Author: Jyothi Venkatesh

A new Australian finance and production entity, Southern Sitara, was announced at Cannes today to fund and produce a slate of Australian-Indian feature films. Founded by investment and strategy duo Roshni Pandey and Jagdish Sidhu—who manage a portfolio across Southeast Asia, London, and Australia—Southern Sitara will co-produce with award-winning production company TEMPLE, based at Disney Studios Australia in Sydney. Conceived by filmmaker Anupam Sharma (who previously triggered the Australia India Film Fund), Southern Sitara will provide development funding, production investment, gap financing, and cash flow loans for eligible projects. Targeting films with budgets between AUD 5–11 million, it uses a…

In an unexpected twist of events, Indian Idol Season 1 winner, Abhijeet Sawant has revealed that he once used Tinder even after being married. The admission highlights how dating apps today are often used for more than just finding a partner, sometimes driven by casual interest. Sawant confirmed that he used the app a few years into his marriage but deleted his profile once the story went public. The singer also admitted that his wife, Shilpa Sawant, was unaware of his Tinder profile till the time news came out. The revelation was discussed during The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra,…

One of India’s biggest superstars of all time, Hrithik Roshan, is thrilled to see how the teaser of his blockbuster franchise War 2 broke the internet! Hrithik not only reprises the role of Kabir but also ups the ante of the super-spy Kabir in War 2 with his swagger, intensity, look, brilliant acting, and ease in pulling off deadly action sequences that have got everyone talking. Hrithik says, “War is a really special franchise for me. So, seeing the appreciation that War 2’s teaser is getting, seeing how people are pouring their love for NTR, Kiara, Ayan, for me, and…

Chennai was ground zero for cinematic euphoria as the much-awaited trailer of Thug Life—the monumental collaboration between Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, and A. R. Rahman—was launched with thunderous fanfare in a star-studded event that turned the city into a celebration of Indian cinema’s most iconic reunion. The launch was an extraordinary affair—The Thugfluencers Event—it was an experience, a full-blown, immersive festival for fans, creators, and influencers who descended from across the country to witness the storm that is Thug Life. The evening saw the titans of the film grace the stage—Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, A. R. Rahman, Silambarasan TR (STR),…

The supremely gifted Sneha Shankar, whose voice has already captivated millions through reality shows and musical stages, is now all set to make her official playback under the baton of none other than A.R. Rahman musical in the magnum opus Thug Life, directed by cinematic maestro Mani Ratnam starring Kamal Hassan . At just 19, Sneha carries the rich legacy of Indian music in her soul and voice. The daughter of renowned music director Ram Shankar and granddaughter of the legendary Shree Shankarji (of the iconic Shankar-Shambhu duo), she brings with her not just talent but tradition, honed since the…

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival witnessed a heartfelt moment as the trailer of Snow Flower, a Marathi-language film directed by acclaimed National award winning filmmaker Gajendra Ahire, was unveiled at the Bharat Pavilion. The event drew attention not only for its cinematic promise but also for the presence of celebrated actress Chhaya Kadam, who returned to Cannes after last year’s success with All We Imagine As Light and Sister Midnight. Snow Flower produced by Deepak Kumar Bhagat (Percy Vs Goliath) and Rekha Bhagat, stars Chhaya Kadam, Vaibhav Mangale, Sarfaraz Alam and Manawa Devendra Bhagwat among others. The story revolves around…

The theatrical release of Pune Highway has been officially postponed from May 16 to May 23, as announced by the makers. In a statement, makers shared: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to shift the release of our film Pune Highway from May 16 to May 23. We look forward to seeing you at the cinemas.” Directed by Bugs Bhargava Krishna and Rahul daCunha, Pune Highway is a gripping whodunnit based on the critically acclaimed play of the same name. Produced by Drop D Films and Ten Years Younger Productions, the film stars Amit Sadh and Jim Sarbh, alongside…

A spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit Taare Zameen Par, AamirKhan’s Sitaare Zameen Par has kept audiences excited ever since its announcement. Finally, after a long wait, the first glimpse of the highly anticipated film is here. The first official poster of the film has been unveiled, along with the announcement of its release date: 20th June. Now, with the release of the first poster, the anticipation has reached new heights. The poster features Aamir Khan along with 10 debutant actors, hinting at yet another joyful, refreshing and enchanting tale on the horizon. With the film Aamir Khan Productions is…

Mumbai witnessed a spectacular celebration of music, emotion, and unity as AR Rahman’s ‘The Wonderment Tour’ lit up the DY Patil Stadium, captivating a massive audience of over 40,000 attendees. Held as a marquee event as part of Waves Summit 2025, the concert proved to be a genre-defying experience that fans are calling a “once-in-a-lifetime moment.” The evening began with dynamic performances by The Yellow Diary, Anubha Bajaj, and Ridáy, who set the tone with their fresh and much loved songs. The momentum only built from there as the stage was taken over by musical legends Sukhwinder Singh, Jonita Gandhi,…

CLA and GoAP signed an MOU to conceptualize and operationalize India’s first Transmedia Entertainment City, Creatorland in Andhra Pradesh, which will have immersive theme parks, gaming zones, global cinema co-production zones and will also help drive job creation, skill development, tourism and digital innovation. This partnership was announced at the WAVES Summit being held in Mumbai from 1st to 4th May which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi. The MOU was signed in the presence of Shri Kandula Durgesh, Hon’ble Minister Tourism and Entertainment, Government of Andhra Pradesh, by Ms Amrapali Kata, CEO Tourism and Shri…