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Discover Lee Cronin's chilling reimagining of 'The Mummy', promising a dark, horror-filled departure from previous films.

Explore the fascinating legacy of Madame Tussauds, where art, history, and culture come to life through stunning wax figures.

Jose Punnoose, Executive Producer at Navodaya Films and Managing Director of Kishkinta, pays tribute to acclaimed award-winning Art Director K Shekhar, who passed away in December 2025

The trailer of Rani Mukerji’s upcoming action-thriller, Mardaani 3 was unveiled by the makers on Monday, January 12, 2026.

The actor reflects on playing an army captain in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ikkis’, why he believes the anti-war drama is not a departure from the filmmaker’s previous work and his ‘sculptural method’ of acting

Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart and Natasha Lyonne wore the pins on the red carpet in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed in her car by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer this week in Minneapolis

The nexus between the cinema and politics will likely continue to spark controversies in Tamil Nadu

With a protagonist who commits marriage fraud at its centre, Pennu Case fails to use any of the possibilities of the material at hand

Kamal Haasan calls for a transparent film certification process amid ongoing litigation over 'Jana Nayagan' in the Madras High Court.

'Parasakthi' review: With Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa and Ravi Mohan anchoring a multi-layered narrative, Sudha Kongara crafts her most politically assured work yet.

Even if the unconfirmed rumours were 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

Four Indian titles, including Kannada blockbuster Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 and the Hindi film Tanvi The Great, are among the 201 feature films eligible to compete for the Best Picture award at Oscars 2026

Madras High Court stays order directing immediate grant of censor certificate for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan,' questioning the urgency and process behind the decision.

Inner Vibes’26, an ongoing exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai, brings together 54 abstract artists who strip the visual language of art down to its bare essentials — black, white and the many greys in-between. Curated by Pune-based artist Deepak Sonar, the exhibition showcases monochrome as a discipline, where forms and texture take precedence over spectacle.

The teaser of Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor’s upcoming survival thriller, Tu Yaa Main was unveiled by the makers on January 9, 2026

Ramakrishnan Murthy's concert showcased a wide array of kritis, composers and ragas.

Jayanthi Kumaresh's Sarasangi raga alapana kept all the nuances intact.

Assam's first internationally co-produced film, 'Murder Too Close – Love Too Far,' to screen at Pune International Film Festival.

Jana Nayagan release: Madras High Court grants U/A certificate to Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', while CBFC seeks urgent appeal against the decision.

Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla has got a new release date. The film, which was earlier set to be released in theatres on April 2, 2026, will now release on May 15, 2026

Anukalp Goswami opens up about infusing themes of ‘universal love’ in 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2', his experience of working with Kapil Sharma and the special connection he shared with the late Asrani

Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic ‘One Battle After Another’ has racked up a jaw-dropping seven nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Director Karthik Subbaraj opened up about the recent delay of Vijay’s highly anticipated movie ‘Jana Nayagan’

Spotify is expanding its ​monetisation program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters

Veteran Tamil writer and director K Bhagyaraj has completed 50 years in cinema, a milestone that was celebrated on the director’s 72nd birthday on Wednesday

Looking Southwards at DakshinaChitra Museum in Chennai explores South India’s craft and contemporary art, featuring the Madras Art Movement, Adivasi art, and ritual-votive traditions, highlighting the region’s rich artistic heritage.

Riya Shibu shares her overwhelming experience and newfound fame after starring as Delulu in the hit film Sarvam Maya

Explore the unique coincidences behind the festive clash of Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan’s 'Parasakthi' this Pongal.

Explore the 'Zameen' art exhibition in Kolkata, addressing land's cultural significance and contemporary societal issues from January 9 to February 8.

Hungarian filmmaker, Béla Tarr, whose rigorously minimalist style reshaped global arthouse cinema, leaves behind a compact but deeply influential body of work that redefined how time, movement, and attention function on screen

Nirmala Rajasekar added her distinct touch to the Pantuvarali tanam at her concert for Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha's 125th year music festival in 2025.

Sandeep Narayan rendered a well-nuanced Bhairavi alapana at his Music Academy concert in December 2025.

Run Away, the latest Harlan Coben adaptation on Netflix, follows James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver as parents caught in a twisty British crime thriller involving a missing teenager, cults, killers, and secrets. A fast, addictive mini-series perfect for New Year bingeing

‘Toxic’, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria

The Sai Sisters's smart choice of kritis stood out in their performance at Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha's annual music festival 2025.

Late legendary Tamil actor MR Radha’s 1954 classic Ratha Kanneer is all set to get a renewed lease of life at the National Film Archive of India (NFAI)

BLR Hubba, anchored by UnboxingBLR and supported by the Government of Karnataka, will be held across Bengaluru between January 16 and 25.

Deepika hopes to provide training opportunities to promising talent through the programme, which will also function as a launch play-field for individuals who have the relevant expertise and experience to lead their own projects

Kunal Kemmu’s comedy-drama series, Single Papa, has been renewed for season 2, streaming platform Netflix announced on Monday, January 5, 2026

The Pitt emerged as the winner on the chart list at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards as it took top honours in the drama categories on Sunday night

Filmmaker Tribeny Rai discusses her award-nominated film 'Shape of Momo,' exploring gender roles and female agency in Sikkim.

Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan on Saturday (January 3) said that he and the makers of his upcoming film, Parasakthi, wanted to avert a box-office clash with superstar Vijay’s swansong film, Jana Nayagan

Actor Ashish Vidyarthi and wife Rupali Baruah sustain injuries in a motorcycle accident in Guwahati, both reported fine.

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From ‘Toxic’ starring Yash to ‘Mango Pachcha’ featuring debutant Sanchith Sanjeev, the Kannada film industry is gearing up for an interesting 2026, packed with a mix of star-driven movies and fresh attempts from rookie filmmakers

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Violin duo Lalitha and Nandini's concert stood out for seamless exchanges and individual flourishes

The Simu Liu-led techno-espionage thriller (in the words of executive producer James Wan), The Copenhagen Test is slow and smart in equal measure, despite nary a mention of quantum mechanics

Villupuram-based artist Kalaiselvan Kumar's upcoming exhibition, titled Kaanadha Karai, which translates to Unseen Shore, is an exploration of abstraction, one which that captures his visual language of portraying the universe. Starting from January 3, at the Lalit Kala Akademi, the artworks embody fluid movements of waterbodies, the shifting gradient of the sky, and the silent, swirling energy of distant galaxies. 

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