Blog | Ananya Panday To Shefali Shah, How OTT Turned Careers Around

Blog | Ananya Panday To Shefali Shah, How OTT Turned Careers Around

Latha Srinivasan | Tuesday October 29, 2024

Actors who may not fit into mainstream cinema's formulaic roles often find success by portraying complex, unconventional characters.

Opinion | <i>Devara</i> Debacle And Why Pan-Indian Films Aren't About Stars Alone

Opinion | Devara Debacle And Why Pan-Indian Films Aren't About Stars Alone

Latha Srinivasan | Monday October 07, 2024

The Hindi dubbed version has garnered a meagre ₹5 crore at the box office. Fortunately, Jr NTR's loyal fanbase has rallied around the original version, propelling its impressive opening and robust collections.

Opinion | <i> Sector 36 </i>: How Far Is Too Far For 'Content'?

Opinion | Sector 36 : How Far Is Too Far For 'Content'?

Latha Srinivasan | Friday September 27, 2024

Exploiting the trauma of others and inadvertently glorifying killers is a tragedy in itself. In the case of Sector 36, neither the intention is justifiable, nor the execution.

Blog | Bobby Deol's Villain Era Is Just Getting Started

Blog | Bobby Deol's Villain Era Is Just Getting Started

Latha Srinivasan | Friday September 20, 2024

Bobby Deol's dark era has caught the attention of South cinema too, which has always loved a good villain, especially from Bollywood.

Opinion | Nostalgia Or Content Crunch? Why Theatres Are Returning To Old Hits

Opinion | Nostalgia Or Content Crunch? Why Theatres Are Returning To Old Hits

Latha Srinivasan | Friday September 13, 2024

The release cycle of films has undergone a shift and with many new big-budget flicks not doing well at the box office, producers and distributors seem to have put on their thinking caps to ensure theatres get a steady stream of content.

Opinion | Bollywood Romance Is Dead. Long Live Action!

Opinion | Bollywood Romance Is Dead. Long Live Action!

Latha Srinivasan | Sunday September 01, 2024

Has romance disappeared from Bollywood? Or has it just morphed into romantic comedies, romantic action, and romantic thrillers?

Opinion | <i>Stree 2</i> To <i>Munjya</i>, Indian Horror Is Seeing A 'Folk' Reawakening

Opinion | Stree 2 To Munjya, Indian Horror Is Seeing A 'Folk' Reawakening

Latha Srinivasan | Wednesday August 28, 2024

India, with its rich culture and traditions, has a huge potential to explore both horror and horror-comedy genres. Ultimately, what the audience wants is good stories.

Opinion | South Can Learn A Marketing Lesson Or Two From SRK

Opinion | South Can Learn A Marketing Lesson Or Two From SRK

Latha Srinivasan | Tuesday August 20, 2024

The aversion to film promotions is not unique to 'Kalki' star Prabhas or Telugu industry. Tamil star Ajith hasn't promoted any of his films ever, actor Vijay barely gives any interviews, while Rajinikanth is also known for being fond of promotions.

Opinion | Enter Real Khalnayak: How Sanjay Dutt Became South's Favourite 'Villain'

Opinion | Enter Real Khalnayak: How Sanjay Dutt Became South's Favourite 'Villain'

Latha Srinivasan | Friday August 09, 2024

Going by the roles he's essaying, Dutt's resurrection as a star is symbolic of not just the emergence of a new Indian film industry, but also the arrival of a new-age, kick-ass Indian villain who is more than just guns and swank.

Opinion | <i>Sarfira</i> To <i>Shehzada</i>, Bollywood's Obsession With Remakes Is Destroying It

Opinion | Sarfira To Shehzada, Bollywood's Obsession With Remakes Is Destroying It

Latha Srinivasan | Thursday July 25, 2024

Given the multifront competition Bollywood today faces from regional cinema and Hollywood alike, filmmakers in B-Town must start putting their money into original stories if they want to strike gold at the box office.

Opinion | A Lesson From Rajinikanth: Not Every Film Needs A Sequel

Opinion | A Lesson From Rajinikanth: Not Every Film Needs A Sequel

Latha Srinivasan | Wednesday July 17, 2024

After the sorry performance of 'Indian 2', many on social media raised a pertinent question - does it make sense to make a sequel to a film that was already a box office superhit?

Opinion | It's Time Bollywood Gave Small-Budget Films The Respect They Deserve

Opinion | It's Time Bollywood Gave Small-Budget Films The Respect They Deserve

Latha Srinivasan | Wednesday July 10, 2024

The bottom line is that movie theatres can't survive on blockbusters alone, whether it is Hollywood or Bollywood. Perhaps, it is time for the Hindi film industry to rethink its model.

Opinion | Bollywood Needs To Stop Bleeding Producers Dry. South Has Lessons

Opinion | Bollywood Needs To Stop Bleeding Producers Dry. South Has Lessons

Latha Srinivasan | Thursday July 04, 2024

Post-COVID-19, many in the Hindi film industry, including producers, studio heads, and top executives, are looking for a market correction, beginning with star fees.

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