Indian cinema loses visionary filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Bengaluru: Veteran filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, best known for the iconic silent comedy Pushpaka Vimana, died at the age of 95 in Chennai on Saturday night. He breathed his last at 10.30pm at Kauvery Hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for…
Jr NTR vows legal action over AI-morphed ‘Chuttamalle’ video featuring Janhvi Kapoor
HYDERABAD: Telugu superstar Jr NTR has expressed outrage over an alleged AI-morphed video featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor, warning that he will pursue legal action against those responsible for creating and circulating the content. The video, which has…
Upendra, Prabhudeva to reunite on screen after 24 years in Karthik Subbaraj’s Netflix film
Bengaluru: Kannada star Upendra and popular actor-dancer Prabhudeva are set to reunite on screen after a gap of 24 years. The duo, who last appeared together in the 2002 Kannada hit H2O, will reportedly headline an upcoming multilingual project being…
Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar bring horror to the fields in ‘Kaali Kheti’
Mumbai: Veteran actor Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar will headline the upcoming horror film Kaali Kheti, which is scheduled to hit theatres on October 23, 2026. The makers announced the release date on Tuesday and unveiled the film’s first poster,…
After ‘Good Night’ and ‘Lover’, K Manikandan returns with ‘Makkal Kavalan’
Mumbai: Tamil actor K Manikandan is set to return to the big screen with Makkal Kavalan, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026. The makers announced the release date on the occasion of the actor’s birthday. Manikandan will…
Veteran percussionist Deva dies, leaves behind decades-long Kannada film legacy
Bengaluru: Veteran percussionist and drummer Deva, widely regarded as the ‘Sivamani of Kannada cinema’, died following prolonged health complications. He was 64. Deva had been battling health issues for around three-and-a-half years. His condition…
Darshan seeks one-week delay in approver statement in Renukaswamy murder case
Bengaluru: Actor Darshan, who is currently in custody in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, has sought a further delay in the recording of the statement of co-accused Pradosh Rao, who has agreed to turn approver in the case. The 59th City Civil…
Rishab Shetty invites fresh talent for his next film; auditions on October 2
Bengaluru: Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is on the lookout for fresh talent for his upcoming film under the banner of Rishab Shetty Films. Following the success of Kantara, the filmmaker is gearing up for another new story and has invited aspiring actors…
Film stars must use influence responsibly, says President Murmu
Ekta Nagar: Film personalities, particularly actors who wield considerable influence over young people, should use their visibility to promote positive messages and stay away from endorsing products that could harm public health, President Droupadi Murmu…
Anant Nag receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award as President Murmu presents 72nd National Film Awards
Ekta Nagar: Veteran actor Anant Nag was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday. The award recognises Nag’s outstanding…