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Radhika Apte in 'Sister Midnight,' Rashmika Mandanna in 'Thamma' and Kalyani Priyadarshan in 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra'
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From 'Lokah' to 'Thamma,' Here's Why 2025 Was The Year of the Vampire On-Screen

After years of hypermasculine heroes, the monstrous feminine finally found its place in 2025, as India discovered its bloodlust with vampires in 'Lokah,' 'Thamma,' 'Sister Midnight' and 'Sinners'

BY Anushka Halve
A still from 'Ebb'
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IFFK 2025 | 'Ebb' Movie Review: A Spectacular Misfire from Jeo Baby

Premiering at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in the Malayalam Cinema Today category, writer-director Jeo Baby, now takes a stab at open marriages with 'Ebb'

BY Prathyush Parasuraman
Rajinikanth celebrates his birthday on the sets of 'Jailer 2'
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Rajinikanth Turns 75: Kamal Haasan, PM Modi Wish Superstar, 'Padayappa' Re-Release Gets Massive Opening

Rajinikanth’s 1999 blockbuster 'Padayappa' has also been re-released in theatres in a newly remastered 4K version, to mark the star's 75th birthday and his 50 years in cinema

BY Team THR India
A still from 'The Devil'
Theatrical

'The Devil' Movie Review: Darshan's Film Is Devilishly Dated

Prakash Veer’s Kannada film twists and stretches a half-decent idea into dreadful form.

BY Sruthi Raman
Posters of 'Kaattaan' and 'Pharma'
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Vijay Sethupathi's 'Kaattaan' and Nivin Pauly's 'Pharma' Headline JioHotstar's South Unbound Slate Launch

Streaming platform JioHotstar unveiled a new slate of exciting southern titles at the platform's South Unbound showcase.

BY Team THR India
Yash in a new poster of 'Toxic'
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'Toxic': Yash Reiterates March Release Date With New Poster; Clash With 'Dhurandhar 2' On

The makers of 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' kicked off the countdown and revealed a new poster showcasing Yash in an intense avatar.

BY Team THR India
Stills from 'The Devil,' 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' and 'Vaa Vaathiyaar'
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What to Watch This Week: 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2,' 'The Devil,' 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' and More

A mix of chaos, family clashes and power plays hits screens this week.

BY Team THR India
Arvind Kashyap
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'Kantara' DOP Arvind Kashyap Says Technicians 'Have Equity' on Kannada Films: 'All Of Us Are Partners'

Cinematographer Arvind Kashyap on how Kannada technicians build films by owning them.

BY Team THR India
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Malayalam Actor Dileep Acquitted In Assault Case; Reactions Pour In From Film Industry

Actor Dileep, who was the eighth accused in the assault case, was acquitted by Honey M.Varghese, the Ernakulam Principal Session Judge.

BY Team THR India
Priyamani.
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Actor Priyamani Shares Her Favourite Crime Shows: From 'Bones' to 'Unforgettable'

Actor Priyamani suggests six bingeable shows rooted in the subtle — and occasionally supernatural — art of detection.

BY Shilajit Mitra
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran
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Mohanlal To Act In Prithviraj Sukumaran's ‘Khalifa’

Rumours suggest that Mohanlal could be playing Prithviraj’s grandfather in the mass action film set in Dubai 

BY Team THR India
A still from 'Kalamkaval'
Theatrical

'Kalamkaval' Movie Review: Mammootty Like Never Before In This Genre-Defining Thriller

Vinayakan is surely the film’s driving force, but Mammootty also shows us a side to him that we haven’t yet witnessed before

BY Vishal Menon
A still from 'Stephen'
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'Stephen' Movie Review: Explosive Ideas In This Uneven Serial Killer Origin Story

This experiment never devolves into a mere indulgence and director Mithun maintains control over his complex material, even when it looks like it’s slipping away

BY Vishal Menon
Ilaiyaraaja
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Ilaiyaraaja Reaches ₹50 Lakh Settlement in Copyright Dispute with 'Good Bad Ugly', 'Dude' Producers

Mythri Movie Makers agreed to pay the composer after using five of his songs without permission. A joint memo has been submitted to the Madras High Court.

BY Team THR India
Ram Pothineni with Mahesh Babu P
Interviews

‘Andhra King Taluka’ Director On Syncing With Ram Pothineni And Why The Film Belongs In Theatres

Filmmaker Mahesh Babu P speaks about mounting a story of failure and hope in his latest feel-good Telugu drama, and why box-office collections matter.

BY Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
AVM Saravanan
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AVM Saravanan Passes Away; Rajinikanth, CM Stalin and Others Pay Tributes

Celebrated Tamil film film producer AVM Saravanan, of the legendary AVM Studios in Chennai passed away at the age of 86 on December 4

BY Team THR India
Rashmika Mandanna
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Rashmika Mandanna on Why Sustaining Success is Harder for Women Than Men

The actor on why visibility is easier than longevity for women on screen.

BY Team THR India
Rashmika Mandanna for THR India
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Rashmika Mandanna on 'Animal', 'The Girlfriend' and Social Responsibility: 'I Don’t Like Typecasting Myself'

The actor reflects on moral debates, contrasting roles and how she sees strength on screen.

BY Team THR India
Bahul Ramesh and a still from 'Eko'
Interviews

'Eko' Explained: Bahul Ramesh Deconstructs the Layers of His Hit Thriller (Spoilers Ahead)

Bahul Ramesh, the writer-cinematographer of the Malayalam mystery thriller 'Eko,' explains the hidden meanings and secrets of the third film in his Animal Trilogy.

BY Vishal Menon
Mohanlal and Vinayakan
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Mohanlal and Vinayakan To Feature In Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2'?

Both actors were part of the first instalment of director Nelson’s franchise.

BY Team THR India