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Today, safe sequels and massive action franchises are a norm in Bollywood, but director Kunal Kohli is looking back at a time when Bollywood took much bigger risks. Reflecting on his 2006 masterpiece ‘Fanaa’, in a recent interview, Kohli lamented that modern filmmakers and stars are increasingly “shying away” from the kind of bold, tragic…
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ triumphed at the 2026 Oscars, securing Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay. Coogler, accepting the latter, emotionally thanked his wife Zinzi and their three children, calling them his ‘best producers’ and expressing his deep love and apologies for time away. The couple, married since 2016, welcomed their…
In recent times, one has often seen industry insiders talking about the growing cost of entourage of actors and how it becomes a huge burden on the film’s budget and the producers. Many producers, directors like Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap among others have discussed it. Actors like John Abraham also expressed shock to know that…
NEW DELHI: Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel in over-the-counter trade Sunday, reflecting growing anxiety over potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint for India and much of Asia. Amid the supply fears, OPEC producers met Sunday and decided to increase crude output in a phased manner…
“One Battle After Another” remains undefeated.Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary drama took top honors Saturday night at the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards, setting it on course to triumph in two weeks at the Academy Awards.In winning the guild’s Daryl F. Zanuck award for best feature film, “One Battle After Another” is poised to sweep…
The fallout between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment over Don 3 is intensifying, with mediation efforts now at a standstill. Earlier this month, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani formally approached the Producers Guild of India, demanding Rs 40 crore in compensation from Ranveer for allegedly backing out of the project without adequate notice.Ranveer, however, has…
Sivakarthikeyan’s new film, ‘Seyon,’ faces a title dispute. Double Meaning Productions claims ownership, stating it was planned as a sequel to their 2022 film ‘Maayon.’ While ‘Seyon’ makers clarify their project is based on Lord Murugan, the Producers’ Council is expected to mediate. This legal snag has shifted focus from the film’s rural action drama…
Tariff payments by midsize US businesses grew three times over the past year, according to new research released Thursday by JPMorganChase Institute. One of the US’ leading banks, it added that this shows signs of economic strain linked to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.The JPMorgan study, cited by the Associated Press, indicates that companies employing…
Director Shamzu Zayba, out on bail in a financial fraud case, accuses ‘Abhilasham’ producers of targeting him and questions his late-night arrest. Industry bodies like FEFKA criticize the police’s actions. Zayba claims producers aimed to ruin his reputation, while producers cite fund mismanagement and a failure to return a car. Technicians also report pending payments….
A significant dispute has erupted between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s production house over ‘Don 3’. Following Singh’s exit, the filmmakers are reportedly seeking ₹40 crore in compensation for pre-production expenses. The Producers Guild of India is set to mediate an informal meeting, with a potential escalation to CINTAA if a resolution isn’t reached within…
