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Govt fact-checking unit swings into action in the wake of Operation Sindoor to highlight false claims

New Delhi, May 9 -- In the wake ofOperation Sindoor, India's cross-border counterstrike following the Pahalgam terror attack, government fact-checking units swung into high alert to highlight and debu... Read More


I&B ministry issues advisory to streaming platforms to take down Pakistani content

New Delhi, May 8 -- The ministry of information and broadcasting issued an advisory on Thursday asking all streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India to immediately stop showing Pakista... Read More


Malayalam cinema bucks trend, doubles box office revenue as other regional language films falter

New Delhi, May 8 -- Malayalam movies have had a smashing year so far as Hindi and increasingly Tamil and Telugu films see big-star productions falter at the box office and Marathi and Bengali cinema g... Read More


Disney projects $300 mn equity loss in FY25 from India JV with Reliance

New Delhi, May 7 -- Media and entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney Company has projected an equity loss of approximately $300 million for FY25 from its India joint venture with Reliance Industries L... Read More


Film broadcast rights slide 10% in 2024 as medium struggles with shift to streaming, piracy and content problems

New Delhi, May 7 -- With video streaming platforms now the go-to medium for movies after their run in cinemas, the value of TV broadcast rights fell 10% in 2024, while Hindi movie viewership comprised... Read More


Why star-powered movies have OTT handprints all over them

New Delhi, May 6 -- Video streaming platforms constantly outbidding each other to acquire the post-theatrical rights of big-ticket films are now getting on board soon as high-profile star vehicles are... Read More


Regional pride new trick to unlocking box office glory?

New Delhi, May 5 -- Even as Hindi language films fail to find a draw at the box office, trade experts and moviemakers see some potential in movies championing regional pride and cultural identity. Fo... Read More


Real-time revolution: Live entertainment takes centre stage on streaming

New Delhi, May 5 -- Once defined by on-demand convenience, streamers are now betting big on live events-from sports to entertainment-to capture audience attention. Industry experts say the appeal lie... Read More


The rise of Hollywood-style cinematic universes in southern films

New Delhi, May 5 -- Southern film industries are moving beyond sequels to build expansive cinematic universes, with characters and storylines crossing over, mirroring a model long adopted by Hollywood... Read More


India's film, TV and streaming industry clocked Rs.1.1 trillion in FY24, says report

New Delhi, May 3 -- India's film, television, and online curated content (OCC) industry generated a combined revenue of Rs.1.1 trillion in FY24, marking an 18% growth since FY19, according to a report... Read More