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From Daayra to Assi, social message films lose their box office and streaming magic

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Films with strong social messaging, which emerged as a theatrical-friendly genre before the pandemic, have lost their draw at the box office. The failure of movies such as Daayra,... Read More


Beyond the diaspora: Indian music artists are ready for a true global crossover

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- While Indian music artists regularly tour internationally and generate significant listenership and footfalls across Canada, the UK, parts of the EU, Australia, Singapore and Mala... Read More


AI is changing entertainment. Here's what investors are betting on

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Recent investments in media and entertainment, from Prime Focus-backed Brahma AI raising $150 million to AI-native live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform thumpN raisi... Read More


Regional cinema takes aim at premium screens. Can audiences pay?

New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- A bunch of regional-language films such as Tamil sports drama Mandaadi and Kannada action film Toxic, among others, have recently taken a shot at showcasing in premium cinema form... Read More


Microdramas, K-dramas, anime grow as local OTT originals see rationalization

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Microdramas, Korean dramas and anime have emerged as the fastest-growing content formats since 2025, outpacing homegrown content across languages as younger viewers embrace intern... Read More


Diminishing returns: Bollywood's over-reliance on sequels needs a reset

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Hindi cinema's reliance on sequels and franchise films including middling box-office performers Cocktail 2 and Alpha stands in sharp contrast to Hollywood's success with new, non-... Read More


Bollywood loves remakes, but not the legal loopholes around them

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- With South Indian production house Seven Arts International contesting producer Firoz Nadiadwala's right to make the next instalment in the Hera Pheri comedy film franchise, the... Read More


Mind the gap: long delays between seasons are churning Indian streaming viewers

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Long-format web originals are taking longer to return for new seasons, leading to a loss of audience interest and streaming platforms remaining cautious about renewing them. Ac... Read More


Top TV executive urges government to lift BARC ratings suspension ahead of festive season

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- A top television executive has strongly urged the government to immediately restore audience ratings ahead of the festive season, warning that the blackout is creating severe un... Read More


Surge in faith-based film announcements as spiritual gurus seen as next box office saviour

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- A host of film studios have launched and will be releasing movies based on religious gurus and spiritual leaders, as devotional drama Hanuman Ansh finds unexpected success at th... Read More