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The great Indian OTT reset: why original shows are dwindling

New Delhi, March 2 -- Streaming platforms are cutting back on the number of original shows made in Indian languages, after the surge seen during the pandemic. Following an 18% decline in 2024, the num... Read More


Bollywood acts as discovery gateway for international music artists in India

New Delhi, March 1 -- With Bahranian rapper Flipperachi set for an India concert tour after gaining popularity in the country, thanks to his track FA9LA in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, industry experts s... Read More


Netflix out, paramount to take over Warner Bros

new delhi, Feb. 28 -- With Netflix backing away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the legacy studio, the merged Hollywood giant may be ... Read More


Paramount-WB deal could reshape Indian cinema

new delhi, Feb. 28 -- With Netflix backing away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the legacy studio, the merged Hollywood giant may be ... Read More


Paramount-WB deal could reshape Indian cinema

new delhi, Feb. 28 -- With Netflix backing away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the legacy studio, the merged Hollywood giant may be ... Read More


Behind the hit song: Why many playback singers still struggle to make money

New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Even as film songs clock millions of views and dominate streaming charts, many playback singers, especially those outside the top tier, say the financial reality behind the glamo... Read More


Netflix out: Paramount-WBD set to change India's theatrical and streaming landscape

New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- With Netflix backing away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the legacy studio, the merged Hollywood giant may be ... Read More


Small-town cinemas see a boom from blockbusters, but can Bollywood deliver enough hits to sustain the momentum?

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Two recent blockbusters-Dhurandhar and Border 2, which earned Rs.894 crore and Rs.354 crore at the box office, respectively-helped boost business for tier-two and tier-three town... Read More


OTT enters mass era: Why family-friendly TV shows now rule India's streaming charts

New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Mass-market television shows that cater to families and universal audiences are topping OTT viewership charts, proving that streaming has now entered what experts refer to as a p... Read More


The new paradox of fame: Why hit movies don't guarantee brand traction for actors anymore

New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Despite the unexpected box office success of some small and mid-budget films, their lead stars are yet to gain social media visibility or see traction from brands. Actors who hav... Read More