Nearly a decade after the original redefined what an animated film could say about society, Zootopia 2 arrives with an entirely different mission. Instead of attempting to surpass the first film’s sharp commentary or replicate its cultural impact, it makes a deliberate creative choice: to build
Music composer A.R. Rahman recently shared deeply personal memories of his childhood, revealing that his parents were once forced onto the streets by his father’s family. He said his father, R.K. Shekhar, worked three jobs simultaneously to secure a rented home for the family, but those years took a heavy toll on his health. Loss […]
The Taj Story attempts to walk a delicate cinematic tightrope — one stretched between historical debate, fictional reconstruction and the ever-sensitive arena of public sentiment. It is a film with ambition, urgency and relevance. But what it lacks is narrative conviction. What it does have, however, is a powerful anchor in the form of Paresh […]
De De Pyaar De 2 arrives with the usual expectations that accompany sequels — familiar faces, familiar conflicts and the risk of repetition. Yet, the film manages to rise above predictability, thanks largely to a magnetic, deeply nuanced performance by R. Madhavan. This sequel becomes his stage, and he commands it with effortless authority. Every […]
Suparn S Varma’s Haq stands tall as one of the most fearless courtroom dramas in recent Hindi cinema. The film revisits the emotionally charged debate between faith and fundamental rights through the lens of a woman’s quiet defiance. It is not loud or theatrical, yet every scene leaves a mark. At its heart, Haq is […]
Aditya Dhar’s Baramulla, directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, unfolds as a chilling yet poetic narrative that transforms the snow-laden silence of Kashmir into a canvas of grief and guilt. The film isn’t merely a supernatural thriller; it’s a meditation on trauma, exile, and the ghosts that linger not in houses, but in memories. Set in […]
In a significant ruling, the Mohanlal ivory possession case took a fresh turn as the Kerala High Court cancelled the actor’s ownership certificate for four elephant tusks that were seized in 2011. The court directed the state government to issue a fresh notification following proper legal procedures, citing the earlier certificate’s lack of statutory enforcement. […]
A Hyderabad city civil court has granted interim protection to actor Chiranjeevi’s personality and publicity rights. The order prevents more than 30 online platforms, including e-commerce sites and YouTube channels, from using his name, image, likeness or voice without prior consent. This also extends to AI-generated or cloned formats. Court’s Observations In its ruling
Kantara One was a revelation, and Kantara Two has gone even further, cementing itself as proof of what Indian cinema can achieve when vision, culture, and authenticity take the driver’s seat. Meanwhile, Bollywood has proudly lined up its next cultural contribution: Masti 4. Yes, while one part of India is busy redefining cinema, the other […]
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 visual spectacle and a spiritual journey. The film’s greatest strength lies in its















