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2025 turned out to be the Indian film industry’s highest-grossing year ever.
Insight

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
Vijay Sethupathi in ‘Slumdog – 33 Temple Road’
Insight

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
Vijay Sethupathi talks about 'Jailer 2'
Insight

'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
A still from 'Drishyam 3'
Insight

'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'
Insight

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
Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan meet PM Modi in Delhi
Insight

'Parasakthi' Stars Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan Meet PM Modi in Delhi; Address 'Jana Nayagan' Release Controversy

Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan both batted for the release of 'Jana Nayagan' soon

BY Team THR India
A still from 'Vaa Vaathiyaar'
Theatrical

'Vaa Vaathiyar' Movie Review: Something Is Amiss In Karthi's Vigilante Movie Remix

Director Nalan Kumarasamy and Karthi's film doesn't do enough with its several fascinating ideas and premise

BY Vishal Menon
Vijay Sethupathi; a poster of 'Gandhi Talks'
Insight

Vijay Sethupathi on 'Gandhi Talks' And Versatile Script Choices: 'To Make It Look Easy, I Work Very Hard '

The star shares how he picks his scripts, and what excites him about being the ‘bad guy’. 

BY Team THR India
AR Rahman talks about 'Moonwalk'
Interviews

Exclusive | AR Rahman on His Acting Debut with 'Moonwalk' and Sharing the Screen With Prabhudeva

AR Rahman talks about his reunion with Prabhudeva in their upcoming film 'Moonwalk'.

BY Team THR India
Sudha Kongara; a still from 'Parasakthi'
Interviews

Exclusive | 'Parasakthi' Director Sudha Kongara on Censorship and Backlash: 'There Is Slandering, Defamation Of The Worst Kind'

In her first interview after 'Parasakthi' hit screens, Sudha Kongara discusses the chaos surrounding the release, while breaking down the choices she made to mount this drama.

BY Prathyush Parasuraman
Vijay in ‘Jana Nayagan’
Insight

Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan': Makers Approach Supreme Court In Ongoing Censorship Row

'Jana Nayagan' was pushed from its Pongal release date of January 9 after failing to obtain a censor certificate in time.

BY Team THR India
If the films land big, 2026 could reset benchmarks across openings, lifetime grosses and global box-office potential.
Rambling Reporter

2026 Box-Office Predictions: 'Dhurandhar 2,' 'Ramayana,' 'King' and More

With 'Ramayana', 'Dhurandhar 2', 'King' and a stacked slate of star-driven tentpoles, 2026 could be Indian cinema’s biggest year yet — if the audience shows up.

BY Justin Rao
A poster for 'Vaa Vaathiyaar'
Insight

'Vaa Vaathiyar': Long-Delayed Karthi-Starrer May Finally Release On January 14

Karthi’s film has already missed several release dates due to financial dues.

BY Team THR India
Stills from Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab'
Columns

Lights, Camera, Scoop | Vijay's ‘Jana Nayagan’ Release Stalled by Court Again; Box-Office Update on Prabhas' ‘The Raja Saab’

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

BY Team THR India
A still from ‘Jana Nayagan’
Insight

‘Jana Nayagan’ Release: Madras High Court Orders Grant of U/A Certificate to Film; CBFC Challenges Decision

'Jana Nayagan' was postponed from its original release date of January 9 due to non-issuance of the film’s censor certificate by the CBFC

BY Team THR India
Vijay in a poster of 'Jana Nayagan'
Insight

'Jana Nayagan': STR, Jiiva, Ravi Mohan Lead Support for Vijay Film's Release From Tamil Industry

As audiences await a new release date from the makers, several of Vijay’s colleagues and contemporaries have voiced their solidarity.

BY Team THR India
Sivakarthikeyan in a still from 'Parasakthi'
Insight

'Parasakthi': CBFC Seeks Multiple Cuts to Sivakarthikeyan Film Ahead of Planned Release

The socio-political drama, set against Tamil Nadu’s anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s, faces certification hurdles days before its scheduled theatrical release.

BY Team THR India
Vijay; Vijay and Laila in 'Unnai Ninaithu'
Insight

Vijay’s Version Of 'Unnai Ninaithu' song from 'Ennai Thalattum' Released After 24 Years

Director Vikraman shared a version of the ‘Ennai Thalattum’ song, one with Vijay and Laila, before they finally shot the full film with Suriya.

BY Team THR India
Tamil Musician Chinmayi Sripada
Insight

'Draupathi 2' Issue: Chinmayi Replaced From Album? 

Chinmayi had posted on X that she was unaware of which film she was singing for 

BY Team THR India
A still from 'Sirai'
Theatrical

'Sirai' Movie Review: Well-Written Drama About a Cop Transforming from Hero to Human

With many smart touches in the writing, Vikram Prabhu's 'Sirai' makes a living, breathing life form of what could easily have remained an intellectual exercise

BY Vishal Menon