Karan Johar blasts nepotism trolls targeting Alia Bhatt: ‘Most idiotic person on this planet’

The director defended the actress he launched in 2012’s ‘Student of the Year’, making it clear he’s had enough of the nepotism narrative

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Cannes 2025: Jacqueline Fernandez honoured, Nitanshi Goel pays tribute to Indian cinema icons

Recognised among six global honourees, Jacqueline stood alongside Sarah Taibah, Elham Ali, Amina Khalil, Engfa Waraha, Gaya Jiji, and Rungano Nyoni under the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema initiative

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The big cost of watching a film on the large screen in Bengaluru

Bengaluru has remained infamous for high-priced movie tickets. The State government’s proposal to cap the ticket price at ₹200 came as a ray of hope for film buffs, but a similar move in 2017 had borne no result, writes Vivek…

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Seen on OTT: What The Two Popes reveals about the lost dialogue in Indian academia

In an academic climate where the space for ideas to clash and grow can be scarce, ‘The Two Popes’ shows what true dialogue could look like.

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Elizabeth Keyton aka Elikutty’s debut picture book spotlights Malayalam vowels

Language expert Elizabeth Keyton’s debut picture book is aimed at introducing children to Malayalam vowels in a fun and engaging manner

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‘RAPO 22’: Ram Pothineni’s upcoming film titled ‘Andhra King Taluka’

Also starring Bhagyashri Borse and Upendra, the Telugu movie is directed by Mahesh Babu P

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‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ movie review: The perverse joy of a thousand tiny dooms

‘Final Destination’ has always trafficked in the improbable; what’s remarkable is how ‘Bloodlines’ leans into that improbability with a genuine affection for the ridiculous

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How the Rajasthani folk band SAZ is experimenting with sounds of the desert

Sadiq, Asin and Zakir’s music while rooted in the regional folk music vocabulary, takes off from fresh viewpoints.

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‘Andor’ Season 2 finale review: The Force is with Cassian and company in thrilling, tragic climax

As the rebel alliance and Imperial Forces form up against sharply drawn battle lines, Tony Gilroy elegantly moves the pieces towards their inevitable heroic ending

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Jeremy Allen White, Austin Butler to lead crime saga ‘Enemies’

In ‘Enemies’, a relentless detective and an infamous contract killer collide in a deadly game of cat and mouse

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