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Bollywood's ageing stars leave a gap. Can young actors fill it?

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Hindi film studios are turning to a younger crop of actors to revive theatrical fortunes, betting that fresh faces can deliver success without charging hefty fees. Industry expe... Read More


Social media influencers have a new playground: Indian reality TV

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Indian reality television, long challenged by high costs and inadequate returns, is increasingly turning to social media influencers and creators to headline shows, particularly ... Read More


Regional pride is becoming a box-office draw for Indian cinema

New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- As Sidharth Malhotra's fantasy thriller The Vvaan nears the Rs.60 crore mark, drawing on folklore surrounding the Van Devi temple in Bihar, entertainment industry experts say reg... Read More


From Daayra to Assi, social message films lose their box office and streaming magic

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Films with strong social messaging, which emerged as a theatrical-friendly genre before the pandemic, have lost their draw at the box office. The failure of movies such as Daayra,... Read More


Beyond the diaspora: Indian music artists are ready for a true global crossover

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- While Indian music artists regularly tour internationally and generate significant listenership and footfalls across Canada, the UK, parts of the EU, Australia, Singapore and Mala... Read More


AI is changing entertainment. Here's what investors are betting on

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Recent investments in media and entertainment, from Prime Focus-backed Brahma AI raising $150 million to AI-native live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform thumpN raisi... Read More


Regional cinema takes aim at premium screens. Can audiences pay?

New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- A bunch of regional-language films such as Tamil sports drama Mandaadi and Kannada action film Toxic, among others, have recently taken a shot at showcasing in premium cinema form... Read More


Microdramas, K-dramas, anime grow as local OTT originals see rationalization

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Microdramas, Korean dramas and anime have emerged as the fastest-growing content formats since 2025, outpacing homegrown content across languages as younger viewers embrace intern... Read More


Diminishing returns: Bollywood's over-reliance on sequels needs a reset

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Hindi cinema's reliance on sequels and franchise films including middling box-office performers Cocktail 2 and Alpha stands in sharp contrast to Hollywood's success with new, non-... Read More


Bollywood loves remakes, but not the legal loopholes around them

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- With South Indian production house Seven Arts International contesting producer Firoz Nadiadwala's right to make the next instalment in the Hera Pheri comedy film franchise, the... Read More