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Bollywood has built big franchises. Where are the women?

New Delhi, April 23 -- NEW DELHI: As Alpha, the Alia Bhatt-starrer female spin-off to Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe, which includes hits like Pathaan, readies for release later this year, trade experts... Read More


Language-led user, advertising models lift streamers' revenues

New Delhi, April 23 -- India's video streaming platforms may still be grappling with monetisation challenges, but 2025 has turned into a breakout year for revenues. Video streaming revenues rose 55% i... Read More


OTT revenues rise as platforms focus on language-led subscription, ad models

New Delhi, April 22 -- India's video streaming platforms may still be grappling with monetization challenges, but 2025 has turned into a breakout year for revenues. Video streaming revenues surged 55... Read More


Warner Music launches global publishing arm for direct operations in India

New Delhi, April 22 -- Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), has launched direct operations in India, transitioning from its sub-publishing model to a ful... Read More


What lies behind the decline in movie screen count in south India?

New Delhi, April 20 -- Southern India's formidable movie-going culture is facing a quiet reset. Even as the rest of the country added more cinema screens in 2025, the southern states saw a marginal de... Read More


'AI slop' floods platforms, squeezing creators and testing user trust

NEW DELHI, April 19 -- Even as original video and audio content struggle for attention in a crowded digital ecosystem, a new threat is compounding the problem: a surge of low-cost, artificial intellig... Read More


On repeat: Why audiences are coming back to big cinema hits on OTT

New Delhi, April 16 -- Viewership for films that turn big hits at the box office often doesn't end with their theatrical run. Appetite for repeat consumption on streaming platforms remains strong - ev... Read More


JioHotstar builds on Warner Bros partnership with add-on HBO Max hub on OTT platform

NEW DELHI, April 15 -- JioHotstar is doubling down on premium global content in India with the launch of an HBO Max hub, deepening its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and bringing some of Holl... Read More


Owning the screen: Why film celebrities are backing cinemas

New Delhi, April 15 -- As actor Allu Arjun steps into the cinema exhibition business, joining southern stars like Mohanlal and Mahesh Babu, industry experts say the move signals a growing trend of fil... Read More


Bollywood's costly gamble: Why regional film ventures often lead to budget inflation and low returns

New Delhi, April 14 -- The entry of Bollywood studios and music labels into regional languages isn't all that it's cracked up to be and comes with several business risks, according to experts. Such ve... Read More