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‘God of War’ live-action series casts Callum Vinson as Atreus

Amazon Prime Video’s highly anticipated live-action adaptation of ‘God of War’ has found its Atreus, with young actor Callum Vinson officially joining the series as the son of Kratos from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PkMS6JF via IFTTT

Sexual assault case: Chargesheet filed against former Kerala MLA and filmmaker P.T. Kunju Muhammed

Kunju Muhammed chaired the jury which selected Malayalam films for 30th edition of IFFK in 2025. The police case is that he invited a woman filmmaker to his hotel room on the pretext of discussing IFFK selection process and outraged her modesty from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ugr3iWp via IFTTT

Producer of Rajinikanth’s Kochadaiiyaan should pay fine of ₹2.52 crore or go to jail, orders Madras High Court

Justice Sunder Mohan confirms conviction of Murali Manohar in cheque bounce case but modifies six month sentence to just payment of fine from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Acvsyx0 via IFTTT

‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’ teaser: Brad Pitt is back in action in Super Bowl first-look

Netflix released the one-minute teaser at Super Bowl LX confirming Pitt’s return as the laid-back stuntman first introduced in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/B2nyZ98 via IFTTT

Paul Thomas Anderson wins DGA Award for ‘One Battle After Another’, strengthening his Oscar front-runner status

The victory significantly strengthens Anderson’s standing in the awards race, as the DGA prize is widely viewed as the strongest predictor of the Academy Award for Best Director from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/blD0Iry via IFTTT

‘Ashakal Aayiram’ movie review: Jayaram in form in this breezy feel-good drama that falters in the end

Jayaram and his son Kalidas Jayaram yet again get to play their real-life relationship on screen in the film directed by G. Prajith from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/awys3cT via IFTTT

‘Rakkasapuradhol’ movie review: This Raj B Shetty-starrer gets the job done after a shaky start

Director Ravi Saranga’s thriller, starring Raj B Shetty, stumbles a bit early on, before it ramps up the tension for an intense finish from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/iDePkp7 via IFTTT

BIFFes 2026: In ‘White Snow’, a banned film fined its way through the Himalayas

In ‘White Snow’, a moving Urdu film by Praveen Morchhale, we follow Fatima, a determined mom on a wild adventure through the Himalayas as she fights to show her son Ameer’s banned short film from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LYP6gmu via IFTTT

Malavika Mohanan talks about Sardar 2 and life between film sets

A quick chat with actress Malavika Mohanan, ahead of her summer release Sardar 2 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hIldYuo via IFTTT

Actor Mohanlal, producer Antony Perumbavoor exonerated in 2007 film dispute case

Upholding a lower court verdict, Kozhikode sessions court exonerates the duo stating that the charges brought against them were devoid of merit from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/P4rCF1v via IFTTT

‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ movie review: About time to put this killer to pasture

All the back and forth, mincing machines, cleavers, dank basements, creep chords, jump scares and gore do not translate into even halfway decent thrills from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zMrSbtd via IFTTT

‘Sri Chidambaram Garu’ movie review: A refreshing, earnest tale of self-discovery

Director Vinay Ratnam’s simple story comes alive with its delectable imagery, soothing music and impressive performances  from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yhE7skJ via IFTTT

Kerala actor Maniyanpillai Raju involved in hit-and-run; two youths on motorcycle injured

Police register case for rash driving and failure to ensure medical assistance to the injured. The incident occurred near Trivandrum Club in Thiruvananthapuram city late Thursday from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/l1pTMSA via IFTTT

‘With Love’ movie review: Anaswara Rajan’s cute rom-com lacks emotional heft

Though written with a lot of heart and a conviction to make a simple and sweet meet-cute, debutant Madhan’s film ends up as a middling rom-com that lacks inner scaffolding from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LkuZsjq via IFTTT

Meet Reble: India’s rising rap star

The young artist from Meghalaya, who delivered hits in recent blockbusters Lokah and Dhurandhar, looks set to redefine the Indian cinema soundscape from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/m8dli3g via IFTTT

Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ gets a new release date

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WUxpEFX via IFTTT

Kim Seon-ho interview: On ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ and all things romance

Following the release of ‘Can This Love Be Translated?,’ actor Kim Seon-ho reflects on what it takes to be a romantic lead, preparing to play a polyglot, and his chemistry with co-star Go Youn-jung from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/U48cXsn via IFTTT

‘D55’: Mammootty to star alongside Dhanush in Rajkumar Periasamy’s film

With music scored by Sai Abhyankkar, the film stars Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the female leads from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uQVq4Tz via IFTTT

‘The Drama’ trailer: Zendaya’s dark confession threatens her fairytale wedding with Robert Pattinson

Kristoffer Borgli’s A24 romance takes a sharp turn as a picture-perfect engagement unravels days before the ceremony from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PRlwFEr via IFTTT

BIFFes 2026: Women directors call for cinema beyond the male gaze

At the Bengaluru International Film Festival, filmmakers Jacqueline Roussety, Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy and Nidhi Saxena tackled the frustrating double standards in how films portray men and women from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7duylsB via IFTTT

‘O' Romeo’: Lawsuit in Mumbai court seeks stay on release of the Shahid Kapoor-starrer

A lawsuit filed by Sanober Shaikh, daughter Hussain Shaikh, claimed that Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj are “involved in the production and direction of a film based on the biography of her late father” from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/duGbOpj via IFTTT

Jio Studios acquires stake in Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment

Sikhya is known for producing Academy Award winning films, ‘Period. End of Sentence.’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/raIx2S1 via IFTTT

Bhumi Pednekar: I find solace in the fact that my art is not apolitical

The actor, along with writer-creator Suresh Triveni, opens up about making their show ‘Daldal’, how Suresh worked on adapting it from a novel, Bhumi’s reading habits and more from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hisfeWq via IFTTT

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ trailer: Meryl Streep’s sassy Miranda Priestly reunites with “one of her Emilys”

Directed by David Frankel, the film is all set to release in theatres on May 1 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/iH9nxEt via IFTTT

Anaswara Rajan and Abishan Jeevinth on ‘With Love’ and why love stories never get saturated

The actors also speak about the dearth of romance dramas in Tamil and how they are handling success in this early stage of their careers from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Ge8Xq3w via IFTTT

Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama ’It Was Just an Accident’ arrested in Tehran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind the Iranian film ‘It Was Just an Accident’, was arrested in Tehran on Saturday, just weeks ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pAo5eKy via IFTTT

Anurag Kashyap’s long-delayed ‘Kennedy’ to finally land on OTT in India

The neo-noir thriller, which premiered at Cannes in 2023, will finally stream in India following years of delays from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/djgkW6F via IFTTT

Moira Rose, Delia Deetz, Cookie Fleck and Kevin’s mom: Catherine O’Hara’s memorable roles

Catherine O’Hara’s prodigious comic gifts were displayed in roles over five decades from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KjcTpkr via IFTTT

Catherine O’Hara was the best part of any scene

Because of that innate grasp on her craft, unwillingness to settle into nostalgia and uncanny ability to invent herself anew with each project, her characters would impact multiple generations of film, television and comedy fans from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/VWndLjf via IFTTT

Alia Bhatt collaborates with Prime Video to produce 'Don’t Be Shy'

The film follows the story of Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, a 20-year-old girl who thinks she has everything figured out until her perfectly planned life takes an unpredictable turn, and things begin to spiral from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4BJp68c via IFTTT

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara died at her home following a brief illness from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RxiGZPz via IFTTT

Column | Long live the Hollywood bromance

From Damon-Affleck to De Niro-Pesci, male bonding as a trope has always thrived in Hollywood from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MaqACrO via IFTTT

Rani Mukerji interview: ‘Self-preservation is important for an actor’

The actor opens up about shooting certain disturbing scenes in ‘Mardaani 3’, her thoughts on winning the National Award, how box office reception affects her and more from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6VX2JpK via IFTTT

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dominates streaming in 2025 with record-breaking 20.5 billion minutes watched

The Netflix animated hit finished the year as the most-streamed movie in the U.S., outperforming every theatrical and streaming release despite a midyear debut from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zJUh1EP via IFTTT

‘Kohrra’ season 2 trailer: Mona Singh and Barun Sobti tackle a complex murder case in dense procedural

Directed by Sudip Sharma and Faisal Rahman, the show also stars Rannvijay Singha, Pooja Bhamrrah, Anurag Arora and Prayrak Mehta from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6nClD2X via IFTTT

Understanding the metaphysical world of Apichatpong Weerasethakul

The 17th edition of BIFFes is screening classics by Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, known for his experimental approach to film from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wIDrKZy via IFTTT

‘I am calling it off’: Arijit Singh retires from playback singing

In a message shared on his social media pages, Mr. Singh said he has decided to step away from playback singing, a move that comes at the peak of his career as one of the most in-demand voices in Hindi cinema from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OuYDPX9 via IFTTT

First look of Joju George and Lijomol Jose starrer ‘Aja Sundari’ is out

The film is produced by Aashiq Abu under the banner of OPM Cinemas from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xjBfveu via IFTTT

Basil Joseph to make his Tamil debut with ‘Raawadi’; title teaser out

The comedy film also stars LK Akshay Kumar, the young actor who recently turned heads with his performance in the Tamil movie ‘Sirai’ from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/84fulZk via IFTTT

First look of Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Ranabaali’ is out

The Telugu period drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan is scheduled to release on September 11 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xI26RLo via IFTTT

Lokesh Kanagaraj opens up on backing out of Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film, offers clarity on ‘Kaithi 2’ and LCU

During a press conference in Chennai, the filmmaker shared updates on his upcoming projects from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bvBjln8 via IFTTT

‘Root’: First look of Aparshakti Khurana from Gautham Ram Karthik’s sci-fi thriller unveiled

Written and directed by Sooriyaprathap S, ‘Root’ marks Aparshakti’s Tamil debut from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/K6HA7Dj via IFTTT

Sunny Deol and Jyothika to feature in action thriller

The film is a collaboration between Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and A R Murugadoss. from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/An6VP3M via IFTTT

Padma Bhushan conferred on actor Mammootty

He was about to receive his ninth State award for his act in Bramayugam (2024), when the news arrived about him being selected for the Padma Bhushan from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5GqjBd1 via IFTTT

Denial of censor certificate: Producers of Lakshmi Lawrence Kadhal move Madras High Court

Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi orders notice to CBFC and grants time till February 3 for filing a counter affidavit from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kYbRlxJ via IFTTT

‘King’: Shah Rukh Khan’s actioner gets release date

Directed by ‘Pathaan’ director Siddharth Anand, the upcoming film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/oJpf3Q5 via IFTTT

‘Ponies’ series review: Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson give a haute spin to the Cold War

Set in the ‘70s, the believable chemistry between Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson lends the spy thriller warmth, heft and humour  from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JV9FhcO via IFTTT

‘Border 2’ box office: Sunny Deol’s war drama opens big

Released on Friday, ‘Border 2’ is a sequel to the iconic 1997 film. The film dives back into the action of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, and stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4ctTYH2 via IFTTT

Ajith Kumar’s blockbuster ‘Mankatha’ re-releases in theatres to roaring fanfare

‘Mankatha,’ which completes 15 years in 2026, is widely considered one of the best films of Ajith from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/x3SJkzG via IFTTT

Mammootty, Adoor Gopalakrishnan reunite for ‘Padayaatra’; film goes on floors

The films the fourth collaboration between the two after 1987’s ‘Anantaram,’ 1990’s ‘Mathilukal,’ and 1993’s ‘Vidheyan’ from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0DUPMkr via IFTTT

BIFFes 2026 to offer eclectic line-up of films, master classes and workshops

The 17th edition of BIFFes, to be held from January 29 to February 6, presents a global selection of films alongside master classes and workshops from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yq6VWJb via IFTTT

‘Cheekatilo’ movie review: Sobhita Dhulipala anchors a crime drama that occasionally thrills

Sharan Kopishetty’s Telugu film works more as a compelling social commentary than an edge-of-the-seat whodunnit from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Tf1o7RF via IFTTT

‘Chatha Pacha’ movie review: Gets the dynamics of WWE right, but lacks a compelling narrative

Debutant director Adhvaith Nayar’s ‘Chatha Pacha’, starring Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew, nails the high-octane moves of WWE, but stumbles with a weak storyline from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ZowtsnL via IFTTT

Arjun Ashokan talks about preparing for ‘Chatha Pacha’ with crewmates Vishakh Nair and Roshan Mathew

Arjun Ashokan says his biggest takeaway from Chatha Pacha, which was released today, is the importance of being physically fit from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CZ7i0AQ via IFTTT

‘O’Romeo’ trailer: Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s intense love story gets a violent twist in Vishal Bhardwaj’s actioner

The film also stars Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Disha Patani and Tamannaah Bhatia in pivotal roles from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jkC6n4D via IFTTT

Nikkhil Advani interview: ‘Dissension is democracy’s cornerstone’

As ‘Freedom At Midnight’ spurs debate, director-producer Nikkhil Advani opens up on securing dignity in disagreement, ignoring Gandhi’s assassins, and finding a love story at 50 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/08qoEBI via IFTTT

‘Zootopia 2' becomes Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film, beating ‘Inside Out 2’

Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ has officially hopped to the top, becoming Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film with a jaw-dropping $1.7 billion worldwide from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6nq8w10 via IFTTT

‘Pallichattambi’, starring Tovino Thomas, locks release date

Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, ‘Pallichattambi’ is said to be a period drama, and also stars Kayadu Lohar from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PXCOiUN via IFTTT

Akshay Kumar's security vehicle involved in accident in Mumbai; one injured

The car of Akshay Kumar, who was returning home with his wife Twinkle Khanna from the airport after an overseas trip, was not involved in the collision from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/93mEIPv via IFTTT

What makes IMAX different?

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey” has amped up thrill and discussions for being fully armed with IMAX technology, but what exactly do you mean by that? from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ANQVI0r via IFTTT

Varun Tej’s Indo-Korean film titled ‘Korean Kanakaraju’; title glimpse out

Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film is set for a release in Summer 2026 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ySP3sLj via IFTTT

Ilaiyaraaja to be honoured with Padmapani Award at Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival

The annual film festival will be held from January 28 to February 4 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/YrjcfEL via IFTTT

What is IMDb?

With this database, it’s just another day in paradise for the lovers of cinema. from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/o3d8HAu via IFTTT

‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Season 2 premiere review: Hello old friend, hisashiburi…

Two years, a longer road, and one returning elf later, ‘Frieren’ continues to prove why some journeys stay with you, always from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/H9jWvPX via IFTTT

Kangana Ranaut accuses A.R. Rahman of bias, says composer refused to meet her over ‘Emergency’

Ranaut shared the accusations on social media following remarks made by Rahman in a recent BBC Asian Network interview, where the Oscar-winning composer described ‘Chhaava’ as a “divisive” film while explaining why he still chose to work on it from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JezAkM0 via IFTTT

‘Greenland 2: Migration’ movie review: Gerard Butler does all the heavy lifting in limp sequel

Comet-size gaps in logic and an indifferent approach to plot, serve an undercooked post-apocalyptic disaster movie from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/jHflXsv via IFTTT

Kapali comes alive with AMB Cinemas: Revival or setback for Kannada cinema?

AMB Cinemas burst onto the Bengaluru scene, unveiling South India’s first Dolby Screen at the iconic Kapali Theatre, once a hotspot for Kannada films from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RhNqixk via IFTTT

‘Spirit’: Sandeep Reddy Vanga-Prabhas film locks a release date

Starring Prabhas alongside Triptii Dimri, ‘Spirit’ is creating waves, especially after that eye-catching poster drop from the makers from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ayb5vge via IFTTT

Modify injunction in Ilaiyaraaja personality rights suit, Sun TV urges Madras High Court

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy grants time till January 21 for the musician to respond to the modification application from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vwr10kd via IFTTT

Kathleen Kennedy to step down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years leading ‘Star Wars’

Taking over the studio’s leadership will be Dave Filoni, who has been named president and chief creative officer. He will be joined by longtime executive Lynwen Brennan, who steps into the role of co-president from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/c5MVLPa via IFTTT

‘Tomb Raider’ first look reveals Sophie Turner as Lara Croft as Prime Video series begins filming

The Prime Video series marks the latest screen incarnation of Lara Croft, following previous film portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wH4InR2 via IFTTT

Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan’s ‘Ek Din’ gets release date

The film has been produced by Aamir Khan Productions from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/54aMAd8 via IFTTT

‘God of War’: Ryan Hurst to play Kratos in series adaptation of the popular video game

Based on PlayStation’s massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the show has received a two-season order from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dk0wPZq via IFTTT

‘Nari Nari Naduma Murari’ movie review: Sharwanand eases his way through a breezy rom-com

Director Ram Abbaraju’s irreverent romantic triangle has enough to consistently leave the audience in splits from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FnR9UAJ via IFTTT

Watch: From 1952 to today: Why ‘Parasakthi’ still divides Tamil Nadu

A Sivakarthikeyan film has revived debate around the name Parasakthi, echoing a storm first unleashed in 1952. This video revisits how the original Parasakthi challenged religious orthodoxy, reshaped Tamil cinema, and propelled M. Karunanidhi and Sivaji Ganesan into history—while narrowly escaping a ban amid political pressure and public outrage. from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Vax512Y via IFTTT

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 teaser: New Titan revealed in Apple TV’s MonsterVerse spin-off

The teaser confirms that the Monsterverse series is expanding its scope, introducing a previously unseen creature known as Titan X, described as a massive, ocean-dwelling force capable of threatening even Godzilla and Kong from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sWmXabo via IFTTT

Kiefer Sutherland arrested in Los Angeles over alleged assault of ride-share driver

According to an LAPD statement, investigators determined that Sutherland entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver and made what police described as “criminal threats” during the encounter from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lm47nGO via IFTTT

‘The Mummy’ trailer: Lee Cronin’s gory, horror reimagining of the monster classic

Cronin’s approach marks a deliberate departure from the swashbuckling tone associated with the late-1990s ‘The Mummy’ films starring Brendan Fraser, as well as the 2017 reboot led by Tom Cruise from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/mHsG284 via IFTTT

‘One Piece’ Season 2 trailer: Nico Robin and Baroque Works revealed

The trailer introduces Miss All Sunday, played by Lera Abova, who will later be known as Nico Robin, along with Miss Wednesday, played by Charithra Chandran from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TdkWMoA via IFTTT

50 years of Bharatanatyam: Srinidhi Chidambaram on dance and why she declined film offers

Srinidhi Chidambaram, who enters her 50th year in Bharatanatyam, revisits Margazhi milestones and explains why she chose dance over cinema from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cKkDvf2 via IFTTT

Cuts and ratings: On the CBFC, Parasakthi and Jana Nayagan

CBFC procedures must be transparent, have clear timelines from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CWQbno6 via IFTTT

Jana Nayagan production house moves Supreme Court

The production house has arraigned the Central Board of Film Certification and its Regional Officer as respondents in the case before the Supreme Court from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/rUJDMT3 via IFTTT

Golden Globes 2026: Early Oscar Predictions point to ‘One Battle After Another’ leading the charge

From Best Picture and the acting races to screenplay, international feature and animation, the Golden Globes have reshaped early Oscar predictions. Here is what those wins translate to as the Oscar race now comes sharply into focus from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LP7Qo82 via IFTTT

Golden Globes 2026 Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ leads the charge as Golden Globes commence at Beverly Hills

As Hollywood’s awards season officially kicks off, the Golden Globes 2026 get underway in Beverly Hills with ‘One Battle After Another’ emerging as the early frontrunner in a tightly contested film and television race shaping the road to the Oscars from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fmlBpTD via IFTTT

Tamil Nadu, where cinema and politics meet

The nexus between the two will likely continue to spark controversies from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/b5kLdmr via IFTTT

Kamal Haasan moves Madras High Court to protect his personality rights

The lawsuit says no one should be allowed to exploit Haasan’s name, initials, images for commercial or personal gain without his express consent from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JGxi3IR via IFTTT

‘Mardaani 3’: Rani Mukerji’s crime-thriller gets new release date

The film was earlier set to be released on February 27 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1r7usVD via IFTTT

The many faces of actor-auteur Bhagyaraj

Terrific with his anecdotes, Bhagyaraj still offers a glimpse into the way the Tamil film industry functioned in the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/uhm4FDM via IFTTT

‘Parasakthi’ movie review: Sivakarthikeyan’s period Tamil drama on anti-Hindi imposition has power and purpose

Set during the turbulent 1960s, Sudha Kongara’s multi-starrer with Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa and Ravi Mohan is a fine blend of political history and human drama from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yrUp9Fu via IFTTT

‘Jana Nayagan’: Why ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s ruse to remix ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ might be a winner?

If the rumours are to be believed, Vijay’s move to let the masala template of ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ support his swansong film ‘Jana Nayagan’ might actually work in his favour from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TjV9Rlb via IFTTT

‘Song Sung Blue’ movie review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson sing their hearts out in a lovely musical biopic

The story of Mike and Claire Sardina comes joyfully alive in ‘Song Sung Blue’ through the voices and performances of Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson  from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RksE5u3 via IFTTT

Sivakarthikeyan opens up on ‘Parasakthi’ censorship; wishes ‘Jana Nayagan’ success

In an interaction with the press, the star said that the film’s team had no time to negotiate with the CBFC and had to focus only on ensuring that the changes suggested by the board were implemented properly from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/MuTdFOa via IFTTT

Watch | Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ delayed: A political plot? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Actor-politician Vijay’s fans are disappointed after the last-minute postponement of his much-anticipated final film Jana Nayagan. The CBFC refused to grant certification despite the makers complying with 27 cuts, triggering allegations of political interference. The move has once again raised questions about how politics has shadowed Vijay’s films for over a decade. from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WG1drlJ via IFTTT

‘Jana Nayagan’ gets U/A certificate, CBFC files appeal before Madras HC Chief Justice Bench

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan agree to consider a request made on behalf of the CBFC for an urgent hearing of the appeal against Justice P.T. Asha’s order from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/K67kzmr via IFTTT

Studio Green rushes to Madras High Court to get Karthi-starrer Vaa Vaathiyar released

The production house urges the court to modify its December 2025 order prohibiting the release of the movie without paying ₹21.78 crore from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ubDFlv9 via IFTTT

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, the last to court trouble, not the first

For Jana Nayagan, Mr. Vijay’s political message is clear: “I am coming.” However, fans will have to wait for his arrival on screen, and it might be delayed—possibly for the last time. from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5kCEwBD via IFTTT

‘Toxic’ teaser: Yash makes a stylish and explosive entry as Raya

The teaser for ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups’ promises a wild ride, with Yash appearing as the cool and mysterious Raya in the Geetu Mohandas directorial from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BgqcEvk via IFTTT

Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ postponed; new release date to be announced soon

Earlier in the day, the Madras HC had reserved orders on a writ petition filed by the film’s producer against the non-issuance of the censor certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/do6i4Eg via IFTTT

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser: Professor X, Magneto and Cyclops enter the MCU

In addition to Xavier, Magneto and Cyclops, Marvel has already confirmed that Alan Cumming will return as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, Kelsey Grammer as Beast and Channing Tatum as Gambit from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OxaB7sw via IFTTT

‘Mayasabha’ set for theatrical release after festival momentum

Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and featuring a stellar cast including Jaaved Jaaferi, Mohammad Samad, Veena Jamkar, and Deepak Damle, this film dives deep into the ups and downs of human relationships from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/BNpeK6Z via IFTTT

‘Jana Nayagan’ vs. ‘Parasakthi’: These coincidences make this festive clash special

The coincidences that many of the releases this Pongal share make this festive season truly one of a kind from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KoamdnX via IFTTT

‘Run Away’ series review: Perfect pulp to kick off the New Year

James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver as desperate parents of a vulnerable missing teenager form just one curly strand of spaghetti in this Harlan Coben adaptation, which also features a pair of good-looking killers and a murderous cult from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XlbHSOr via IFTTT

‘They Will Kill You’ trailer: Zazie Beetz turns the tables in bloody horror-comedy

Directed by Kirill Sokolov, the film follows Beetz as a newly hired housekeeper at the Virgil, a seemingly upscale New York City hotel that conceals a far darker purpose from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/hY79Hyn via IFTTT

Senior Malayalam actor Punnapra Appachan passes away

In his acting career spanning over five decades, he had acted in hundreds of films in small, but often notable roles from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fgmuXpA via IFTTT

Critics Choice Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Adolescence’ take top prize, ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Sinners’ also shine

Ryan Coogler won the award for Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’ while Jessey Buckley was crowned the Best Actress for ‘Hamnet’ from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QLbzTMg via IFTTT

Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi, brother of filmmaker Major Ravi, dies

Kannan Pattambi had been an active presence in Malayalam film industry for years. He also acted in numerous television serials from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/4FhOR1P via IFTTT

Sivakarthikeyan at ‘Parasakthi’ audio launch: Wanted to avert clash with Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’

The star spoke about the much-awaited Pongal box-office clash at the audio launch ceremony of his film from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TB4H6lm via IFTTT

‘Parasakthi’ trailer: Sivakarthikeyan fights Hindi imposition in Sudha Kongara’s political drama

Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film is set to release in theatres on January 10 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/0csziH7 via IFTTT

Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, wife injured in accident

In a social media post, he said he received minor injuries while his wife, Rupali Baruah, was under observation from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2c8zpFg via IFTTT

‘Toxic’: Tara Sutaria’s first look from Yash’s actioner unveiled

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi in pivotal roles from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/o7eiURw via IFTTT

First Day First Show | Reviews of ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Ikkis’

The Hindu’s First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QfmjWpX via IFTTT

First Day First Show | ‘Demon Slayer’ review, Anuparna Roy interview

The Hindu’s First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1dUfG0a via IFTTT

2026 looking glass: Here are some of Telugu cinema’s most-anticipated films

From ‘The Raja Saab’ to ‘Dacoit’, ‘Peddi’ to ‘The Paradise’, Telugu cinema will look to regain some of its lost ground with stories that spark interest among the audiences from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Fpn5Wgz via IFTTT

‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Volume 3 review: Hawkins rolls a Nat 1 in egregious final campaign

The Duffer Brothers end their decade-spanning run with the most cowardly climax you’ll ever sit through from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/JAQyhmo via IFTTT

‘Ikkis’ movie review: Sriram Raghavan makes an evocative plea for peace in polarised times

Led by a breakout performance from Agastya Nanda and a moving duet on grief and guilt by Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, ‘Ikkis’ succeeds as a thoughtful, tear-jerking homage to a young warrior that values soul over spectacle from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ACYt8EK via IFTTT

‘Psych Siddhartha’ movie review: Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar impress in an edgy relationship drama

Director Varun Reddy’s comic book style presentation of a relationship drama hits the right notes when it doesn’t try too hard to be quirky from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HMP3qzo via IFTTT