Maranamass (2025) Review: A Dark Comedy That Rides on Chaos and Charisma

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

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Maranamass (2025), directed by debutant Sivaprasad, is a black comedy that gleefully embraces chaos. With a quirky title and an even quirkier premise, the film follows a bus journey that spirals into a darkly comic, unpredictable night involving a serial killer, his intended victim, her

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Bazooka (2025) Review: Mammootty Shines in a Stylish but Uneven Action Thriller

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Bazooka (2025), directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, is an ambitious Malayalam action thriller that dares to blend gaming motifs with traditional crime drama. With Mammootty leading the charge as a mysterious ethical hacker named Antony John, and Gautham Vasudev Menon playing a stoic ACP Benjamin Joshua, the film sets out to deliver a stylized, high-concept […]

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Good Bad Ugly (2025) Review: A Fan-Pleasing Firework That Fizzles on Substance

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Good Bad Ugly (2025), directed by Adhik Ravichandran, arrives as one of the most hyped Tamil releases of the year, primarily due to Ajith Kumar’s return to the screen in a mass-heavy avatar. With a stellar ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Yogi Babu, and Jackie Shroff, and a reported budget pushing ₹300 crore, […]

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“A Minecraft Movie” Review: Box Office Blockbuster, Critical Head-Scratcher, and Gen Alpha’s Cinematic Playground

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

When a film adaptation of the world’s most popular sandbox game was announced, expectations ranged from wild curiosity to cautious skepticism. On April 4, 2025, A Minecraft Movie hit theaters—and it did so like a diamond pickaxe to the face of conventional box office logic. Despite a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of just 49%, the […]

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Income Tax Department Seeks Clarification from Prithviraj Sukumaran

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

The Income Tax Department has issued a notice to actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, requesting clarification regarding his earnings from three films released in 2022: “Gold,” “Jana Gana Mana,” and “Kaduva.” Prithviraj co-produced and starred in these films but reportedly did not receive remuneration as an actor. Instead, he earned

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ED Raids Office of ‘Empuraan’ Producer Gokulam Gopalan in Chennai

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a raid at the Chennai office of renowned businessman and film producer Gokulam Gopalan. The action took place on April 4, targeting his financial firm operating in the Kodambakkam area. The investigation is centered around suspected violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), allegedly linked to his chit-fund

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Mohanlal Apologizes for Riot References in ‘L2: Empuraan’, Announces Cuts

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal has issued a formal apology following public backlash over scenes in his upcoming film L2: Empuraan, which appeared to reference the 2002 Gujarat riots. The controversy prompted concerns over the depiction of communal violence, leading the actor and the film’s production team to make swift changes. In his statement, Mohanlal said […]

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Kunal Kamra Summoned Again Amidst Ongoing Feud with Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself at the center of controversy once again, this time with a second summons issued against him. The summons come as part of his ongoing feud with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which has escalated due to Kamra’s satirical comments about the minister. Despite the legal pressure, Kamra has doubled […]

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Parliament to Host ‘Chhaava’ Screening with PM Modi and Union Ministers

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

A special screening of the historical drama film Chhaava will be held at the Balayogi Auditorium within the Parliament library building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union Ministers, and Members of Parliament are expected to attend the screening, which will also host the film’s lead actor Vicky Kaushal and other members of the cast and […]

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CBI Concludes Sushant Singh Rajput Death Investigation as Suicide; Rhea Chakraborty’s Lawyer Affirms Findings

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

Nearly five years after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its closure report, confirming that the actor died by suicide. The agency stated that there was no evidence of foul play, bringing an official end to the high-profile investigation that gripped the nation and triggered widespread […]