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‘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