Centre seeks uniform cinema rules to end theatre approval bottlenecks NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday set up a high-level study group chaired by Prasoon Joshi to chart a growth roadmap for Indian cinema and sent model cinema regulations to states for adoption, in a twin push aimed at making the film industry more globally … Read more
Centre unveils roadmap for Indian cinema. Photo credit: PTI NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday set up a high-level study group chaired by Prasoon Joshi to chart a growth roadmap for Indian cinema and sent model cinema regulations to states for adoption, in a twin push aimed at making the film industry more globally competitive and … Read more
South Indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026 It has been a turbulent year for the South Indian film industry, with several high-profile legal battles making headlines in 2026. Issues ranging from intense censorship disputes and copyright infringements to landmark personality rights lawsuits and messy divorces have dominated the entertainment space. Notably, Thalapathy Vijay’s … Read more
Suniel Shetty admitted he was initially skeptical about joining ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ due to its massive ensemble cast but is glad he said yes. Dismissing ‘Tropic Thunder’ comparisons, he said audiences will decide, adding that “brain rot cinema” can work too. He is now gearing up for action thriller ‘Hitman’ with Tiger Shroff. Suniel … Read more
Suniel Shetty on ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ being compared to Ben Stiller’s ‘Tropic Thunder’: ‘Brain rot cinema will also work’ Suniel Shetty has revealed that he almost did not sign ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, and the reason was the film’s jaw-dropping ensemble cast. The veteran actor, who is now celebrating the film’s strong box office … Read more