Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in a still from 'Dhurandhar'
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Lights, Camera, Scoop | 'Dhurandhar' Box-Office Update; Aditya Dhar Cuts Sequel's Trailer With No Extra Shoot for Akshaye Khanna

The Hollywood Reporter India's weekly column 'Lights, Camera, Scoop' unravels the behind-the-scenes madness of the big Bollywood machinery.

BY Justin Rao
2025 turned out to be the Indian film industry’s highest-grossing year ever.
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Indian Box-Office Crosses Historic ₹13,000 Crore as Bollywood Hits Record ₹5,504 Crore, But How Did Other Industries Fare in 2025?

The Ormax box-office report highlighted the rising average ticket price, which coincided with dwindling footfalls recorded across the board.

BY Justin Rao
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Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh Unite for ‘Slumdog – 33 Temple Road’

Unveiled on Sethupathi’s birthday, the new film pairs the actor’s combustible screen presence with Puri Jagannadh’s raw, confrontational filmmaking.

BY Team THR India
Arjun Ashokan Confirms Mammootty Cameo in 'Chatha Pacha'
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Exclusive | Arjun Ashokan Confirms Mammootty Cameo in 'Chatha Pacha': 'Mammukka Is Just The Same'

Arjun plays a wrestler named Loco Lobo in the action comedy 

BY Vishal Menon
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First Edition of Flare Cinematography Film Festival Empowers Women Cinematographers Around the World

The festival took place on January 13 and 14, and was a unique effort in democratising the field of cinematography for women.

BY Team THR India
Bhumi Pednekar in ‘Daldal’
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‘Daldal’ Teaser: Bhumi Pednekar's Psychological Crime Thriller Sets January Premiere

Based on Vish Dhamija’s novel Bhendi Bazaar, the Hindi-language series positions trauma and moral ambiguity at the heart of a grim Mumbai-set investigation.

BY Team THR India
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Suriya's 'Karuppu' Release Will Be Announced Along With Second Single: RJ Balaji

The Suriya starrer was initially expected to be released this Pongal 

BY Team THR India
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Kerala HC Orders Criminal Case Against Producer In Nivin Pauly Issue 

Producer PS Shamnas is said to have misled the court in a dispute between him and Nivin Pauly

BY Team THR India
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'Chatha Pacha' Gets An Intriguing Trailer; Is Mammootty Teased In The Video?

The big-budget action comedy stars Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, Siddique and a major star in a cameo 

BY Team THR India
Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
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Sophie Turner Steps Into 'Tomb Raider': Prime Video Begins Filming New Series

With production now under way, Amazon’s ambitious reboot introduces a reimagined Lara Croft led by Sophie Turner, as the franchise prepares for its most expansive screen chapter yet.

BY Team THR India
A still from 'Border 2'
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'Border 2' Trailer: Sunny Deol Roars as Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty Assemble for War

Inspired by the true events of the 1971 India-Pakistan War, the trailer features how India’s Army, Navy, and Air Force come together to fight as one.

BY Team THR India
Vijay in 'Jana Nayagan'
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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain 'Jana Nayagan' Producer's Petition: Report

The Court now asked KVN Productions' advocate to raise his arguments before the Madras High Court Division Bench, which will decide the pending petition on January 20.

BY Team THR India
Vijay Sethupathi talks about 'Jailer 2'
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'Jailer 2': Vijay Sethupathi Confirms Cameo in Rajinikanth's Next

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, 'Jailer 2' is gearing up to release later this year.

BY Team THR India
Ranveer Singh, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan with Preetisheel Singh.
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Ranveer Singh's Spy Turn in 'Dhurandhar' and Vicky Kaushal's Torture Scene in 'Chhaava': Preetisheel Singh Decodes The Character Design

How do you turn Ranveer Singh into a spy, age Shah Rukh Khan, or torture Vicky Kaushal on-screen? “Character designer” Preetisheel Singh takes us inside her lab where Bollywood’s most iconic looks are born.

BY Prathyush Parasuraman
A poster for 'Ek Din' featuring Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan
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Sai Pallavi-Junaid Khan Starrer ‘Ek Din’ Gets New Release Date

The Aamir Khan production is now geared for a theatrical release on May 1, 2026.

BY Team THR India
Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal
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Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal Team Up For Milap Zaveri's Next

Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal will star in Milap Zaveri's next film, billed as an intense action love story.

BY Team THR India
A still from 'Drishyam 3'
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'Drishyam 3': Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph Film Aims For April 2 Release

"Years passed. The past didn't," Mohanlal wrote, captioning the announcement post.

BY Team THR India
Dhanush in 'Kara'
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Dhanush's Film With Vignesh Raja Titled 'Kara'; Teaser Out

The movie will be directed by 'Por Thozhil' fame, Vignesh Raja.

BY Team THR India
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'AA 23': Allu Arjun's Next Will Be Directed By Lokesh Kanagaraj

The upcoming film will have music by Lokesh Kanagaraj regular Anirudh Ravichander

BY Team THR India