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Horror films don't need stars or big budgets to drive footfalls in Indian theatres

New Delhi, July 2 -- The unexpected box office collections of Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, a supernatural film that made over Rs.17 crore at last count without boasting of any big stars or marketin... और पढ़ें


Regional content studios diversify, aim big across Hindi, non-Hindi languages

New Delhi, July 1 -- Regional content studios, long known for work in niche languages like Bengali, Kannada and Gujarati, are fast diversifying to produce films and shows in Hindi and other non-Hindi ... और पढ़ें


One licence, more oversight? Industry weighs India's new broadcast rulebook

New Delhi, June 30 -- India's draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 could simplify the country's fragmented broadcasting regulations by bringing multiple leg... और पढ़ें


'Main Vaapas Aaunga' underscores a quiet shift underway at the Box Office

New Delhi, June 29 -- A quiet shift is underway in an industry long obsessed with opening weekend numbers as the barometer of commercial success. Even as theatres grow increasingly impatient with slo... और पढ़ें


Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' underscores a quiet shift underway at the Box Office

New Delhi, June 29 -- A quiet shift is underway in an industry long obsessed with opening weekend numbers as the barometer of commercial success. Even as theatres grow increasingly impatient with slo... और पढ़ें


From auto payments to multi-device chaos: do OTT users always know what they're paying for?

New Delhi, June 28 -- Users are now used to streaming platforms and may see auto-renewal as standard practice. But experts say many fail to track what they're paying for, which is a bigger issue given... और पढ़ें


Southern divide: Telugu states embrace Hindi cinema while Tamil Nadu and Kerala resist

New Delhi, June 25 -- Bollywood is finding it hard to crack the market in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The box office success of Hindi films in the south has been uneven, with unimpre... और पढ़ें


The success of Bollywood films in South India is patchy at best

New Delhi, June 25 -- The box office success of Bollywood films in the south has been uneven, with unimpressive numbers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala even for big hits. Blockbuster action-drama Dhurandh... और पढ़ें


Music industry revenue is growing, but film producers struggle to sell movie soundtracks

New Delhi, June 24 -- Revenue from the Indian music segment grew by 10% to reach Rs.5,900 crore in 2025, according to a recent Ficci-EY report. However, even with the growth of music streaming service... और पढ़ें


In the pan-India movie era, cultural missteps can cost stars more than court cases

New Delhi, June 23 -- With the Karnataka High Court finally accepting actor Ranveer Singh's apology for mimicking a portion from Kannada film Kantara at an event-an act seen by many as disrespectful t... और पढ़ें