Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 expands the celebrated world of Kantara into an ambitious prequel that stretches across mythology, folklore, and history. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film explores the origins of divine traditions and human conflict, offering audiences both a

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is an audacious blend of dark comedy, political satire, and action spectacle that cements his reputation as one of modern cinema’s boldest directors. Running at nearly three hours, the film refuses to settle into one genre, instead shifting between screwball farce, paranoid thriller, and tender family drama. It […]

A court in Bathinda, Punjab, has directed actor-politician Kangana Ranaut to appear in person on October 27 in a defamation case. The court rejected her plea to attend via video conferencing. Case Origins The suit was filed by 73-year-old Mahinder Kaur from Bahadurgarh Jandian village, Bathinda. She alleges that during the 2020–21 farmers’ protest, Kangana […]

Dashavatar (2025) arrives as a breathtaking blend of cinema and culture, one that anchors itself in the folk traditions of Konkan while speaking to a modern audience. Directed and written by Subodh Khanolkar, the film is a suspenseful yet soulful journey into the world of Dashavatari theatre, the centuries-old folk art based on the ten […]

Subhash Kapoor’s Jolly LLB 3 attempts to bring together the best elements of its successful predecessors: sharp satire, socially relevant themes, and the familiar clash of two flawed but endearing lawyers. This time, the subject is weightier than ever — the farmers’ protest and the contentious Land Acquisition Act. On paper, it should have been […]

I walked into Ek Chatur Naar with a fair bit of curiosity. The film had the promise of being a sharp, witty black comedy thriller — the kind of cat-and-mouse game that thrives on tension, clever writing, and just the right amount of humour. And to its credit, the script lays a solid foundation. The […]

Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai is one of the most ambitious fantasy films to emerge from Telugu cinema in recent years. Backed by People Media Factory and mounted on a budget of around ₹60 crore, the film promises a grand spectacle that merges elements of Indian mythology with futuristic superhero storytelling. On paper, it is a bold […]

Kannada film star Darshan, held in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, described his prison conditions as “unbearable” during a court hearing. Appearing via video on Sept 9, he lamented that he hadn’t seen sunlight for 30 days, complained of fungal infections on his hands, and said his clothes had begun to smell. In despair, […]

Inspector Zende is a film that delivers entertainment in a quirky, unusual way, but it ultimately works best as a one-time watch. The movie’s playful tone keeps the viewer engaged, yet it also leaves behind a sense of incompleteness. The missed opportunities in the storyline and screenplay mean that while the ride is enjoyable, it […]

I watched The Bengal Files with the expectation that it would shed light on one of the darkest yet least remembered chapters of Indian history, but what unfolded on screen was an absolute disappointment. The movie is all over the place. Instead of focusing on the core subject with sensitivity and depth, the filmmakers reduced […]