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Prime Video has set a global premiere date for “Citadel: Honey Bunny,” the Indian instalment of the “Citadel” franchise. The series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha in lead roles.

The Indian series born from the world of “Citadel” is directed by Raj & Dk (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.) and written by Sita R. Menon, along with Raj & Dk. The series is produced by D2R Films, Amazon MGM Studios, and executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ Agbo.

Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot and Scott Nemes from Agbo, alongside David Weil (“Hunters”), executive produce “Citadel: Honey Bunny” and all the series within the world of “Citadel”. Midnight Radio is also an executive producer.

The ensemble cast includes Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar and Kashvi Majmundar.

Prime Video unveiled the premiere date at a fan event in Mumbai, where it also released a teaser for the series.

Netflix has once again joined forces with the acclaimed creator duo Raj & Dk for their first action-fantasy series, “Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom.” This exciting new project follows their successful collaboration on the cult hit series “Guns & Gulaabs,” released in August 2023.

“Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom” promises a gripping and edgy narrative set in a fantastical kingdom, featuring bloody action and spectacular visuals. The series will be helmed by Raj & Dk, in partnership with director Rahi Anil Barve and long-time collaborator Sita R Menon under their production company, D2R Films. The writing team includes Raj & Dk, Barve, and Menon, who have previously collaborated on projects such as “Shor in the City,” “Go Goa Gone,” “Farzi,” and “Guns & Gulaabs.”

Ali Fazal joins Samantha Ruth Prabhu in ‘Rakht Brahmand’

The announcement of this ambitious project was made by Netflix India, accompanied by a teaser poster and the caption, “We’ve...

Netflix India has revealed a new collaboration with creators Raj & Dk for its first action-fantasy series, “Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom.” This project follows their recent successful collaboration with the series “Guns & Gulaabs.”

The duo will partner with director Rahi Anil Barve and writer Sita R. Menon under their production company, D2R Films. The series is set to feature action sequences and visual effects within a fictional kingdom setting. Filming is due to commence soon.

Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk, known professionally as Raj & Dk, have established themselves as innovative filmmakers in the Indian entertainment industry. The duo gained recognition for their work on films such as “99,” “Shor in the City” and “Go Goa Gone.” They’ve also found success in the streaming space with Prime Video series like “The Family Man” and “Farzi.” The duo formed a multi-year creative partnership with Netflix in 2022.

Barve made his feature...

Ali Fazal, currently enjoying the success of Mirzapur Season 3, has reportedly signed on for the lead role in the upcoming fantasy thriller series, Rakht Brahmand. The series will also feature Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a lead role, with Aditya Roy Kapur and Wamiqa Gabbi in key supporting roles. The project is helmed by the acclaimed filmmaker duo Raj & Dk, known for their work on The Family Man, Farzi, and Guns and Gulaabs, with Rahi Anil Barve, best known for the cult horror film Tumbbad, directing the six-part series.

Rakht Brahmand

Rakht Brahmand remains shrouded in mystery regarding its plot, but the casting and directorial team have generated significant excitement. Filming is scheduled to commence next week in Mumbai, with Ali Fazal committed to working on the series throughout August, balancing this with brief schedules for his other projects. A source close to the production mentioned, “Ali Fazal will be shooting...

From accountant to acting powerhouse, Indian actor Vijay Sethupathi’s 50-film journey has been anything but ordinary.

The actor’s 50th film, the Tamil-language “Maharaja,” written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan (“Kurangu Bommai”), is an action-packed saga that blends thriller elements with family drama and has a father-daughter relationship at its core. It has emerged as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year.

The actor says he didn’t specifically choose “Maharaja” as a milestone project, but he was drawn to the story and the director’s energy. “We do all the films with so much fear and passion. We just wanted to do what we had imagined,” Sethupathi told Variety about the film’s success. “We didn’t expect this. Of course, I’m happy. But we just wanted my producer to collect the money, he should be safe. Because he has invested so much money just...

Chandu Champion is Kabir Khan’s latest outing as a director, and he gives us the story of an athlete who brought glory to his country when he won its first individual gold medal in the 1972 Paralympics. Kabir Khan, through this story, plans to inform this generation about the life and struggles Muralikant Petkar had to endure just to keep up with his dream to represent India at an international level. Muralikant is a driven man, and he had many people around him who helped him achieve his goal.

Spoilers Ahead

Muralikant Petkar

Kartik Aryan, as Muralikant Petkar, was born in pre-independent India. He grew up admiring the first-ever Indian Olympian to win a medal. He joined a local akhada to be a wrestler, but fate had other plans. His fascination with becoming an Olympian was only exemplified when he joined the Indian army and realized they would be able...

Disney+ Hotstar has dropped the highly anticipated trailer for the twin drama series Bad Cop, set to stream exclusively on the platform starting June 21, 2024. Produced by Fremantle India, directed by Aditya Datt, and written by Rensil D’Silva, Bad Cop promises to be a mass entertainer. The series is an Indian reimagining of Rtl’s original German drama of the same name.

The trailer for the new show, which premiered on Friday, has generated significant buzz with its action-packed sequences and compelling storyline. The show features prominent actors including filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who portrays a gangster named Kazbe Mama, Harleen Sethi as a dedicated police officer, and Saurabh Sachdeva, known for his role in “Animal,” as a Cbi officer investigating a murder.

The over two-minute trailer is filled with high-octane action scenes, including bike crashes, gunfights, and intense physical confrontations, complemented by sharp and witty dialogue penned by Hussain Dalal, known for his work on “Farzi,...

Vijay Sethupathi On Working With Shah Rukh Khan In Jawan(Photo Credit –Netflix/YouTube)

Vijay Sethupathi is a well-known personality in the Indian film industry who is now working in the Hindi film industry. His performance in Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan was widely appreciated. Now, the actor has opened up about his experience working with Srk and spilled some details about Bollywood’s King Khan. Keep scrolling for more.

Vijay started his career as a background actor and then did supporting roles before getting his first lead in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru. He then solidified his position in the industry with films like 96, Master, Vikram Vedha, and others. Vijay portrayed the role of a trans woman in 2019’s Super Deluxe, and for that, he was honored with the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He appeared in Farzi alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kay Kay Menon. Meanwhile, Jawan was the...

Most Anticipated Indian Ott Releases 2024: Anushka Sharma’s Chakda Xpress To Ananya Pandey’s Web Series Debut! ( Photo Credit – IMDb; YouTube )

With new platforms and new avenues, there has been a surge in great and diverse storytelling. Even Bollywood movies are finding their second innings on Ott, with Laapata Ladies and Shaitaan & Crew dominating the Ott charts, and digital streaming is still winning. While there is an appreciation for theatrical releases, the buzz around original Ott shows and movies, like Panchayat, Mirzapur, Farzi, and many more, leads the conversation for more fresh pieces. As we prepare for returning seasons of popular shows, we see a new slate of movies and shows starring our favorite Bollywood and Ott stars. From Anushka Sharma’s Chakda Xpress, Returning Season Of Yeh Kaali Kaali Raatein To Ananya Pandey’s Call Me Bae. Check out the most anticipated upcoming release on Indian Ott.

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Season 3 of Prime Video’s smash hit Indian show “The Family Man” has commenced filming.

Manoj Bajpayee will once again portray the character of Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class Mumbai-based salaryman who is secretly an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (Tasc), a wing of India’s National Investigation Agency. In Season 3, Tiwari will confront a looming threat to national security, while balancing the demands of family life and desperately working to mend his relationship with his wife. As Tiwari races against time, the stakes escalate as he needs to outmanoeuvre a formidable adversary and protect his country and its sovereignty.

The third season will bring back several of the original cast members, including Priyamani (playing Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (J.K. Talpade), Ashlesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari) and Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari), with some more well known actors expected to join.

The series is created by Raj Nidimoru and and Krishna Dk,...

Renowned for his performance in the Shahid Kapoor-starrer ‘Farzi’, actor Bhuvan Arora on Thursday began the shoot for his next project, titled ‘Fissaddi’. The show will star ‘Adhura’ fame actor Poojan Chhabra, alongside Bhuvan.

The series will delve into the complexities of relationships and self-identity against the backdrop of brotherhood.

The makers took to social media, offering a glimpse into this exciting new project.

The post is captioned: “Charche hai from earth to moon… Fissaddi on your screens, coming soon!”

It will soon air on Amazon miniTV.

Meanwhile, Bhuvan also has the Kartik Aaryan-starrer ‘Chandu Champion’ and the Tamil film ‘Amaran’ in the pipeline.

Priyanka Chopra’s Citadel, Anil Kapoor’s action drama Subedaar and the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Be Happy are among 69 movies and TV series unveiled by Prime Video at a talent-packed event on Tuesday for its 2024 India programming slate.

The global originals headed to the country and its expanding streaming market also include The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Wheel of Time.

The diverse array of Indian movies headed to Prime Video includes war film Shershaah, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani; Sudha Kongara’s action drama Soorarai Pottru; and the Vicky Kaushal-starring historical drama Sardar Udham.

The action drama Subedaar is directed by Suresh Triveni for Kapoor’s own Anil Kapoor Film Company and Prime Video. Indian-produced Amazon Original series unveiled in Mumbai include Farzi, The Family Man, Mirzapur, Dhootha,...

The Gentlemen is the latest entry into Guy Ritchie‘s chaotic and hilarious world of crime. The Netflix series is created by Ritchie himself and it is set in the world of Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. It follows the story of Eddie Horniman, who unexpectedly inherits the title of Duke and his father’s whole estate. Still, he is more surprised as what he doesn’t know is that his father was in cahoots with criminals, who were growing cannabis on their estate. Eddie decides that he wants to rid his family estate of all the weed plants and criminals, but before he can do that he might have to do some criminal things himself first. The Gentlemen stars Theo James in the lead roles with Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Vinnie Jones, Ruby Sear, Joely Richardson, Giancarlo Esposito, Alexis Rodney, and Harry Goodwins starring in supporting roles.

Yodha: Raashi Khanna Reveals How Her Role Has Personal Connect With Her Real Life ( Photo Credit – PR Image; Instagram )

Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, and Disha Patani starrer Yodha’s trailer has been recently released, and it looks pretty intriguing. The film is packed with some heart-thumping action. Malhotra won hearts as a soldier in Shershaah and will surely do it again with this upcoming movie. Meanwhile, his co-star Raashii shared a fascinating detail about her real life that is beautifully connected to her role in this movie.

Raashii has worked predominantly in South Indian films. She caught people’s eyes as Megha Vyas in last year’s web series Farzi opposite Shahid Kapoor. It also featured Vijay Sethupathi. Raashi will appear as an Ias officer and Sidharth’s love interest in this upcoming movie. Keep scrolling for more.

Recently, at the trailer launch of Yodha, Raashii Khanna revealed how...

Actress Raashii Khanna, who is attending her cousin’s wedding, got nostalgic on meeting her loved ones after a long time, reminisced about her childhood memories. She added that the last two days have been a joy ride for her.

Raashii, who hails from Delhi, made her acting debut with a supporting role in the 2013 Hindi political spy thriller film ‘Madras Cafe’, directed by Shoojit Sircar.

The diva then starred in several Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam movies like ‘Oohalu Gusagusalade’, ‘Supreme’, ‘Villain’, ‘Oxygen’, ‘Aranmanai 3’.

An avid social media user, Raashii took to her Instagram account, where she enjoys 10.7 million followers, and shared a series of pictures with her family members.

The actress is smiling gleefully, looking gorgeous in an ethnic pink suit and matching phulkari dupatta. She rounded off the look with minimal glossy makeup, and big jhumkas. The string of snaps shows the ‘Sardar’ actress hugging her close and loved ones.

SActress Anurekha Bhagat, who portrays a central role in the show ‘State v/s Ahuja’ shared she was initially hesitant about shooting intense scenes with Ashmit Patel, adding that the latter made her feel comfortable, and it was shot effortlessly.

The actress, who is known for her roles in ‘Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2’, ‘Upnyaas’, plays the character of Deepa Sawant, a maid who accuses Bollywood actor Ansh Ahuja (played by Ashmit) of rape.

Anurekha recently shared her experience of working with Ashmit Patel, praising his professionalism and how he made her feel comfortable during intense scenes.

The actress shared: “We shot one scene where we got close, but Ashmit sir made me extremely comfortable. We had rehearsed once or twice before giving our shot, and the scene happened very naturally. There was no hesitation. Ashmit sir was understanding and tried to comfort me throughout.”

“I was a bit hesitant initially as...

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Nominees For Best Actor With A Difference (Female) (Picture Credit: IMDb)

The year 2023 has offered us some of the best content on Ott. With mainstream stars foraying into web series and taking their careers a step forward, we got some mind-blowing performances in web series last year. So, we are back with a new set of nominations in Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.

It is our annual tradition to honor the best in the business, and last year offered us a range of web series from dark comedies to thrillers, from dramas to comedies, from rom-coms to quintessential romances, and from societal dramas to family entertainers, the year had us all covered.

We are here with the nominations for the best actress of 2023 who offered something different, a little extra than the effort. That particular X factor made their act shine like a star in the galaxy of performances.

Choose Your Favourite Actor With A Difference (Male – Web Series) On Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 (Picture Credit: Facebook & IMDb)

Koimoi Audience Poll: While the heroes/superstars always take away the major limelight, it’s good to see that true actors, who always keep challenging themselves by experimenting, are getting more appreciated. Today, even we’ll honor them by discussing the ‘Best Actor With A Difference (Male)’ in the web series category. The nomination list includes Vijay Sethupathi from Farzi, Gagan Dev Riar from Scam 2003, and two others.

Before we get started, let us inform you we have shortlisted the four best nominees for the category, and the audience will have the power to vote for their favorite by clicking on one of the options in the Twitter poll mentioned at the end of the article.

Take a look at the nominees for the Best Actor With A Difference (Male – Web Series...

Mumbai, Feb 8 (Ians) Actress Raashii Khanna treated fans to glimpses of her girls’ squad gathering for a movie date, featuring Vaani Kapoor and others, along with a “vichitra prani,” director Bodhayan Roychaudhury.

Raashii, who is known for her work in the projects like ‘Rudra’, ‘Farzi’, took to Instagram and dropped series of pictures wherein we can see her twinning with her girls.

Raashii and Vaani both are donning a white tee shirt and blue flared denims.

While, Bodhayan, who is known for the movie ‘Sector 36’ is sporting a black and shorts.

The group is smiling ear to ear as they pose for the lenses. The post was captioned: “Movie date with my girls and a vichitra prani.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Raashii next has ‘Aranmanai 4’, ‘Yodha’, and ‘Methavi’ in the pipeline.

On the other hand, Vaani, who was last seen in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Shamshera’, next has ‘Raid 2...

Vote For The Best Scene (Web Series) Of 2023 For Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

The year 2023 gave us some of the best nerve-wracking dramas. Be it the periodical highs in Jubilee or the societal stigmas in Made In Heaven 2. There were more that offered us great perspectives along with great stories and entertainment, and we decided to honor the best in the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.

Continuing with our tradition of acknowledging all the best work in Indian Cinema done in the year 2023, we are here with the nominations for the best scenes of 2023 from some of the web series.

These scenes have been nominated on the parameter of how great an impact they left in your hearts. And the nominations will surely brush up the memories if they have faded in your memories.

Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: From Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee To Yash Raj Films’ The Railway...

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Nominees For Best Production Design ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

The year 2023 has offered us some of the most brilliant and elaborate stories in the form of a web series, right from romance to drama to crime to thriller to rom-coms to comedy. You name the emotion, and a web series had it. Since we have been acknowledging and honoring the best from the year 2023, we are back with the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.

This time, we have chalked out nominees for the best production design. What is that, you may ask. Well, a production design aligns its set with the plot, tone, space, and time of the storyline.

Suppose a film is set up in the 90s; then every single thing you see on screen should resonate with the 90s, and that is the work of a production designer. In Koimoi Audience Poll 2023, we have picked up the...

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Shah Rukh Khan Films Grab All Four Awards In This Lot – From Best Trailer To Best Singer (Male & Female) ( Photo Credit – IMDb; Facebook; Instagram )

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 is ongoing, and we’ve finished the Bollywood section for the movies released in the year. From Best Trailer to Best Actor, we covered 24 categories this year, trying to be as extensive to know whom the Janta has chosen.

Many film enthusiasts participated and shared valuable feedback by voting for their favorites in the categories – Best Trailer, Best Actor In A Comic Role, Best Playback Singer (Male), and Best Playback Singer (Female).

For the unversed, we’ll be sharing the results in multiple lots, and this is the first one to drop. After these four, we’ll share the results of the remaining twenty categories in numerous articles.

Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: From Shahid Kapoor’s Farzi To...

Vote For Best Trailer (Web Series) Of 2023: Farzi To Asur 2 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Web series are a big part of the entertainment in our lives. In 2023, we finally got the second season of Asur. It was one of the highly anticipated shows of last year. Shahid Kapoor also made his Ott debut the previous year with Farzi, and the fans waited eagerly after watching the trailers. Today, we bring you the Best Trailer for Web Series nominations.

It was a tough decision for us to select four web series trailers in this category, and now you are responsible for choosing the best with just one click. The web shows kept us sane during the pandemic, and many thrillers kept us glued to our mobile screens.

We have created a Twitter poll with the four Best Trailer (Web Series) nominees and mentioned it at the end of this article.

The Script2Comic Contest is going international. The competition that turns screenplays into comic books has a new sponsor: the Japanese publisher Kodansha, which is behind titles such as Attack on Titan, Akira and Ghost and the Shell.

It’s a noteworthy move for Script2Comic, as its winners now could have their work being turned into a Manga that Kodansha could develop into an animated series, in addition to being published as comics in the United States by boutique publisher Amp Comics.

“This partnership embodies our enduring commitment to discovering new talents in the world of manga and graphic novels. We believe that this contest offers a unique platform for storytellers to bring their visions to life and potentially reach a global audience,” said Yohei Takami, director of the rights media business division of Kodansha.

Script2Comic founder Don Handfield, known for producing the Michael Keaton feature The Founder and History’s Knightfall,...

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Vote For The Best Villain! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: We’re back with nominations for yet another category. We hope you have voted for your favorites of 2023 in our previous audience polls. Bollywood movies and fans had an eventful year in 2023. Right from Pathaan to Dunki to Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar and Animal, movies and their actors witnessed box office success after a long time.

Today’s Audience Poll is about the Best Villain, and as always, we got you four nominees for the same. Right from John Abraham for Pathaan to Bobby Deol in Animal, vote for your favorite Villain by clicking on the options mentioned in the Twitter poll at the end of our article.

Without further ado, take a look at the nominees for the Best Villains of 2023 category:

Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Omg 2’s Climax To Animal’s ‘Papa,...

Vikrant Massey’s Next Film Is Titled The Sabarmati Report (Photo Credit –Instagram)

Vikrant Massey was the star of the year 2023. It must have been one of the lucky days for Indian Cinema when Vidhu Vinod Chopra decided to cast the actor in his ‘dream come true’ story, 12th Fail. After the phenomenal success and ample amount of applause, the actor has moved on to his next film – The Sabarmati Report.

Vikrant has been an actor par excellence ever since he made his debut on Television with a show called Dhoom Machao Dhoom that aired on Disney India. However, he shot to stardom while playing Shyam in Colors TV’s Balika Vadhu!

His transition from TV to film was very smooth. He started from Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera, where he played Ranveer Singh‘s friend. His performance was so impressive that he next turned into a breakthrough star with Zoya Akhtar‘s Dil Dhadakne Do.

Actress Raashii Khanna on Wednesday shared fun candid pictures with her friend Vaani Kapoor, giving a glimpse of their make-up tutorials. Taking to Instagram, Raashii, who has worked in the projects like ‘Rudra’, ‘Farzi’, ‘Oxygen’, ‘Madras Cafe’ and others, shared two mirror selfies from the vanity with Vaani.

In the pictures, Raashii is seen wearing a pastel pink sweater, and short checkered skirt. Vaani is sitting on a tall chair, and is donning a blue dress. The two are posing candidly for the lenses, and flaunting their smiles.

The pictures were captioned as: “This is what happens when you mix makeup tutorials with friendship and a camera.”

She gave the music of the track ‘Jaane Kyun’ sung by Vishal and Shekhar, from the movie ‘Dostana’.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Raashii next has ‘Aranmanai 4’, ‘Yodha’, and ‘Methavi’ in the pipeline.

On the other hand, Vaani, who was last seen in...

While many are jetting off for Christmas and New Year holiday getaways, if you find yourself in the ‘stuck-at-home’ club, fret not! We’ve got your back with a curated list of binge-worthy series to turn your holiday into a memorable entertainment extravaganza. Whether you’re nestled with family or enjoying some me-time, these series across diverse genres might keep you hooked and your holiday spirits high, literally!

From gripping crime dramas to heartwarming comedies, this list has something for everyone. So, grab your pop corns & pizzas, cozy up, and let the holiday binge begin! Because who needs a tropical beach when you’ve got the perfect series to escape into?

Scam 2003

This holiday season, delve into the captivating tale of deceit and suspense with ‘Scam 2003: The Telgi Story’ on SonyLIV. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani and co-directed by Hansal Mehta, this Indian financial thriller serves as the second instalment in the ‘Scam’ franchise.

Most Googled Movies & TV Shows- Where To Watch Them-Imdb/Rotten Tomatoes ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

2023 was a great year in terms of content that the industry provided to its fans via films and web shows. The year, which was kick-started by Shah Rukh Khan on a blockbuster note with Pathaan, is all set to end on the same note as his much-anticipated film Dunki is slated to hit the big screens on the occasion of Christmas.

Before we end the year, Google has released the list of Most Googled Things of 2023, and it includes the list of top 10 movies, top 10 shows, names of top 10 people, top 10 events, and top 10 memes, among many other things.

Well, Koimoi not only brings you the list of the Most Googled Movies & Shows, but also all the details that you might like! Take a look:

Trending Top 10 Christmas Movies To Watch In 2023: From It...

India is on the verge of producing a global breakthrough streaming hit, leading industry players said over the past week across two panel discussions.

The mood in the country has been celebratory, even self-congratulatory, albeit with some justification, after the Oscar wins for S.S. Rajamouli’s “Rrr” and Karthiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga’s “The Elephant Whisperers.” On the streaming front, all the major players have had several hits. SonyLIV scored an International Emmy nomination for “Rocket Boys,” for lead actor Jim Sarbh. Netflix won the International Emmy for comedy for “Vir Das: Landing” and “The Railway Men” cracked the streamer’s global non-English TV top 3 in addition to topping the South Asian chart. Locally, Netflix dominated the Filmfare streaming awards with 26 wins including prizes for “Trial by Fire,” “Kohrra” and “Scoop.”

Prime Video’s “The Panchayat Season 2” won best series at the International Film Festival of India’s inaugural...

With 2023 coming to an end in sometime, people have started looking at the year in a nutshell. On Thursday, the list of most popular movies (theatrical and streaming) and most popular webseries was unveiled by IMDb.

The list of top 10 Indian movies released theatrically was dominated by Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan as two of his releases after a hiatus of four years found top spots in the list.

While ‘Jawan’ clinched the 1st spot, ‘Pathaan’ comfortably landed the second spot followed by his longtime friend and frequent collaborator Karan Johar’s first directorial in 7 years, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’.

Atlee, the director of Jawan, said: “‘Jawan’ is a captivating, emotional, action-entertainer that intricately portrays the profound emotional odyssey of a man who is determined to rectify societal injustices. This film holds a significant place in our hearts. Its reception and love from the audience worldwide is overwhelming.

With 2023 coming to an end in sometime, people have started looking at the year in a nutshell. On Thursday, the list of most popular movies (theatrical and streaming) and most popular webseries was unveiled by IMDb.

The list of top 10 Indian movies released theatrically was dominated by Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan as two of his releases after a hiatus of four years found top spots in the list.

While ‘Jawan’ clinched the 1st spot, ‘Pathaan’ comfortably landed the second spot followed by his longtime friend and frequent collaborator Karan Johar’s first directorial in 7 years, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’.

Atlee, the director of Jawan, said: “‘Jawan’ is a captivating, emotional, action-entertainer that intricately portrays the profound emotional odyssey of a man who is determined to rectify societal injustices. This film holds a significant place in our hearts. Its reception and love from the audience worldwide is overwhelming.

From Kay Kay Menon To Juhi Chawla, Here’s How Much The Cast Of ‘The Railway Men’ Earn ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Railway Men is a mini-series produced by Yash Raj Films. It stars R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Babil Khan, Divyenndu Sharma, Sunny Hinduja, Juhi Chawla, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and others. The show is inspired by the Bhopal Gas Leak of 1984, and it is making an impact with its real portrayal of the characters.

For the unversed, the 1984 tragedy was one of the biggest chemical disasters of the world, where a chemical factory’s negligence triggered the leak of a disastrous and life-threatening gas in the city, amounting to a hazard and loss of lives.

While the people of an entire city were struggling for air, it was the Railway that decided to turn saviors for their people and the city. The Railway Men is a true depiction of the...

Actress Raashii Khanna, who is known for ‘Madras Cafe’, ‘Farzi’, ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness’, has wrapped up the shooting of the film which is close to her heart. The actress took to Instagram to share her sentiments on wrapping up a project that holds a special place in her heart.

Raashii gave her fans a glimpse into the intense journey of portraying a beautifully broken character.

She shared BTS pictures from the yet-to-be-titled film.

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The actress penned a heartfelt note in the caption and wrote: “And it’s a wrap of this beautiful film that is so close to my heart..! #Tme The nervous twitches while developing this beautifully broken character, the storm within, the deep dive into the psyche of an individual I couldn’t relate to at first, pushing the boundaries as an actor supported...

Actress Raashii Khanna, who is known for ‘Madras Cafe’, ‘Farzi’, ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness’, has wrapped up the shooting of the film which is close to her heart. The actress took to Instagram to share her sentiments on wrapping up a project that holds a special place in her heart.

Raashii gave her fans a glimpse into the intense journey of portraying a beautifully broken character.

She shared BTS pictures from the yet-to-be-titled film.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Raashii Khanna (@raashiikhanna)

The actress penned a heartfelt note in the caption and wrote: “And it’s a wrap of this beautiful film that is so close to my heart..! #Tme The nervous twitches while developing this beautifully broken character, the storm within, the deep dive into the psyche of an individual I couldn’t relate to at first, pushing the boundaries as an actor supported...

Reportedly, Raj & Dk, the directors of Amazon Prime’s landmark series The Family Man are currently roped in to develop a brand-new origin story of a superhero film for Marvel Studios. The director duo, who are known for their quirky and edgy style of storytelling, have impressed the Marvel executives with their unique flavour and vision. According to sources, Raj & Dk are working on the script along with their long-time writing partner, Sita Menon, who has collaborated with them on several projects such as 99, Shor in the City and Farzi.

The details of the superhero film are still under wraps, but it is speculated that it will be an original creation and not based on any existing comic book character. It is also unclear whether the superhero will be of Indian origin or not, and whether Raj & Dk will also direct the film or not. However, fans of the...

Prime Video has big plans for the Southeast Asia region, including the introduction of channels and an expanded local-language content slate, the streamer’s Vice President, Asia Pacific, Gaurav Gandhi, told the Apos conference today.

Gandhi, who headed Prime Video India before being appointed to lead the wider Apac region in April, confirmed what Prime Video VP International Kelly Day mentioned at Apos yesterday, that channels and Tvod will be added to the streamer’s offering in Southeast Asia. Gandhi was speaking on a panel with David Simonsen, Prime Video Director, Southeast Asia, and Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals, India & Sea.

“We’ve always said we’re not just about the core SVOD service, but we’re also a content hub and marketplace with Tvod and channels,” said Gandhi, who relocated from Mumbai to Singapore in his new role. “We’re at different growth stages across the region – obviously we...

One of the last reels of the series shows the protagonist passing through a dark tunnel into the light, metaphorically telling that there is light at the end of tunnel in terms of possibilities of curbing and dealing with the black money mafia. Kaala seems to be derived from the term ‘Kaala Paisa’ or ‘Black Money’. Earlier filmmakers dealt with the counterfeit notes mafia in ‘Farzi’, this time around Bejoy Nambiar’s ‘Kaala’ deals with ‘Hawala’ dealings. From the director who made thrillers like Shaitan, David & Wazir, Kaala adds to his exceptional storytelling repertoire and introduces us to the term ‘Reverse Hawala’ – converting white money into black and pumping huge stash of cash for illicit activities including terrorism.

Kaala is set against the backdrop of chaotic Kolkata, a riveting tale of love, loss, betrayal and irony. With young and ambitious Ib officer Ritwik Mukherjee (Avinash Tiwary) life seems like a series of random events,...

One of the last reels of the series shows the protagonist passing through a dark tunnel into the light, metaphorically telling that there is light at the end of tunnel in terms of possibilities of curbing and dealing with the black money mafia. Kaala seems to be derived from the term ‘Kaala Paisa’ or ‘Black Money’. Earlier filmmakers dealt with the counterfeit notes mafia in ‘Farzi’, this time around Bejoy Nambiar’s ‘Kaala’ deals with ‘Hawala’ dealings. From the director who made thrillers like Shaitan, David & Wazir, Kaala adds to his exceptional storytelling repertoire and introduces us to the term ‘Reverse Hawala’ – converting white money into black and pumping huge stash of cash for illicit activities including terrorism.

Kaala is set against the backdrop of chaotic Kolkata, a riveting tale of love, loss, betrayal and irony. With young and ambitious Ib officer Ritwik Mukherjee (Avinash Tiwary) life seems like a series of random events,...

Disney+ Hotstar has been on a roll these last few months with their content releases across several languages. Kaala, the brand-new Disney+ Hotstar special, is created and directed by Bejoy Nambiar, who is known for presenting out-of-the-box stories from the crime drama and action thriller genres. The subject matter of the show, as shown in the trailer, is the underhand hawala dealings done by businessmen, corrupt politicians, and drug lords. Hawala, in layman terms, is the money that is transferred without actually physically moving it. The name Bejoy Nambiar is enough to create a sense of intrigue in the viewer.

Kaala, which essentially means black, in the trailer of the show takes us through the underbelly of black money, money laundering, and the nexus around it. There is always an honest officer who is trying to do right by breaking up rackets in shows like this. Kaala is all about...

Bollywood’s one of the most handsome actor Shahid Kapoor on Sunday congratulated the Indian men’s relay team, who have set the Asian record to qualify for final in the ‘World Athletics Championships’.

The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team caused a sensation at the World Athletics Championships, by finishing second behind the United States in the semifinal heat, setting the Asian Record and qualifying for the final.

The Indian quartet of Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajes Ramesh came up with a superb race to set a new Asian record, dipping below three minutes.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Shahid shared a happy picture of the players and wrote: “Congratulations on setting a new Asian record for 4×400m … Good luck for the finals.”

In another Story, the 42-year-old actor shared his look of the day. Dropping a mirror selfie, Shahid looked dapper in a white casual tee,...

Guns and Gulaabs, the latest web series from the acclaimed director duo Raj & Dk, is a hilarious homage to the 1990s Bollywood. The series stars Dulquer Salmaan and Rajkummar Rao as two gangsters who find themselves in a quirky and chaotic world of crime, romance, and comedy. The trailer of the series, which released on August 2, has received a positive response from the fans and critics alike, who are eagerly waiting for the series to premiere on Netflix on August 18.

The trailer showcases the colorful and vibrant setting of Gulaabganj, a fictional town where anything can happen. From the first kill to the first kiss, the trailer promises a roller-coaster ride of emotions and entertainment. The series also features Adarsh Gourav, T.J. Bhanu, Gulshaan Devaiah, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. The trailer also hints at some possible connections with Raj & Dk’s previous hit series, The Family Man and Farzi,...

Former Disney India head and producer of Sony Liv hit “Rocket Boys,” Siddharth Roy Kapur has hailed the reinvigorated Indian box office and robust streaming space. Nevertheless, he sees challenges ahead.

After Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” ignited a stagnant post-pandemic box office in January, hits have been sporadic. While there were sparks across India’s various language-specific film industries, including the Hindi-language “The Kerala Story,” “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar” and “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” the Telugu-language “Waltair Veerayya” and “Veera Simha Reddy,” the Malayalam-language “2018” and “Romancham” and the Tamil-language “Ponniyin Selvan: II,” the overall box office remained sluggish for the first five months of 2023.

The Indian box office caught fire in the June-July period with hits including the Hindi-language “Satyaprem Ki Katha,” Marathi-language “Baipan Bhaari Deva,” Punjabi-language “Carry On Jatta 3,” Telugu-language “Bro” and “Baby” and Tamil-language “Maaveeran” keeping the turnstiles ticking over.

Hollywood enjoys a 10% market share in India and,...

The new video of the most-anticipated series of the year ‘Guns & Gulaabs’ by filmmaker duo Raj & Dk, released on Friday, points to the title being a gangster comedy like no other, filled with the songs of the 1970s, romantic crazy lovers, and eccentric gangsters.

Pulling off a casting coup, ‘Guns & Gulaabs’ is a quirky, genre-blend that stars Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, Tj Bhanu, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles.

The video begins with retro music, showing a smashed bottle of a cold-drink with a backdrop of roses. A glimpse of Rajkummar shows him in a new avatar, with a unique hairstyle and a gun in his hand. There’s a milestone sign with ‘Gulaabgunj 6 km’ imprinted on it.

The video, designed like a motion poster, shows flying objects like metal tools, glass objects, perfume, a pack of cards, an old cassette, a love letter, knife, a board which...

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is currently on a vacation to Argentina, with his girlfriend, actress-singer, Saba Azad.

Saba took to her Instagram Stories, and shared some love-struck photos with her beau.

The photos were clicked in a restaurant in Buenos Aires. Saba shared a solo picture of Hrithik, wherein he is seen donning a sleeveless black T-shirt, and a matching cap.

The ‘Greek God’ of Bollywood as Hrithik is referred to by his fans, is gazing right into the camera, and is relishing some yummy desserts. Saba captioned the post as, “My hippo heart”.

Saba also shared a selfie with Hrithik, which seems to be from a different location. In the click, the lovebirds are flaunting their smiles for the camera, while twinning in a beanie cap.

Hrithik wore a black jacket, with matching beanie, while Saba is donning a pastel blue sweater with a grey beanie.

She captioned it as,...

EntertainmentMerry Christmas is directed by Sriram Raghavan of Badlapur and Andhadhun fame. Vijay Sethupathi’s Hindi film with actor Katrina Kaif Merry Christmas will be released on December 15. Announcing the release date on Monday, July 17, Vijay Sethupathi wrote, “We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer! #MerryChristmas releasing in theatres near you On 15th December 2023.” We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer!#MerryChristmas releasing in theatres near you On 15th December 2023. #SriramRaghavan @TipsFilmsInd #MatchboxPictures @RameshTaurani #SanjayRoutray #JayaTaurani #KewalGarg #KatrinaKaif #SanjayKapoor #VinayPathak… pic.twitter.com/oIct7d4DPj — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) July 17, 2023 Merry Christmas is directed by Sriram Raghavan of Badlapur and Andhadhun fame. The film will also be released in Tamil, with the same title. This is the first time that Vijay Sethupathi is working with Katrina Kaif and Sriram Raghavan. Pritam is the music director for the film, while Madhu Neelakandan will be the cinematographer.

Melbourne, July 13 (Ians) The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) has announced the nominations for its 14th edition, which includes titles such as ‘Darlings’, ‘Kantara’, ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Bhediya’, among many others.

This year, the festival welcomes a new addition to its jury panel, the Oscar-winning Australian filmmaker Bruce Beresford, known for directing films such as ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ and ‘The Contract’.

The Iffm advisory committee after meticulous consideration of hundreds of films and series from across Indian cinema, have finalised the nominations of films and series which have been released between June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

Leading the pack in the film categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress, are notable productions such as ‘Darlings’, ‘Monica O My Darling’, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and ‘Kantara’.

In the Ott category, series such as ‘Trial By Fire’, ‘Jubilee’, and ‘Delhi Crime Season 2’ have garnered the highest number of nominations. The winners of the prestigious...

In the middle of 2023, IMDb has come up with a list of Most Popular movies and web series so far which includes Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Pathaan’ and Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Farzi’.

In the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (So Far) list, the first spot is taken by Pathaan, Salman Khan’s ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ is number two, Adah Sharma-starrer ‘The Kerala Story’ is on the third spot.

‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, ‘Mission Majnu’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ is on the fourth, fifth and sixth spot respectively.

It is followed by ‘Bloody Daddy’, ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, ‘Varisu’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two’

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said: “It’s extremely heartening to learn that Pathaan is first on the list by IMDb. To see the amount of love that Pathaan has received is amazing, and whenever any work gets placed first, then the thing...

Actress Angira Dhar, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’, has been crowned IMDb’s 2nd Breakout Star of the year.

The recognition came in the light of her work in the ‘Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo’ which received a lot of positive response.

The actress shared that she knew that the streaming show will prove to be the turning point in her career.

Talking about the same, she said, “I knew ‘Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo’ would be the turning point in my career. There were many moments where I felt that it would change my life for good, not just career wise. The kind of growth you find in an actor is where I found ‘Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo’ as I was playing a very intense character.”

Commenting on her character, she further mentioned, “Kajal is extremely layered and complex. The work I put into...

Prime Video has revealed its top traveling non-English local originals in the history of the service, with Spanish YA romance “My Fault” and French crime thriller “Medellín” topping the list.

Both are feature films that launched in the last two weeks across Prime Video’s footprint in 240 countries around the world. Interestingly, both titles have more than 75% of their viewership coming from outside their country of origin, though Prime Video hasn’t disclosed any further metrics related to ratings or impressions. Of the list (available in full below), 60% are movies and 40% are TV series.

While it makes sense for local originals like Prime Video’s unscripted format “Lol” to perform well in their home countries — “Big local stars and very local comedy — those don’t really travel beyond their borders,” explains James Farrell, VP of international originals for Amazon Studios — the reason the streamer is highlighting this crop of non-English...