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Lights, Camera, Scoop | From Dharma, Saregama and Excel to Sikhya: Why Bollywood’s Studio Consolidation Wave is Happening Now

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

BY Justin Rao
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'Pennum Porattum' Movie Review: A Truly Inventive Absurd Comedy

It’s impressive how first-time director Rajesh Madhavan—who also stars in the film—creates a multi-layered universe that feels distinctly original.

BY Vishal Menon
Alia Bhat; Ananya Panday in 'Call Me Bae'
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‘Call Me Bae’ Season 2, Alia Bhatt’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Lead India’s Line-Up at Prime Video International Showcase

Ananya Panday returns in the comedy-drama series, while Alia Bhatt produces a new coming-of-age film, as Prime Video spotlights global originals through 2026.

BY Team THR India
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'My Lord' Movie Review: A Distinctively Raju Murugan Social Comedy Until It Veers Into A Typical Melodrama 

Starring Sasikumar and Chaithra J Achar, 'My Lord' begins with promise, but unfortunately ends with a loud message delivered without any cinematic subtlety

BY Vishal Menon
Shahid Kapoor in 'O'Romeo'
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‘O’Romeo’ Movie Review: A Curiously Ineffective Vishal Bhardwaj Special

The 178-minute film, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, fails to make a dent in the Bombay gangster-epic landscape

BY Rahul Desai
Kayadu Lohar and Vishwak Sen in 'Funky'
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‘Funky’ Movie Review: Funny In Parts, But Never Quite Takes Off

Director Anudeep KV tries his best to keep the laughs coming, but the jokes don’t really write themselves in this comedy.

BY Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
THR India's The Honours sets its inaugural edition in Mumbai
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The Hollywood Reporter India to Launch The Honours Celebrating Best in Indian Entertainment

The exclusive event will take place on February 18 in Mumbai and will be attended by the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry.

BY Team THR India
Vikram Bhatt's 'Khilone'
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Exclusive | Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Khilone’ Crew Also Allege Non-Payment After ‘1920’ Row: 'It's Been a Nightmare'

The allegations around 'Khilone', which starred Anupriya Goenka, surfaced days after similar complaints were raised by the cast and crew of '1920: Horrors of the Heart'.

BY Justin Rao
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‘Tu Yaa Main’ Movie Review: Reels, Reptiles and a Fun Time at the Movies

Bejoy Nambiar’s survival thriller about an influencer couple stalked by a hungry reptile is silly, campy and perversely enjoyable

BY Rahul Desai
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Tovino Thomas to Sharaf U Dheen: Six Notorious Superstar Villains in Malayalam Meta Movies  

Sharaf U Dheen's Young Prince in 'Ashakal Aayiram' is the latest addition to the list of movie villains from within the world of Malayalam cinema.

BY Vishal Menon
A.R. Ameen
Interviews

Exclusive | A.R. Ameen on 'Bheegi Bheegi' and The Best Bit of Advice His Father Has Given Him

Singer-composer A.R. Ameen speaks about his new venture, the independent music scene in India and stepping out of his superstar dad’s shadow.

BY Gautam Sunder
Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
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Exclusive | Anil Ravipudi Talks Budgets, Using Ilaiyaraaja’s ‘Sundari’ and His Next Project: 'Going to Work On A Family Entertainer'

Ravipudi speaks about being conscious of budgets, casting Nayanthara, reacting to criticisms, and the nervous excitement of delivering back-to-back hits.

BY Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
Radhika Apte, Dia Mirza, Shilpa Rao and Pernia Qureshi.
Fashion

Heirlooms That Hold Time: From Radhika Apte to Dia Mirza, Here Is The Jewellery That Shaped Them

A peek into the treasure chests of Dia Mirza, Radhika Apte, Shilpa Rao, and Pernia Qureshi to explore the jewellery in their lives and the pieces that hold memory, ritual, and family.

BY Harsh Aditya
Director Anurag Kashyap on the reception of 'Nishaanchi'
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Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap On Doubting His Voice After ‘Nishaanchi’: ‘Am I Becoming Irrelevant?’

The director talks about breaking free from expectations, and creating films that resonate with him.

BY Team THR India
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‘JC The University’ Movie Review: A Sharp Gangster Origin That Unravels Toward the End

The Kannada crime thriller fleshes out the intricacies of lost innocence and the coming-of-age of a criminal. 

BY Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
Geeta Gandbhir has been nominated for two Oscars at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards
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Exclusive | Documentary Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir Interview on Her Dual Oscar Nominations Ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards

In an exclusive conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, the filmmaker discusses her two Oscar-nominated projects 'The Perfect Neighbor' and 'The Devil Is Busy,' her background in social justice storytelling, and why restraint, form and access matter more than ever.

BY Anushka Halve
Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar
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'Don 3' Fallout: Producers Guild of India Holds Meeting After Farhan Akhtar-Ritesh Sidhwani Lock Horns With Ranveer Singh Over Losses

Led by Ranveer Singh, 'Don 3' was being directed by Farhan Akhtar, who was also producing it with Ritesh Sidhwani.

BY Team THR India
Director Anurag Kashyap
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Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap Has 'Two Scripts Ready' After 'Kennedy' Release, Hopes To Shoot Both in 2026

The director on his upcoming projects, and what's to follow after his acting stint in three films

BY Team THR India
A still from the film; Vikram Bhatt
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Exclusive | Actors, Crew Allege Unpaid Dues on Vikram Bhatt’s '1920: Horrors of the Heart' Since 2023: 'No Hope Now'

THR India spoke to the film’s casting director, the parent of a child actor, and other crew members, all of whom allege prolonged delays and incomplete payments.

BY Justin Rao
Karan Johar shares the inspiration behind two of his defining looks, Rani Chatterjee and Yash Raichand
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From ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ to ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: The Costumes That Define Karan Johar’s Characters

The filmmaker shares the inspiration behind two iconic looks from his filmography.

BY Team THR India