New Delhi [India], October 30: Political commentator Tehseen Poonawalla has emerged as the biggest talking point of Rise & Fall Season 2 after his wild-card entry into the Tower, where his brother Shehzad Poonawalla is already a contestant. Host Virender Sehwag set the stage with, “Aap ek Poonawalla ko jhel nahi paa rahe the, main…
Kamlesh Sawant, the actor known for his roles in Drishyam, Bhoothnath Returns, and Force, is the face of a new ad film for MySivi, an AI English-speaking app. Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 29: The film follows Sawant as a tough police officer whose case has been transferred to Tamil Nadu. The development leaves him worried…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: Chiara King, who has a massive following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram (1.4 mn+ followers) through relatable comedy videos, dating advice, and lifestyle content, has arrived in Mumbai to promote her upcoming horror-thriller, The Influencer Project, which is set to release on October 30, 2026. Directed by Mike Nybroe,…
India’s largest creator and gaming fest returns for its third edition, expecting 30,000+ attendees and 20+ brands, including Google, Sony PlayStation, Garnier, Noise, and ITC. Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 27: Bengaluru, October 27, 2026: As India’s Genenials (Gen Z and millennials) increasingly move beyond digital interactions towards real-world experiences, STAN, a leading social gaming and…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: A film does not always need a bigger opening weekend to find a larger audience. Sometimes, it needs a second opportunity—and fewer barriers between the story and the people who might connect with it. Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil drama Dorothy arrived on Netflix on October 23, 2026, with audio options in…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: Hollywood has spent decades selling the illusion that every important film begins and ends in California. The industry’s actual business, however, has become considerably less sentimental. When a studio decides where to shoot, it weighs tax incentives, crew availability, soundstage capacity, travel costs and the price of keeping a production…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: A streaming service can make a hit show, trend across social media, and attract thousands of new subscribers. The harder part comes later, when viewers finish the finale and wonder whether the next month’s subscription is worth keeping. Netflix appears to be navigating that challenge successfully in India. In the…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: The Indian box office has crossed ₹11,000 crore in 2026, and the number tells a promising story. The more interesting question is who gets to share the spoils. Audiences are spending on theatrical cinema again, but their choices are increasingly shaped by the film itself, the experience it promises, and…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: Netflix built its reputation by making entertainment easier to access. Now, the company faces a less glamorous challenge: convincing people that its service deserves their money, attention, and a permanent place in their monthly budgets. Its decision to eliminate approximately 1,000 jobs, or around 6% of its workforce, signals a…
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: India’s entertainment industry has learnt an inconvenient truth: audiences do not run out of things to watch; they run out of patience deciding what deserves their time. This week, OTT streaming platforms are responding with a fresh slate of crime dramas, regional-language films, returning international series and mythology-led animation. The…
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