Actress Ashika Ranganath has weighed in on the ongoing discussion surrounding the portrayal of women in mainstream films, arguing that criticism should not be directed solely at actresses who take up such roles. Her remarks come amid recent debates on social media over the depiction of female characters in big-budget commercial films, including discussions surrounding … Read more
More than a decade after its original release, ‘1: Nenokkadine’ has found a new lease of life on the big screen. The psychological action thriller, starring Mahesh Babu and Kriti Sanon, returned to theatres recently and was met with an overwhelming response from fans across Telugu-speaking states. The re-release transformed cinema halls into celebration venues, … Read more
NTR and Prashanth Neel’s much awaited action thriller Dragon is set to begin a major schedule in Sri Lanka next month. The team is expected to shoot high octane action sequences there after completing a short Hyderabad schedule. Set against the backdrop of the opium trade in 1967, the film releases on June 11 next … Read more
Actress Shilpa Shetty marked her birthday with a lighthearted and playful message, reflecting her youthful outlook on life. Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, she wrote that “growing up was never part of the plan,” embracing a fun and carefree attitude as she celebrated her special day. Shilpa posted a quirky video of herself in which … Read more
TMC leader Kirti Azad has refuted a viral social media claim that 20 party MPs are backing the NDA. He called the list ‘fake and fabricated’ by the BJP, alleging that ‘Operation Lotus has failed’ and several MPs on the list have denied involvement. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday dismissed … Read more
The trailer of ‘Nooru Sami’ was unveiled on Monday, providing audiences with a first glimpse into a family drama that explores motherhood, sacrifice and personal identity. Directed by Sasi, the film reunites him with Vijay Antony nearly ten years after their acclaimed collaboration on ‘Pichaikkaran’. At the heart of the story is Selvi, portrayed by … Read more
Actor Dhruv Vikram has sparked curiosity among fans after sharing a series of behind-the-scenes images from a recent photoshoot, hinting at his next film venture. Although the actor did not reveal any specific details about the project, the visuals suggest that the upcoming film could belong to the action genre. The photographs quickly attracted attention … Read more
Actress Nithya Menen could soon add filmmaker to her list of accomplishments, according to director Pandiraaj, who recently revealed that she has been working on original screenplays and is seriously considering directing a film. Speaking about his experience working with Nithya, Pandiraaj said the actor possesses a strong understanding of storytelling and has already shared … Read more
Actor is set to venture into the horror-comedy genre for the first time with Ghunghat, directed by Rajiv S Ruia. Produced by Devesh Kumar under Native Cinemas, the film blends supernatural thrills, humour, and emotion. “Ghunghat is a completely new genre for me to explore,” Esha said, adding that the story combines fun, scares, and … Read more
Enough now. Stop using women as bait in your big-budget spectacles. It is 2026, yet the loudest conversations around women in Indian cinema remain stuck on the same tired script: hypersexualised bodies on screen, objectification by the so-called Pan-India stars, lingering gazes, teasing close-ups, and the lazy justification that this is all part of the … Read more