as it enters its seventh week in theaters.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is on the verge of becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film globally, trailing 'Baahubali 2' by only Rs 7.24 crore on its 42nd day of release.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic theatrical run on Day 41, closing in on the all-time box office records held by 'Baahubali 2' and 'Pushpa 2' with a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,779.02 crore.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' maintains strong box office momentum in its sixth week, reaching a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,777.52 crore and nearing the all-time second-highest global earner spot for an Indian film.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its record-breaking theatrical run, nearing the global gross of 'Baahubali 2'. The film has reached Rs. 1,772.94 crore worldwide as of its 39th day.
In a stunning display of cinematic prowess, Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' has captivated audiences, amassing nearly Rs 1800 crore globally. Surpassing the Rs 1700 crore mark, it now stands as the third highest-grossing Indian film. By its sixth week, it continues to fend off stiff competition, raking in remarkable box office figures both at home and abroad. Read on to know more in detail.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' maintains strong box office momentum on its 37th day, reaching a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,766.06 crore and aiming to surpass all-time domestic and global records.
