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As the end credits of Ghaati rolled, the words “The Queen – Anushka Shetty” appeared on screen. It felt apt. Anushka carries a regal presence and has proven across her 20-year career that she can embody powerful characters. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, this Telugu film is an action-heavy spectacle, with Anushka playing a woman seeking…
Performing artiste-turned-filmmaker Shilpika Bordoloi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The saying that the smallest pebble can cause the greatest ripples finds resonance in Shilpika Bordoloi’s short film Mau: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw, which has won the National Award for the Best Debut Film of a Director in the Non-Feature Films category this year. In Delhi…
A still from ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ | Photo Credit: Mega Surya Production Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan, opened to strong but not record-breaking numbers at the box office on Thursday, collecting ₹44.20 crore net in India on its first day, according to early estimates from Sacnilk. Directed by Krish and Jyothi Krisna,…
For the third consecutive year, the Kannada film industry is enduring a dull phase. Barring a few impressive attempts from newcomers (Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javabdararu, Nodidavaru Enantare, Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana), Sandalwood hasn’t produced enough quality content to pull the audience to theatres. Robbed of the big-screen experience, movie lovers have turned to YouTube to watch…
A still from ‘Seeing Red’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Seeing Red, the Tamil short film which was selected for the MAMI’s Select: Filmed on iPhone initiative, is facing plagiarism allegations. On Monday (02 May, 2025), writer and journalist Jeyarani took to Instagram to claim that Seeing Red is based on her story, Sevvarali Poocharam,…
A still from The Secret Messengers | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The world is still divided on the answer to the question whether aliens exist. The Secret Messengers, a short film by PGS Sooraj, has explored the concept from an Indian, rather a South Indian context. The 19-minute short, devoid of dialogue, is set in…
Watch: Devayani on directing the short film, ‘Kaikuttai Rani’ Tamil actress Devayani | Photo Credit: Shiva Raj S Devayani went to get her daughter admitted in college. She ended up enrolling there instead. “Yes, that’s exactly how it happened,” laughs Devayani, a well-known face for fans of Tamil cinema and TV serials after more than…
A still from ‘Anuja’ | Photo Credit: Netflix Indian cinema celebrates another Oscar nomination as Anuja, a short film backed by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, secures a coveted spot in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 2025 Academy Awards. The nominations, announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, mark a significant…
‘Anuja’ | Photo Credit: Netflix The acclaimed short film Anuja is set to debut on Netflix, offering global audiences a heartwarming and powerful story of resilience. Directed by Adam J. Graves, the film follows nine-year-old Anuja, played by Sajda Pathan, who works in a garment factory in Delhi alongside her sister Palak, portrayed by Ananya…
