‘Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2’ movie review: Ajai Rao’s courtroom drama is a smartly made crowd pleaser

Directed by Pavan Bhat, ‘Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2’, starring Ajai Rao and Prakash Belawadi, is a conventional legal drama with enough highs for the lovers of the genre

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Nani interview: ‘HIT 3’ does not glorify violence

Actor Nani opens up on venturing into high-stakes action entertainer zone, the importance of staying relevant and being game to do a full-fledged comedy

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From Pope Francis to the papal conclave: Why cinema is fascinated with the Vatican

As one of the world’s most secretive electorals resumes, following the death of Pope Francis, a variety of cinema reveals how the papacy and its selection process has long served as fodder for musings on power, faith, and the humanity…

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‘Khauf’ series review: Smita Singh’s skilful horror project blurs the line between real and supernatural

Featuring a stellar cast and staple horror tropes, Smita Singh’s latest show is a masterpiece in female-centric horror media

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The joy of listening to old-world jazz

The World Jazz Festival, held recently in different Indian cities, brought together artistes from across the globe

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Sasikumar interview: On ‘Tourist Family’, Madurai memories and the importance of staying rooted

Actor-director Sasikumar on getting back to the family genre with ‘Tourist Family’, looking back at ‘Subramaniapuram’ and more

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Jaideep Ahlawat on dancing, ‘fighting a lot’ with Saif Ali Khan in ‘Jewel Thief’ and his favourite heist movie

The 45-year-old actor took over everyone’s feeds with his velvety dance moves in the upcoming heist thriller ‘Jewel Thief’

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London-based musician Amritha Thankachy releases new single; speaks about Bharathiyar’s influence

With a new single that has just to released, London-based singer-songwriter Amritha Thankachy chats about curiosity and Carnatic music shaping her style

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Shyam Benegal to be honoured at silver jubilee edition of New York Indian Film Festival

The NYIFF, the longest-running and prestigious US festival dedicated to Indian independent cinema, will celebrate its milestone 25th edition from June 20–22

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How Kishori Amonkar and her mother Mogubai Kurdikar  blazed a trail in Hindustani music

Hindustani vocalist Radhika Joshi’s ‘Mai ri’ was an ode to the life and music of the mother-daughter duo.

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