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Suriya turns 50: A look at the film that brought out the performer in the actor

On the 50th birthday of Tamil superstar Suriya, we look back at the film that transitioned him from a reluctant actor into a confident performer from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/IdDTBJ7 via IFTTT

Suriya turns 50: When Jyotika interviewed the actor for ‘The Hindu’ in 2004

On Suriya’s 50th birthday on July 23, 2025, ‘The Hindu’ brings to you an exclusive blast from the past — from more than 20 years ago — when the star was interviewed by actor Jyotika, a fan-favourite pairing who would go on to share their lives off-screen as well from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XHJ7L2l via IFTTT

In Pictures: Celebrating actor Suriya on his 50th birthday

The Tamil superstar, a stellar performer known for his penchant to experiment, turns 50 on July 23, 2025. Here is a compilation of photographs of the actor over the years, from The Hindu archives from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Uucxfd9 via IFTTT

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ sets Indian release date; first look at villain Varang unveiled

Ahead of its theatrical debut, 20th Century Studios unveiled the first-look poster of the film’s new antagonist, Varang, played by ‘Game of Thrones’ alum Oona Chaplin from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bHhcazp via IFTTT

‘Saiyaara’ box office: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda romance crosses ₹100 crore mark in just four days

The film is now eyeing Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’, which currently sits at ₹110.1 crore from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/iFQrgVG via IFTTT

Fan watches ‘Saiyaara’ on IV drip as hype reaches fever pitch

Released on Friday across 8,000 screens, ‘Saiyaara’ collected ₹21.25 crore on its opening day, marking the highest-ever debut for a film featuring newcomers from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/SAHkDtn via IFTTT

Watch: Genelia: When you’re remembered after 17 years, it’s not you, it’s the character

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‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’ behind-the-scenes video: Rishab Shetty brings his dream project alive

‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’ making video puts the spotlight on Rishab Shetty and team’s dedication for the pan-Indian prequel film, bankrolled by Hombale Films from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OXFoyjB via IFTTT

‘Baahubali’ team takes a dig at viral Coldplay video

The team of ‘Baahubali’, the two-part magnum opus, has reacted to the Coldplay concert controversy involving CEO and HR Chief of the Cincinnati-based Astronomer Inc. from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bSWuOHB via IFTTT

Amitabh Bachchan pens heartfelt note to ‘Don’ director Chandra Barot

Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, director of iconic film starring Amitabh Bachchan ‘Don’, passes away at 86, leaving Bollywood in mourning from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Pof4Va7 via IFTTT

‘Saiyaara’ Day 2 box office collection: Mohit Suri’s romance drama inches closer to ₹50 crore mark

After making a record for debutant-led films on the opening day, earning ₹21.25 crore on Friday, the film collected ₹24.5 crores on Saturday from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/blEXLrR via IFTTT

‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ movie review: Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh in a charming yet uneven rom-com

‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh has potential, but lacks nuance as it struggles to deal with too many interesting ideas all at once from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/h4EBrRW via IFTTT

‘Hridayapoorvam’ teaser: Mohanlal charms in Sathyan Anthikad’s upcoming drama, meets a Fahadh Faasil superfan

The film features an ensemble cast that includes Lalu Alex, Siddique, Baburaj, and Sabitha Anand; and is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/iJjN8x6 via IFTTT

Coldplay’s jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories

Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday took an unexpected turn when a couple caught on the jumbotron sparked debate online from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/a24bLwH via IFTTT

‘Raanjhanaa’ re-release: Director Anand L Rai and producer at loggerheads over AI-tweaked climax

The Tamil version of ‘Raanjhanaa’, starring Dhanush and directed by Anand L Rai, is being re-released with AI-generated “happy” ending, sparking controversy over creative control and ethical implications from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/nJP5RNd via IFTTT

‘Kothapallilo Okappudu’ movie review: A bittersweet tale to savour, ponder and debate

Beneath the humour, Praveena Paruchuri’s Telugu indie is a commentary on social divides, power struggles, belief systems, and notions of beauty from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dLa4UHs via IFTTT

Piracy, the unwritten villain of Telugu films

Before the first weekend of a new theatrical release ends, entire films are pirated and posted online, leaving Telugu cinema wide open to digital loot. With losses estimated at ₹3,700 crore in 2024, the industry is shifting from damage control to decisive action through police arrests, court orders and digital tracking. From cam prints to crypto deals, the network is organised, but with enforcement intensifying, there is hope that the plot is slowly but surely turning. A report by Sangeetha Devi Dundoo from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vadN1Rm via IFTTT

CBFC assures Bombay High Court of decision on certification for film on Yogi Adityanath in two working days

Scheduled for theatrical release on August 1, the film ‘Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi’ draws inspiration from the book ‘The Monk Who Became Chief Minister’ and is said to depict the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/otufxAF via IFTTT

Milly Alcock debuts first look at ‘Supergirl’ following ‘Superman’ success

The film, inspired by the acclaimed ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ comic miniseries by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, follows Kara Zor-El and her dog Krypto on a cosmic journey to help a young alien named Ruthye avenge her father’s death from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sPiTmnG via IFTTT

What to know about the killings of an ’American Idol’ music supervisor and her husband in LA

An “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband were found shot to death in their Los Angeles home from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/v8h7x04 via IFTTT

Salman Khan says production on ‘Battle of Galwan’ is “physically demanding”

Reports in the media suggest that ‘Battle of Galwan’ may not have the traditional release on Eid, a date often associated with Khan’s films, but instead arrive in theatres in January or June next year from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XaTL4Rx via IFTTT

Rana Daggubati: VFX and AI have made scaling up easier, but human stories matter

Rana Daggubati and director Praveena Paruchuri discuss their Telugu indie film, ‘Kothapallilo Okappudu’, and cinema beyond the box office rat race from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/vxq8Dfj via IFTTT

'Panchayat' actor Aasif Khan suffers heart attack, says he is on road to recovery

Khan took to Instagram and said he is recovering well and thanked his fans and followers for their love and support from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dpD1AF5 via IFTTT

‘Commando’ star Vidyut Jammwal cast as Dhalsim in live-action ‘Street Fighter’ film

Dhalsim, first seen in ‘Street Fighter II’ in 1991, is a peaceful yogi known for his elastic limbs and ability to breathe fire, that are drawn from mystic yoga traditions from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lAqNUKH via IFTTT

HBO debuts first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter as series begins production

A new round of actors were also announced, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/1hXRuFA via IFTTT

Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ is India’s most expensive film ever, budget crosses Rs 4,000 crore

According to producer Namit Malhotra, the film is being made at a cost of nearly $500 million, placing it in the league of some of the biggest international productions from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/dIHK6fB via IFTTT

Veteran actor Saroja Devi passes away at 87 due to age-related illness

Veteran actor B. Saroja Devi, known for her iconic roles in regional cinema, passes away at 87 in Bengaluru from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sUK4dwc via IFTTT

SS Rajamouli confronts fan during funeral of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, Tollywood pays final respects

After initially ignoring the fan, Rajamouli appears frustrated and pushes him aside before getting into the vehicle from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WBzCS81 via IFTTT

Kota Srinivasa Rao: A banker who stepped into the silver screen to captivate millions

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Tamil film stunt trainer dies during shoot for Pa Ranjith’s film in Nagapattinam

Stunt trainer Mohanraj, 52 collapses and dies during the shoot for a Tamil film, starring Arya and directed by Pa Ranjith, say reports. Investigation underway by Keelaiyur police from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Oor6HIt via IFTTT

The sound of a superhero: The musical evolution of Superman

For nearly have a century, from John Williams’ monumental fanfare to Hans Zimmer’s brooding elegy, the Superman theme has influenced how we see cinema’s most iconic hero from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/bvKVgpE via IFTTT

Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away: Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Ravi Teja and more mourn the loss of legendary actor

The veteran actor passed away due to age-related issues on Sunday in Hyderabad from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KY0fiu7 via IFTTT

‘Attack on Titan’ director Tetsuro Araki to visit India for first time at Anime India 2025

Araki will participate in exclusive panels and a Q&A session, offering insights into his creative process and the making of two of the most influential anime titles of the last two decades from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/kimQbqB via IFTTT

Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivas Rao passes away at 83

With a career spanning over four decades, Kota/Srinivas Rao acted in more than 750 films from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/OcWYvMb via IFTTT

Still got it: 250 years of Jane Austen

Ahead of her birth anniversary in December, we take stock of the Regency author’s adaptability, wit and social commentary that keep her startlingly modern from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/u1n6Bed via IFTTT

Kolkata offers tribute to cinema legend Guru Dutt, with screenings of his masterpieces and lectures

Professor Bhaskar analysed the politics of his film ‘Pyaasa’ which she described as a “very hard-hitting critique of capitalism with its prostitution of human emotions and values at the altar of capital.” from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6YiV7rj via IFTTT

‘Ekka’ trailer: Yuva Rajkumar starrer promises a gripping action entertainer

Directed by Rohit Padaki, ‘Ekka’, starring Yuva Rajkumar, is set to hit the screens on July 18, 2025 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/UTExVAu via IFTTT

‘Coolie’: Pooja Hegde sizzles with an energetic Soubin Shahir in the song ‘Monica’ from Rajinikanth starrer

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, ‘Coolie’, starring Rajinikanth, is set to release worldwide on August 14 2025 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/HDmhbRe via IFTTT

‘The Paradise’: ‘Kill’ star Raghav Juyal joins Nani’s next with Srikanth Odela

With music scored by Anirudh Ravichander, the film is set to release in theatres on March 26, 2026 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WoRuwKp via IFTTT

Delhi HC stays release of Udaipur Files, refers petitioners to Centre

The Supreme Court clarified it did not pass any written order when it refused to urgently list the plea against the screening of movie from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ptn5KLe via IFTTT

Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s documentary ‘Zero Se Restart’ premieres on Prime Video

The documentary offers a candid look at the making of ‘12th Fail’, the acclaimed 2023 film featuring Vikrant Massey from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/iqekRfp via IFTTT

‘AA22xA6’: Rashmika Mandanna reunites with Allu Arjun on Atlee’s film; Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor onboard, say reports

Produced by Sun Pictures, the film also features actor Deepika Padukone in a pivotal role from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WG4ZFlU via IFTTT

Varsha Bharath’s ‘Bad Girl’, co-produced by Vetrimaaran, set for theatrical release

The coming-of-age drama ‘Bad Girl’, certified U/A, set for India release after global festival success. The Tamil film is directed by Varsha Bharath from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XgcGrjk via IFTTT

Sid Sriram interview: How I balance Carnatic and film music and stay connected to my roots

Popular singer Sid Sriram showcases his two different musical worlds — Carnatic and R&B — to ‘The Hindu’ in a special interview from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pTESWXM via IFTTT

Alia Bhatt's former assistant arrested for alleged fraud of Rs. 76 lakh

The police said Vedika Shetty embezzled more than Rs 76 lakhs from the Bhatt’s account over a span of two years from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/aLAlysF via IFTTT

Guru Dutt at 100: celebrating with his songs

On Dutt’s birth centenary, here are some of his most enduring and evocative songs to celebrate with from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/x8rLGYy via IFTTT

Remembering Guru Dutt’s connect with Madras on his centenary

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Jr NTR wraps ‘War 2,’ praises Hrithik Roshan: ‘There is so much I have learned from him’

The film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is slated to release in theatres on August 14 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/PpAF0uV via IFTTT

AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces: AI-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/sH5FjIq via IFTTT

Producers of hit film Manjummel Boys turn up for questioning before police in cheating case

Interrogation in connection with alleged denial of principal amount and profit share to an investor in the movie from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/wWjLcGk via IFTTT

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’: Rishab Shetty looks ferocious in special poster released on his 42nd birthday

‘Kantara: Chapter 1,’ a prequel to the blockbuster 2022 film ‘Kantara,’ is set to release in theatres on October 2 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/oeu1yJA via IFTTT

Aamir Khan names Vishnu Vishal-Jwala Gutta’s daughter Mira; couple shares pictures and note of gratitude

Vishnu and Jwala welcomed their newborn daughter on April 22 from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/eaEObUi via IFTTT

David Corenswet reveals seeking ‘Superman’ advice from Henry Cavill, Tyler Hoechlin

Cavill played the Son of Krypton in DCEU films such as ‘Man of Steel’ and ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League,’ while Hoechlin played Supes in CW’s Arrowverse, appearing in series such as ‘Supergirl,’ ‘The Flash’ and ‘Superman & Lois’ from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/UdwMzv0 via IFTTT

‘Metro...In Dino’ day 2 box office collection: Anurag Basu’s hyperlink romance drama collects almost ₹10 crores in India

The film, which was released in theatres on July 4, Friday, collected ₹6 crore on Saturday from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TMgkjAx via IFTTT

JSK – Janaki v/s State of Kerala row: High Court judge watches controversial movie at Kochi film studio

Kerala High Court, which is considering a petition by film’s production company seeking a directive to CBFC to issue censor certificate, had earlier stated that it was appropriate to watch the movie before arriving at a decision from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/W2SedxO via IFTTT

Bengaluru court restrains Kamal Haasan from making statements defaming Kannada

The court also restrained the actor from posting, issuing or publishing or making any statement or remarks claiming linguistic superiority over Kannada language. from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/o9uWxBC via IFTTT

‘Fantastic Four’ actor Julian McMahon passes away at 56

Actor Julian McMahon, known for ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Fantastic Four’, passed away at 56 after battling cancer from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/EPc6eaI via IFTTT

‘Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc’ trailer: Double dilemma for Denji

The newly released trailer includes the theme song “IRIS OUT”, performed by Kenshi Yonezu, who previously contributed the opening theme “KICK BACK” for the anime series from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RYgBFQL via IFTTT

‘Uppu Kapurambu’ movie review: An interesting idea undone by an overdrawn narrative

Keerthy Suresh and Suhas anchor a partly-entertaining dramedy on life, death and everything in between from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/s7qld4M via IFTTT

Michael Madsen, ’Reservoir Dogs’ and ’Kill Bill’ star, dies at 66

Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/5IeJyRi via IFTTT

‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ trailer: Pawan Kalyan is an unstoppable force in this historical actioner

In ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, the period action drama set to hit the screens on July 24, 2025, Pawan Kalyan plays a rebellious outlaw from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/efJGTHb via IFTTT

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge

The rapper has been convicted of prostitution-related offences but acquitted on the most serious charges at his New York trial on Wednesday from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cnSuWpZ via IFTTT

Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

She joins Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, and more prominent names announced this year by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/RVAs8I6 via IFTTT

Vasanth Maringanti: ‘Subham’ brought us instant recognition, thanks to Samantha

Vasanth Maringanti talks about quitting a software job to take up screenwriting, and his new Telugu film ‘Uppu Kapurambu’, which will stream on Amazon Prime Video from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/6Rx5Oiv via IFTTT

‘Squid Game’ Season 3 sets Netflix record with over 60 million views in three days

Premiering last Friday, the concluding chapter of the hit Korean thriller has already climbed to No. 9 on Netflix’s list of most popular non-English TV series of all time from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7CfJlKV via IFTTT

‘Thudakkam’: Mohanlal’s daughter Vismaya set to make debut in Jude Anthany Joseph film

Mohanlal’s daughter Vismaya makes acting debut in Jude Anthany Joseph’s ‘Thudakkam’, to be produced by Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirwad Cinemas from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/cuh2EnA via IFTTT

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ teaser leaks online ahead of theatrical debut

Running for just over a minute, the teaser offers the first look at Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, with Matt Damon starring as Odysseus, Tom Holland playing his son Telemachus, and Jon Bernthal appearing in an as-yet-unnamed role from Movies | Latest News, Reviews, and Updates | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fJolR8N via IFTTT