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The Beat Report | How actors' vanity vans could be killing India's movie business, slowly

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- In The Beat Report, Mint's journalists bring you unique perspectives on their beats, breaking down new trends and developments, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their ... Read More


Cinemas bring back restored classics but box office draw remains elusive

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Interest in film restoration is gaining momentum, but its commercial impact remains uncertain. In recent months, a number of re-releases, from Guru Dutt's iconic films to Rekha'... Read More


Direct-to-digital movie releases dwindle but big studios still gain

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- While video streaming platforms have mostly gone slow on premiering films directly online, insisting that all movies go to theatres first in order to benefit from the box office... Read More


Video investments in top Asian nations to drop this year. India led in 2024.

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Video content investments across seven key Asian markets is projected to decline this year after growing at 9% in 2024, led by India, according to a new report. Total investmen... Read More


AI celebrities in ads are still not perfect. But they aren't going anywhere

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- The new Rado campaign featuring Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan may have made advertising purists recoil, but industry executives say artificial intelligence-generated ads are h... Read More


Kyunki's return: Can reboots breathe new life into Indian television's prime time?

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- With Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi delivering record-breaking viewership on its comeback, and other classics like CID also returning, broadcasters are doubling down on nostalgia... Read More


Connected TVs, multi-device plans growing but OTT business still driven by low-cost mobile subscriptions

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Despite the increasing penetration of connected television sets and the conversation around OTT viewing now turning into a family or community experience, streaming platforms say... Read More


Mint Explainer: Will this festival season light up India's cinema halls?

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Things are looking up for India's theatrical film industry, with even small and mid-budget titles attracting audiences to cinemas in the past few months. Saiyaara, a romantic dra... Read More


Streaming platforms invest in India, but long-format shows remain niche among viewers

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Premium web originals in India may be witnessing wide investments and increasing volume, thanks to aggressive bets by video streaming platforms, but the long-format content categ... Read More


Telugu cinema faces double whammy as high ticket prices turn audiences away, streamers balk at costly OTT rights

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Telugu films may be at risk of a double whammy that could threaten business in the coming months. For one, distributors insist on higher ticket prices for big-budget films, dent... Read More