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When should a hit show end? OTT platforms weigh the cost of another season

New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- As filmmaker Karan Johar and JioStar prepare to end the 22-year-old chat show Koffee With Karan, currently in its final season, the decision highlights a larger question facing st... और पढ़ें


Unpredictable revenue streams leave Indian film producers vulnerable to funding disputes

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Film-funding disputes are becoming more common, given that Indian movies are routinely financed against projected income from satellite, digital and overseas rights, which are con... और पढ़ें


Can TV serial characters turn viewers into shoppers?

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- With TV channel Dangal TV - owned by Enterr10 TV Network - and Flipkart coming together to create a content-to-commerce experience for the former's Hindi drama Rimjhim, entertainm... और पढ़ें


Ramayana set to lead biggest Diwali box office on record

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Mega-budget mythological epic Ramayana is set to revive festive magic in movie theatres, buoyed by the story's strong emotional resonance and a release spanning multiple languages... और पढ़ें


Beyond cricket: can non-cricket sporting leagues add value to platforms' entertainment mix?

New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Even as cricket remains the cornerstone of sports viewing in India, non-cricket properties are emerging as a way for broadcasters and streaming platforms to keep audiences engaged... और पढ़ें


Why Indian cinema can't match Hollywood's 100-day advance booking model

New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- As Marvel's upcoming superhero feature Avengers: Doomsday opens advance ticket sales nearly three months ahead of release and generates $125 million worldwide, entertainment indus... और पढ़ें


Creators and stand-up comics are driving India's live events boom

New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Music remains a major driver of India's live entertainment economy, but creator-led formats are one of the fastest-growing parts of the mix. According to the Ficci-EY 2026 report,... और पढ़ें


Beyond the weekend: theatres rejoice as films crack the weekday test

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Bucking the age-old trend of films, both big- and mid-budget, relying heavily on weekend collections, several recent titles with positive word-of-mouth have managed to draw signi... और पढ़ें


Bad press aside, do Bollywood's plagiarism rows have an on-ground impact?

New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- The Screenwriters Association has cleared actor Sayani Gupta of alleged copyright infringement in her directorial debut short film Aasmani. Filmmaker Vinita Negi claimed Gupta ha... और पढ़ें


Can an English release help Indian films break out beyond the diaspora?

New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The overseas business of Indian films has so far been driven largely by diaspora audiences who prefer to watch them in their original languages. However, with the big-budget myth... और पढ़ें