Author: Jyothi Venkatesh

Siddharth Roy Kapur calls the partnership an opportunity to channel compelling Indian voices into globally impactful content 28 May 2025, National: In a landmark move, Pratilipi, India’s largest digital storytelling platform, has partnered with the acclaimed production house Roy Kapur Films (RKF), to co-develop and produce a slate of films and series that leverage Pratilipi’s expansive story universe with RKF’s cinematic vision to bring authentic Indian narratives to life on screens in India and around the world. With over 30 million monthly active users, 1.6 million writers, and a catalogue of millions of stories across 12 Indian languages, Pratilipi has grown exponentially in recent years,…

When an actor plays their role so well that their own family starts teasing them, you know they’ve nailed it! That’s exactly what’s happening with Rashmi Gupta, who plays the cunning Mahuwa in Sun Neo’s show Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri. She has taken the vamp role to such heights that her loved ones can’t help but tease her about it. Talking about her character’s current track, she says, “Mahuwa has created chaos in the house. She is shown as a big enemy of the Bundela family and is always stirring up some drama inside the house. But since it’s a…

The anticipation around YRF’s War 2 is at an all-time high following the teaser release earlier this week. In his first official statement about the film, director Ayan Mukerji took to social media to share an emotional and heartfelt note, giving fans a glimpse into his journey with the much-awaited action spectacle. Check out his post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ_B65cs0FG/?igsh=MXVpaDN1OW14czl5eA== Ayan captioned his post with the team of War 2 saying, EXCITING TIMES With the Release of our Movie’s Teaser a few days ago, and 12 weeks to go before our Big Beautiful Movie hits Theatres, feels like the right time for me…

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…