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May

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‘Amma Ariyan’ premieres at Cannes in restored 4K version

Late filmmaker John Abraham’s 1986 Malayalam masterpiece “Amma Ariyan” made a historic return at the Cannes Film Festival, screening on Saturday in the prestigious Cannes Classics section.   Showcased in a newly restored 4K version by the Film Heritage Foundation, the 115-minute film was the sole Indian title picked for the section this year.   Widely celebrated as one of Indian cinema’s most radical works, the politically charged, unconventional film served as the final directorial effort from Abraham before his death in 1987.   Produced by the Odessa Collective, a group of film enthusiasts co-founded by Abraham, the film is…

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17

May

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Aubrey Plaza to star in ‘Tomorrow Is a Drag’

Oscar-winning filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan is donning his director’s hat once again for “Tomorrow Is a Drag”.   Set in New York, the film boasts a high-profile ensemble led by Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby, and Matthew Broderick.   The drama marks Lonergan's highly anticipated return to the director’s chair since his 2016 masterpiece “Manchester by the Sea”, which won him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Casey Affleck had won the Oscar for Best Actor for the film that also secured Lonergan a nomination for Best Director.   According to reports, “Tomorrow Is a Drag” is already generating…

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17

May

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Ranbir Kapoor invests ₹3.31 crore in Ayodhya luxury land project

Ranbir Kapoor has become the latest high-profile figure to invest in Ayodhya’s booming property market, putting down ₹3.31 crore for a 2,134-square-foot plot. The land is situated within ‘The Sarayu’, an ambitious 75-acre luxury development by The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) perched along the banks of the Sarayu river.   This is not just an ordinary housing project; rather, it is being promoted as an elite lifestyle complex that offers more than 35 facilities, a large clubhouse, and a five-acre luxury hotel that will be run by The Leela Hotels. Indeed, in line with the spiritual sanctity of the…

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16

May

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Alia Bhatt hits back at troll over her Cannes video

Amid the glitz and glamour of her second Cannes appearance, Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt found herself at the centre of a harsh online controversy.   A viral video showed photographers lowering their cameras just as Alia stepped up to the red-carpet to pose. The incident triggered harsh online trolling claiming that the actor was ignored by the paparazzi on the international stage.   The internet soon erupted into a bitter debate with devoted fans rushing to defend Alia as others turned to troll her.   Also read: Alia Bhatt stuns at Cannes opening   Things got ugly when Bhatt shared…

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16

May

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Malayalam movie artistes felicitate CM VD Satheesan

Members of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) met Kerala's Chief Minister-designate, VD Satheesan, at his residence on Saturday morning, following the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s (UDF) decisive victory in the recent assembly elections. The small exchange happened in front of Satheesan’s house as he got ready to go to his appointments.   CCTV footage from the scene shows the hectic atmosphere around Satheesan’s house where stars of the Malayalam film fraternity had gathered to felicitate the senior leader by offering him flowers, a ceremonial shawl, and a special trophy. The important meeting is happening against the backdrop of…

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15

May

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Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri’s ‘Maa Behen’ out on June 4

To mark Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit’s 58th birthday on Friday, streaming giant Netflix announced that her upcoming crime comedy “Maa Behen” is set to premiere on June 4.   Directed by Suresh Triveni of “Tumhari Sulu” and “Jalsa” fame, the movie also stars Triptii Dimri and digital influencer Dharna Durgaa.   The fast-paced plot centres on Dixit's character, Rekha, a stressed mother whose chaotic routine is turned completely upside down when she discovers a dead body hidden in her kitchen.   "With her two daughters, Jaya (Dimri), the responsible one, and Sushma (Durgaa), the wild card, this trio must think…

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15

May

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Film cops are now just clichés: Randeep Hooda

Actor Randeep Hooda believes that films have reduced police characters to larger-than-life stereotypes, whereas streaming platforms provide the space for realistic, layered expression of such roles.   Hooda reprises his role as titular police officer Avinash Mishra in the second season of the crime thriller series “Inspector Avinash”.   Directed by Neerraj Pathak, the upcoming season plunges Avinash into a highly volatile 1990s Uttar Pradesh, forcing him to navigate an intense, high-stakes conflict that blends personal danger with cutthroat political warfare.   “A lot of our cop characters lately in films have been very caricature-ish, larger than life. That's also…

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15

May

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Madonna, Shakira, BTS set for historic FIFA World Cup halftime show

Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are officially set to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.   Global Citizen announced the star-studded, 11-minute musical spectacle on Thursday, marking a major entertainment upgrade for football's biggest stage.   The historic line-up was revealed through a playful social media video featuring Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interacting with iconic Sesame Street and The Muppets characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Kermit and Miss Piggy. The promotional clip also featured a special FaceTime cameo from BTS, confirming their participation in the historic…

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14

May

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Difficult times for creative people: Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha admits that it has become harder than ever to speak the "whole and entire truth" today, revealing that filmmakers and actors are playing it safe with the movie topics they choose.   Addressing whether mainstream cinema actively avoids tough real-world issues, the actor confessed that showing raw reality on screen just isn't always possible.   "If you speak the truth too much, the film also stops in today's time. It’s difficult to speak the whole and entire truth. So, I think, people are much more careful with the subjects that they’re choosing, with the truth they want to…

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May

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Anupam Kher wins Best Supporting Actor for ‘Calorie’ at UK Asian Film Festival

Anupam Kher just bagged another global win! The legendary actor took home the Best Supporting Actor Flame Award at the UK Asian Film Festival 2026 for his powerful performance in the Canadian-Indian film “Calorie”.   It was a massive night for the project, as director Eisha Marjara’s film also walked away with the Best Film award.   Taking to Instagram to share his excitement, Kher admitted to fans that the role was one of the most emotionally intense characters he has ever played. The actor said the character was inspired by real-life experiences, making the process both "challenging and emotionally draining".…

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