Global Box Office 2026 Lags 2019 Due to Mid-Tier Film Decline

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The global theatrical market in 2026 is not collapsing. It is restructuring. At first glance, the year appears underwhelming when compared to pre-pandemic highs. But a deeper statistical breakdown reveals a more specific issue: the erosion of the mid-tier film segment that historically

Op-Eds Opinion

Dhurandhar, Uri, And The Kerala Story Represent A New Bollywood That Is No Longer Apologetic About India

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

The release and reception of films such as Uri: The Surgical Strike, The Kerala Story, and now Dhurandhar mark a clear shift in the tone of mainstream Hindi cinema. For decades, Bollywood approached themes of nationalism, terrorism, and geopolitical conflict with caution. Patriotism was often wrapped in nostalgia or emotional symbolism, and contemporary security issues

Op-Eds Opinion

Bollywood Celebrities’ Virtue Signalling and the Hypocrisy Problem

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Celebrities in India have discovered a convenient shortcut to relevance. When the scripts slow down and the spotlight dims, they reach for moral philosophy. The latest exhibit is actor Radhika Apte, who recently expressed discomfort with violence in cinema and linked it to her inability to bring a child into today’s world. On the surface, […]

Entertainment

Kantara Two Is Cinema, Masti 4 Is Bollywood’s Limit

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

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 […]

Entertainment Reviews

Kantara Chapter 1 – Movie Review

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

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

Entertainment Reviews

Dashavatar Review: The Kantara Moment of Marathi Cinema

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

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 […]

South India State News

Karnataka Caps Movie Tickets at ₹200

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

The Karnataka government has decided to cap cinema ticket prices at ₹200 (excluding taxes) across all theatres, including multiplexes. The move comes through the newly amended Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025. Exemptions for Premium Small Screens The rule exempts premium multi-screen theatres with 75 seats or fewer, allowing them to charge above the