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 Amin Hajee revealed that the success of "Lagaan" "destroyed" his acting career by setting an impossibly high bar. He struggled to find roles matching the film's quality, leading him to transition into writing and filmmaking with support from his wife and director Ashutosh Gowariker.
Actress Prarthana Behere is set to star in the upcoming Marathi film 'Mardini', produced by Shreyas Talpade. The film explores themes of motherhood. Behere expressed excitement about the project, calling it a significant milestone and a departure from her previous glamorous roles. She also reflected positively on the evolving landscape of Indian cinema.
Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja's mortal remains were brought to his hometown Theni, India, for his funeral. Dignitaries including Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay and actor Pawan Kalyan paid tribute. The funeral is scheduled with full state honors.
The "Dhurandhar" franchise, starring Ranveer Singh, has grossed over Rs 3,000 crore globally. Producer Jyoti Deshpande discussed navigating budget overruns, expanding the story into two parts, and using a risk-sharing model with the lead actor and director.
AR Rahman described his collaboration with German composer Hans Zimmer for the upcoming Ramayana film soundtrack as 'epic'. He highlighted Zimmer's global reputation as a way to attract international attention to the Indian mythological drama.
South Indian films accounted for nearly 60% of theatrically successful movies acquired by streaming platforms in 2025, driven by high viewer engagement and completion rates. Regional content offers consistent value and a dependable acquisition ecosystem for streamers.
Saroj Khan, the legendary Indian choreographer who died on July 3, 2020, created iconic dance sequences like 'Ek Do Teen' and 'Dola Re Dola'. Despite monumental professional achievements, her personal life was marked by early struggles including being married at 13 to dance director Sohanlal, discovering he was already married, and losing her first child. She later found stability with businessman Sardar Roshan Khan in 1975, who accepted her children from the previous relationship.
