A 18‑year‑old English‑language production of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer’s stories is set to debut in Kottayam after a decade‑long break. Directed by Rajiv Krishnan, the play weaves together ten of Basheer’s tales in a non‑linear format. The revival features long‑time actress Aparna Gopinath and fresh faces, bringing the writer’s world to new audiences.
Anamika, a Noida content creator, left a Mirzapur: The Movie showing after the audience became unruly and allegedly intoxicated. She blamed the theatre staff for not removing the disruptive patrons and for urging her to call police. The incident sparked support online for her decision to exit the cinema.
Rasika Dugal says scripts with strong female leads rarely find producers and struggle to reach theatres. She added that distribution remains the biggest hurdle for such projects. Dugal also warned against overreliance on AI in screenwriting, preferring it as a supplementary tool.
A 21‑year‑old named Surendra Singh Chaudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, filmed himself cleaning the Ajnar River in Biaora, Madhya Pradesh, sparking viral attention and a Dutch job offer. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada praised his effort and called for a Padma Award, urging politicians to support similar youth initiatives. The cleanup has inspired other Gen‑Z volunteers to join the movement.
Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen is turning his lens inward after a shock kidney cancer diagnosis, channeling the terror into a new documentary. The film will follow his doctor’s perspective, blending his environmental activism with a meditative exploration of the present moment. Sen’s work, rooted in Delhi, extends his acclaimed bird‑care themes into a personal battle with illness.
I’m Game, the Malayalam fantasy thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan, earned about ₹4.15 crore net in India on its third day, a drop of roughly 15% from Saturday. The film’s cumulative Indian net total reached ₹14.45 crore, while overseas takings climbed to ₹13.75 crore, bringing the worldwide gross to around ₹30.65 crore. With Malayalam the strongest contributor at ₹2.65 crore, the movie remains a s…
During a Netflix episode of India's Got Latent, host Samay Raina halted contestant Vijay Poriya from making a joke about the Ahmedabad plane crash, drawing sharp reactions from the panel of Varun Dhawan, Medha Shankr, Nishant Tanwar and Sharon Verma. Poriya, who tried to lighten the mood with dog and Bhediya jokes, was asked to give a different answer after Raina intervened. The incident follows t…
Kamal Haasan watched Girish AD’s film and personally congratulated the team, boosting its profile. The Tamil and Telugu versions have drawn positive responses since their theatrical launch. The movie, already a hit in Malayalam, is expanding to more theatres outside Kerala.
Uttarakhand has declared the film Hanuman Ansh tax‑free, following a screening by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun. The movie, which chronicles the life of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, has already crossed ₹100 crore at the box office. Dhami highlighted the film’s role in showcasing the state’s spiritual heritage.
Govinda, the veteran actor, made vague comments at a Mumbai event, hinting at resolving the fallout with his wife Sunita Ahuja. He urged fans for support while hinting at a comeback with two new films. The couple, married for 39 years, have been publicly battling divorce rumors and alleged affairs.
