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Why Dhurandhar and Border 2 are outperforming Bollywood's patriot playbook

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- India has seen a surge of war and patriotic films in recent years that resonated deeply with audiences, but the latest releases have dramatically raised the bar, translating into ... Read More


Has southern cinema fallen prey to Bollywood's high ticket pricing?

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Unreasonably high ticket pricing, long seen as a tactic used largely by Bollywood film-makers to bolster openings, has now crept into southern cinema, with disappointing results. ... Read More


Priced out: Southern cinema's costly turn dents footfall

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Unreasonably high ticket pricing, long seen as a tactic used largely by Bollywood film-makers to bolster openings, has now crept into southern cinema, with disappointing results. ... Read More


Sports drives scale, originals power long-term engagement

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Big-ticket sporting events remain the top draw on over-the-top platforms in India, despite significant investment in original shows and movies. The India vs New Zealand men's cri... Read More


Reliance's Jio Studios acquires 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment for Rs.150 crore

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Reliance Industries Ltd-owned Jio Studios has acquired a 50.1% equity stake in Sikhya Entertainment Pvt. Ltd (SEPL) through a combination of primary and secondary transactions, fo... Read More


Universal Music India returns to Bollywood, eyes bigger slice of storytelling pie

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Universal Music India has made a comeback to Bollywood after recent acquisitions and partnerships, while retaining its focus on non-film music. It is now open to more deals across... Read More


Bollywood films wait in the wings as box office uncertainty, crowded calendars play havoc

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Even as recent blockbusters such as Dhurandhar and Border 2 have delivered strong box office returns, Bollywood studios and filmmakers remain wary of theatrical volatility, promp... Read More


Southern comfort: Bollywood production houses turn south to de-risk, diversify with film deals and new facilities

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Lured by a wide audience base and the possibility of fresh stories, several stakeholders in Bollywood-be it producers, studios, multiplex chains and even actor Ajay Devgn-are bet... Read More


YouTube may be leaving music labels underwhelmed and content overload is to blame

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- As YouTube increasingly pushes long-form, creator-led content and Shorts amid the growing penetration of connected television sets, Indian music labels-long reliant on the platfo... Read More


No Mastiii for filmmakers as Instagram skit triggers a copyright row

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- A rare intellectual property dispute involving a short-form content creator and a Hindi film has surfaced, signalling a potential new flashpoint for India's entertainment industr... Read More