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Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed as it lost original's 'moral core': They didn't understand why original worked

India, June 21 -- Released in 2024, Gladiator II failed to replicate the first part's immense box-office success. The sequel earned $462 million worldwide, but its $310 million budget meant that it ba... Read More


Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga gets extra shows in week 2 after 130% jump despite competition from Cocktail 2

India, June 21 -- Main Vaapas Aaunga, the latest film by Imtiaz Ali, had a lukewarm start at the box office despite some great reviews. But the tide seems to be turning for the romantic drama. Now in ... Read More


'Exhibitors ko dara-dhamkakar show lete hain': Manoj Bajpayee questions big films' monopoly, wants 'level playing field'

India, June 21 -- Actor Manoj Bajpayee has emphasised the need for a 'level playing field' for films of all sizes and scales in India. He has said that the dominance and monopoly of big-budget films m... Read More


'Everyone was singing in films': Viva on their fame in streaming age, how Bollywood 'killed' indipop | Exclusive

India, June 21 -- Last month, after years of exile, the music catalogue of Viva, India's original girl group, returned to streaming. Both albums from the 2000s band are streaming now, of KaanPhod Musi... Read More


India's highest-paid actor earned rRs.r325 crore for one project: Millennial star beat Shah Rukh, Allu Arjun, Rajinikanth

India, June 21 -- It wasn't that long ago that a Rs.10 crore paycheck for an actor was jaw-dropping. In the 90s, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, and Sridevi became the first Indian stars to charge Rs.1 cro... Read More


After Satya, Bal Thackeray was baffled to learn Manoj Bajpayee was not Marathi: 'He was so disappointed' | Interview

India, June 20 -- In a career that has seen him take on arguably every kind of role, Manoj Bajpayee has become one of the rare 'acclaimed' actors to have become a household name in India. As his lates... Read More


Hot on the heels of Haunted 3D success, Vikram Bhatt announces return to 1920 horror franchise

India, June 20 -- Echoes of the Past has allowed filmmaker Vikram Bhatt to revisit another of his hit horror franchises. On Friday, the filmmaker announced that he is set to direct the next instalment... Read More


Imtiaz Ali slams women who say they are 'comfortable' in burqa and parda: 'You have become victimised in your mind'

India, June 20 -- Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has taken a dim view of those who feel 'comfortable' while wearing the burqa or being in a purdah, two pieces of clothing he associates with a degeneration and r... Read More


Luca Guadagnino's 'almost completed' Sam Altman biopic Artificial dropped by Amazon MGM Studios after $50B OpenAI deal

India, June 20 -- Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino's upcoming film Artificial, based on the life of OpenAI founder Sam Altman, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM Studios. According to new reports, the... Read More


Siddhant Kapoor says he has tears after watching Shraddha Kapoor in Eetha teaser: 'My jaan sister.'

India, June 20 -- Actor Shraddha Kapoor is earning praise for her performance in the teaser of her upcoming film Eetha. And this is when the teaser has not even been released on social media. The Eeth... Read More