When geopolitics rewrites the script, can a film still be a hit?

New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Salman Khan's latest film, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, based on the 2020 India-China conflict, was delayed for several months as relations between the two countries impro... Read More

Streaming star system: why big screen leads remain out of reach for most OTT actors

New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Despite the burgeoning popularity of web originals on video streaming platforms, actors who gained fame on OTT have mostly found it tough to transition to the big screen. With t... Read More

When should a hit show end? OTT platforms weigh the cost of another season

New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- As filmmaker Karan Johar and JioStar prepare to end the 22-year-old chat show Koffee With Karan, currently in its final season, the decision highlights a larger question facing st... Read More

Unpredictable revenue streams leave Indian film producers vulnerable to funding disputes

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Film-funding disputes are becoming more common, given that Indian movies are routinely financed against projected income from satellite, digital and overseas rights, which are con... Read More

Can TV serial characters turn viewers into shoppers?

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- With TV channel Dangal TV - owned by Enterr10 TV Network - and Flipkart coming together to create a content-to-commerce experience for the former's Hindi drama Rimjhim, entertainm... Read More

Ramayana set to lead biggest Diwali box office on record

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Mega-budget mythological epic Ramayana is set to revive festive magic in movie theatres, buoyed by the story's strong emotional resonance and a release spanning multiple languages... Read More

Beyond cricket: can non-cricket sporting leagues add value to platforms' entertainment mix?

New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Even as cricket remains the cornerstone of sports viewing in India, non-cricket properties are emerging as a way for broadcasters and streaming platforms to keep audiences engaged... Read More

Why Indian cinema can't match Hollywood's 100-day advance booking model

New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- As Marvel's upcoming superhero feature Avengers: Doomsday opens advance ticket sales nearly three months ahead of release and generates $125 million worldwide, entertainment indus... Read More

Creators and stand-up comics are driving India's live events boom

New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Music remains a major driver of India's live entertainment economy, but creator-led formats are one of the fastest-growing parts of the mix. According to the Ficci-EY 2026 report,... Read More

Beyond the weekend: theatres rejoice as films crack the weekday test

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Bucking the age-old trend of films, both big- and mid-budget, relying heavily on weekend collections, several recent titles with positive word-of-mouth have managed to draw signi... Read More

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