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Mr Faisu.
Interviews

Mr. Faisu: The Rise Of An Unlikely Digital Powerhouse

Mr. Faisu has quietly become one of India’s most enduring digital success stories. Now, he’s ready to prove that content creators can become something more.

BY Justin Rao
The Indian box-office in 2025 thrived on shocks and surprises
Insight

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Films of 2025: From 'Dhurandhar' and 'Kantara: Chapter 1' to 'Saiyaara'

India’s 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 have collectively amassed ₹5,500 crore-plus worldwide, underlining a sharply top-heavy year at the box-office; here's a breakdown of the year that went by

BY Justin Rao
Urvashi Rautela, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar and Kajol.
Insight

The Most Quotable Celebrity Quotes of 2025: From Urvashi Rautela to Shah Rukh Khan

From absurd confessions to viral one-liners, the standout gems Indian celebrities actually dropped this year.

BY Team THR India
For Hina Khan, one of the highlights of the trip was visiting the locations where famous K-dramas were shot.
Travel

Hina Khan Recounts Seoul-Searching in South Korea

Actor Hina Khan explores South Korea’s scenic beauty, historic palaces, cosy cafés and celebrated skincare rituals — all packed into a one-week getaway.

BY Ananya Shankar
Stills from 'Black Warrant', 'Paatal Lok' and 'Black White & Gray'
Insight

The Best Hindi Streaming Shows of 2025

From blistering crime thrillers and inventive “shockumentaries” to sincere sports dramas, these Hindi series proved that streaming remains the home of India’s boldest, most ambitious storytelling.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Diljit Dosanjh, Farah Khan, Akshaye Khanna
Columns

The Best Desi Pop-Culture Moments Of 2025

From Farah Khan and Dilip winning the Internet to Jaideep Ahlawat's irresistible dance moves, here's a line-up of the best pop culture moments from the year that was

BY Mohini Chaudhuri
Stills from 'Homebound', 'Kantara: Chapter 1' and 'Kalamkaval'
Columns

The 15 Best Indian Films of 2025

Lovers, losers, vampires, serial killers... Indian cinema was a bag of thrills in 2025. From mythic spectacles to tender lullabies, THR India picks the best of the lot

BY Team THR India
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sonam Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and Alia Bhatt.
Fashion

2025's Best-Dressed Stars: Alia Bhatt, Ishaan Khatter, Diljit Dosanjh and More

The Hollywood Reporter India picks the looks that broke the Internet — and the icons that redefined India's style landscape — in 2025.

BY Ananya Shankar
Stills from 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' 'Saiyaara' and 'Bison'
Insight

Mid-Budget Films Revived Indian Theatres in 2025, What Will 2026 Look Like?

As tentpoles faltered and OTT safety nets vanished, 2025 forced theatres to relearn an old truth: survival lies not in spectacle alone, but in a steady diet of films that connect.

BY Anushka Halve
Akshaye Khanna in 'Dhurandhar', 'Drishyam 2'
Insight

After 'Dhurandhar' Success, Akshaye Khanna exits 'Drishyam 3': Reports

Khanna essayed the role of a dogged investigator, IG Tarun Ahlawat, in 'Drishyam 2'.

BY Team THR India
Ranveer Singh
Insight

Ranveer Singh Walks Out of Farhan Akhtar’s 'Don 3': Reports

While Ranveer Singh has reportedly exited 'Don 3', the actor is still committed to headline the post-apocalyptic zombie thriller 'Pralay'.

BY Team THR India
Karan Tacker
Interviews

Karan Tacker on Playing a Man Whose Life Ended in Mystery, Finding Fear in ‘Bhay’, and Searching for Love On-Screen

The actor reflects on portraying real-life paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari in 'Bhay' and what comes next.

BY Manasvi Taarana
Aryan Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
Interviews

Aryan Khan on His D’YAVOL X Vision: 'The Goal Is to Build a World, Not Just a Product Line'

Handcrafted in Japan, the brand’s first eyewear collection represents a deeply considered and personal expansion of the D’YAVOL X world.

BY Keerat Kohli
Kritika Kamra
Interviews

Kritika Kamra Interview: 'My Career is Not Decided by An Agency'

The actor on the heartening response to 'The Great Shamsuddin Family' and navigating a film career with instinct

BY Shilajit Mitra
Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director of PVR INOX
Interviews

PVR INOX’s Sanjeev Kumar Bijli on Falling Footfalls, OTT Windows and Why Ticket Prices Aren’t the Problem

As filmmakers blame soaring ticket prices and ad overload for dwindling audiences, the PVR Inox executive director argues the real issue is content—not cost.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Madhubanti Bagchi
Insight

Madhubanti Bagchi on Facing Pressure to Perform Beyond the Music: 'I Almost Feel Like a Circus Animal'

The singer on Reels, pop-star expectations, and why visibility has become harder than the singing itself.

BY Team THR India
Irshad Kamil
Insight

Irshad Kamil on ‘Saiyaara' Track's Unexpected Success and Why it Still Scares Him

The lyricist reflects on sudden hits and starting from zero every time.

BY Team THR India
Faheem Abdullah
Insight

Faheem Abdullah on Becoming a Celebrity After ‘Saiyaara’: 'It Was Like a Rocket; It Changed My Life'

The singer-songwriter on the sudden visibility post ‘Saiyaara’ and staying rooted in his music

BY Team THR India
Ajay Devgn in ‘Drishyam 2’
Insight

Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ Locks 2026 Release Date

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar for the final chapter of the ‘Drishyam’ saga.

BY Team THR India
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in 'Saiyaara', Monika Panwar in'Khauf' and Ishaan Khatter in 'Homebound'
Columns

The 10 Best Hindi Performances of 2025, Ranked

From Monika Panwar in 'Khauf' to Ishaan Khatter in 'Homebound', here are the 10 best Hindi performances across films and streaming this year

BY Rahul Desai