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Kgf: Chapter 2 Re-Release Box Office (Japan): Will It Enter Top 10? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kgf: Chapter 2 star Yash is gearing up to play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Meanwhile, he is also busy in his much-anticipated love story – Toxic. But his fans in Japan are rejoicing to witness the hysteria with the re-release of the blockbuster Kgf: Chapter 2. The superstar is all set for the re-release of the film in Japan.

Helmed by Prashanth Neel, the film turned into a blockbuster at the box office, earning 856 crore in India and 1230 crore worldwide. Now with the Japan re-release, the film needs to earn a very minimal amount to break a major record!

Kgf: Chapter 2 Needs Only 6 Crore!

Yash’s Kgf: Chapter 2, needs only 6 crore to enter the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films in Japan. Currently, the tenth highest-grossing Indian film in Japan is Dhoom 3,...

For this installment of This Day That Year, Subhash K Jha refocuses on Ritesh Batra’s Photograph.

After The Lunchbox, why did Ritesh Batra let us down so miserably with Photograph? Think about it. It had everything going for it. A director whose first film The Lunchbox became the most beloved Indian film since Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali and who has since then worked with international icons like Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling.

Photograph featured a cast and a lead pair that looked tempting if not entirely inviting, and most of all, it was meant to be the Nri director’s homage to the city he loves the most Mumbai.

But Mumbai in Batra’s Photograph looks like a city that is losing its sparkle and drowning in its dreams. The fact that the characters are flat and the presentation is listless could have something to...

The Conners will welcome a sitcom fan-favorite to the stage for the seventh and final season at ABC as Young Sheldon alum and Laurie Metcalf‘s real-life daughter Zoe Perry joins the mix as a guest star. According to TV Line, who announced Perry’s casting, she’ll star opposite Metcalf’s Aunt Jackie in two episodes. Perry will portray a cop who gives Jackie a tough time about her considering rejoining the police force at her age. As Roseanne fans will recall, Jackie had served as part of the Lanford P.D. starting in Season 2 of the original show. Disney That was just one of Jackie’s various attempted careers after leaving her job at Wellman Plastics before opening The Lunch Box with her sister Roseanne (Roseanne Barr). Now, decades later, Jackie has retired and handed The Lunch Box over to her great-niece, Darlene’s (Sara Gilbert) daughter Harris (Emma Kenney). But,...

What does Nawazuddin Siddiqui think about comparisons with Irrfan Khan? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a name that resonates with brilliance in Indian cinema. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the finest actors of his generation is nothing short of inspiring.

Time and again, the praiseworthy words have been equated with Nawazuddin and late Irrfan Khan, another magnificent film actor. However, Nawazuddin would always say his difference. He has said it one time too many, “Mein aapne jaise kaam karne ko aya hu, mein kissi ke jaisa kaam karne ko nahi aya hu. Of course, woh great actor hein, lekin mujhe apni pehchan banani hai.” One can see clearly in the quote his effort to distinguish himself from the line of artists whom he admires.

One can sense the truth of his heart by the exact style, he acts all his characters with. Taking into consideration the Haddi actor,...

French sales outfit Loco Films has acquired international rights to “Tiger’s Pond” (Vagachipani), the latest film championed by celebrated Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap. The dark crime drama, directed by emerging filmmaker Natesh Hegde, is set to make its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum strand.

Kashyap, whose producing credits include festival favorites like “The Lunchbox,” backs the project alongside Singapore-based producer Jeremy Chua (Cannes winner “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell”) and producer Ranjan Singh (Cannes selection “Kennedy”). The film charts the collision course between a feudal businessman attempting to manipulate local elections and a defiant outcast villager, promising “rapturous textures and treacherous depths” in its exploration of rural power dynamics.

The cast includes Dileesh Pothan, Achyut Kumar, Natesh Hegde, Gopal Hegde and Sumitra.

Hegde’s “Pedro” was in the New Currents competition at the Busan International Film Festival in 2021 and “Tiger’s Pond” participated in the...

Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has thrown his weight behind “Aakhri Ride” (The Last Ride), set to feature as one of the market picks at the upcoming Clermont-Ferrand short film market.

The film follows Aman, a Mumbai ride-share driver racing to secure dowry money for his sister’s wedding, whose night takes an unexpected turn when he picks up a mysterious passenger – a Chudail (demonic witch). The supernatural encounter forces him to confront deeper truths about urban survival and morality.

Several films directed by Kashyap have played at Cannes, including “Kennedy” (2023), “Psycho Raman” (2016), “Ugly” (2013), “Bombay Talkies” (2013) and “Gangs of Wasseypur” (2012). In addition, several films produced by him have made it to the Croisette, including “Masaan” (2015), “The Lunchbox” (2013), “Monsoon Shootout” (2013), “The Congress” (2013) and “Udaan” (2010).

“When I read the script, I quite liked it. It’s a story about characters whom we meet everyday in lives and yet maybe don’t stop to...

Irrfan Khan liked Airlift so much and had to opt himself out of the movie for this reason. Read on to learn more about this incident. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors the Indian film industry has ever witnessed. From Hindi films like The Lunchbox and Hindi Medium to Hollywood projects like Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man, Khan proved himself in every corner of the world.

With such great skills, he was offered many roles throughout his career, some of which he had to turn down due to some reason or another. One such film is the blockbuster Airlift.

The 2016 film Airlift, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, is celebrated as one of Akshay Kumar’s career milestones. However, the late actor Irrfan Khan was initially considered for the lead role. On Irrfan’s birth anniversary, producer Nikkhil Advani shared an intriguing anecdote about...

After The Conners failed to give Darlene’s daughter a meaningful purpose, Happy’s Place makes this mistake worse with Emma Kenney’s upcoming guest role in the sitcom. The Conners season 7 will arrive in March 2025, and the six-episode “Farewell event” will bring the Roseanne franchise to an end after 36 years. The large cast of The Conners means it will be tough for the series to give everyone a perfect ending, but some supporting characters need a significant role more than others. Chief among them is Emma Kenney’s Harris, first seen in the final seasons of Roseanne’s original run.

Related Every The Conners Characters Who Has Been Around Since Roseanne Season 1

Roseanne famously killed off the show's title character when it became The Conners, but some of Roseanne's original stars remain its main characters.

When her older self was introduced in Roseanne season 10, Harris was little more than a hackneyed Gen Z stereotype.

Although The Conners season 7 will end the spinoff for good, I fear the outing won’t have enough screen time to properly wrap up the entire Roseanne franchise. The Conners season 7 promises to be the show’s final outing, bringing the 36-year-old sitcom franchise to a close in March 2025. According to TVLine, The Conners season 7 will be a “Six-episode farewell event” that brings back Becky, Jackie, Darlene, Dan, Harris, Mark, and Beverly-Rose for one more story. Already, I’m skeptical about the prospect of season 7 providing a meaningful ending to the franchise as a whole.

Related The Conners’ First Christmas Episode Highlights A Problem That Season 7 Still Needs To Solve

The Conners' first Christmas episode might have settled a major feud, but the show's final season still needs to deal with the fallout of the fight.

While The Conners’ large cast of characters isn’t unique to the series, it...

3 Indian actors on Google’s Year in Search 2024 list (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Google has released the 2024 Year in Search list, revealing the most searched queries in fields like entertainment, sports, gaming, and lifestyle. Among celebrities, three Indians have made it to the global list of the most searched actors.

Contrary to expected names like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt, the actors who have been named in the top 10 list include South superstar Pawan Kalyan, television actress Hina Khan, and Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur.

Pawan Kalyan, Hina Khan, and Nimrat Kaur are the Most Searched Indian Actors Globally

Pawan Kalyan has achieved the number 2 spot on Google’s Year in Search 2024 list. The actor is known for his immense contribution to Telugu cinema and is counted among the highest-paid actors in India. He is also a politician, and became the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in...

Indian action hit Kill is getting a sequel, producer Guneet Monga revealed at Film Bazaar in Goa.

“We’re discussing and there will be a part two,” the Oscar-winning producer told Screen.

Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Hindi-language feature premiered at Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 where it was the first runner up for the People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award. It is produced by Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment and Dharma Productions.

“We are discussing with Dharma, and Nikhil will be the director,” said Monga, whose credits also include The Lunchbox and Peddlers. “We have lots of ideas brewing and it is deep in development.

Filmmakers from India and Europe convened in Goa for the Film Bazaar to debate the complex world of international film co-productions, shedding light on the subtle dynamics of cross-cultural creative partnerships.

Industry leaders presented perspectives on the changing environment of international filmmaking, emphasizing the possibilities and limitations of joint productions. Jerome Paillard, former head of the Cannes Film Market, moderated the panel of seasoned producers.

Guneet Monga Kapoor, a well-known Indian producer, acknowledged Film Bazaar with helping her launch her career. Her breakthrough film “The Lunchbox” debuted on the market, proving how such platforms can launch profitable international projects. A scholarship from a Rotterdam film lab helped her comprehend the complexities of international coproduction.

Claire Chassagne, producer of the Sundance-winning film “Girls Will Be Girls,” emphasized the necessity of careful planning when pursuing European funding. “You need a strong package showcasing the director’s vision and a compelling script,...

Led by former Cannes film market head Jerome Paillard, who is now advising India’s Film Bazaar, leading international producers discussed India-Europe co-productions during a panel at the event in Goa.

Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor recounted how her breakthrough film “The Lunchbox” emerged from Film Bazaar itself. “I’ve been coming to Film Bazaar since 2008 and owe the majority of my career to it,” said Monga Kapoor. She detailed how a Rotterdam film lab scholarship helped her understand international co-production structures, leading to partnerships with French and German producers for the film.

Claire Chassagne, producer of Sundance winner “Girls Will Be Girls,” also a Film Bazaar project, emphasized the importance of creative development in securing competitive European funding. “It’s really like a package you need to have showcasing your director’s vision and then a strong script that helps you with those very competitive funds that are in Europe,...

Laapataa Ladies Box Office (Japan) Update After 45 Days! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It’s been over 1.5 months, but Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) continues its winning streak at the Japanese box office. Kiran Rao’s directorial is climbing its ladder among the highest-grossing Indian films in Japan. It has left behind Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Prabhas’ Salaar. Scroll below for the latest box office update!

Laapataa Ladies was released in Japan on October 4, 2024. It made a smashing debut, leaving behind the box office collections of Baahubali 2, Dangal, Tiger 3, and Brahmastra in its opening weekend. Ever since, it has been steady at the box office, leaving behind many Indian biggies.

Laapataa Ladies earns ¥50M+ in Japan!

In 45 days, Kiran Rao’s directorial earned over ¥50M (Inr 2.70 crores) at the Japanese box office. As per Nishit Shaw, Lapataa Ladies has left behind Pathaan, which earned a little less, in the range of ¥50M.

Partners Sideshow Pictures and Janus Films open All We Imagine As Light on Friday and will follow the playbook for Drive My Car, the indie distributor’s first film that began a slow rollout about this time in 2021, collecting awards, nice grosses and finishing with an International Picture Oscar win amid a flurry of nominations. Payal Kapadia’s film, among the best reviewed of the year, was snubbed by India for an Oscar selection. Its distributor has something to say about that and is campaigning for other key categories.

Also this weekend, comedy A Real Pain with Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin from Searchlight Pictures hits 900-plus screens in a major expansion. Sony Pictures Classics’ Saorsie Ronan starrer The Outrun, which opened in early October and was down to 19 screens, is jumping back to 200 by popular demand, which is nice to hear.

Gkids debuts Ghost Cat Anzu on 300-plus screens.

What Did Nimrat Kaur Say About Her Link-Up Rumors With Abhishek Bachchan? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nimrat Kaur is an accomplished actress known for her impressive performances in critically acclaimed films like The Lunchbox. In the movie, she held her own against the great actor, the late Irrfan Khan. She has since done exceedingly well carving her own space as an actor who can delve into the skin of any character and give stellar performances.

Not just in Bollywood, the actress has also been a part of the American series Homeland, where she played an Isi agent. Despite her acting prowess, Nimrat has been in the news recently for her alleged link-up with actor Abhishek Bachchan. The pair co-starred in the Netflix film Dasvi.

Nimrat Kaur Reacts To Rumors Of Alleged Link-Up With Abhishek Bachchan

Despite fans trolling her on social media and hurling many negative comments towards her, Nimrat has...

Indian powerhouse producer Guneet Monga Kapoor has boarded Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai’s short film “Anuja” as executive producer. The film recently qualified for Academy Awards consideration after winning Best Live Action Short at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival.

The film centers on nine-year-old Anuja, who must choose between education and factory work alongside her sister – a decision that will shape both their futures. Adding authenticity to the narrative, lead actress Sajda Pathan draws from her own experiences of surviving on the streets of old Delhi before finding support through the Salaam Baalak Trust (Sbt), a nonprofit founded by Mira Nair’s family.

The project brings together an unique creative team. Writer-director Graves, a philosopher-turned-filmmaker with a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, collaborated with his wife Mattai, an established visual artist whose works are featured in major museums including Crystal Bridges and the Denver Art Museum.

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Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has boarded Deepak Rauniyar’s “Pooja, Sir” as an executive producer, while Channel 4 has snapped up the film for the U.K. and Ireland.

The film debuted in the Venice Film Festival‘s Horizons strand competition earlier this year, and has subsequently played Hamburg and Busan, with the Mami Mumbai Film Festival up next. It is inspired by real events which took place in Southern Nepal during the 2015 race protests, involving the Madhesi community. In the film, when two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. However, upon her arrival, the brewing political unrest and violent protests throw her off course, compelling her to seek help from Mamata, a local Madhesi policewoman. By putting aside systemic discrimination and pushing through everyday misogyny, the women attempt to solve the case.

The cast is...

Ahead of its premiere, an original The Conners actor has wrapped up filming for the Roseanne spinoff sequel. Born out of the unexpected death of Roseanne following Roseanne Barr's firing, the ABC family comedy has been a steady ratings winner for the network in the last six years. The Conners was able to seamlessly transition from its roots to become an ensemble, with various storylines going for all members of the beloved Lanford extended family. Despite its popularity, however, The Conners is ending its run after season 7.

Taking it to her official Instagram account, Emma Kenney announces that she has wrapped filming as Harris for The Conners season 7, which isn't due to premiere until the mid-season. Check out her image below:

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In the image, Kenney is seen holding a bouquet as she sits down on her set chair. The...

Globetrotting festival, markets, film development and training veteran Marten Rabarts is joining the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) team to lead its industry activities as Head Of IFFR Pro.

The New Zealand-born film professional already has strong connections with the Netherlands. He was artistic director of development hub the Binger Filmlab in Amsterdam for 12 years, followed by a four-year stint as Head of Eye International (now SeeNL), promoting Dutch film and film culture worldwide.

Rabarts left the latter position in 2019 to take on the role of festival director at the Whanau Marama – New Zealand International Film Festival for two years. Most recently he worked as a script mentor on the inaugural edition of Jane Campion’s A Wave In The Ocean Lab, among other activities on the international film circuit.

In his new role, Rabarts will work closely with IFFR’s Festival Director, Vanja Kaludjercic, and report into Chief of Content,...

Although The Conners is primarily a comedy, Roseanne's spinoff has some moments of truly moving character development. Despite Roseannes hated final season, the family comedy was one of the most fondly remembered sitcoms of the 90s. Roseannes story of a relatable working-class family struggling to get by resonated with viewers throughout the late 80s and into the 90s, and it was the shows combination of warm drama and sharp wit that made Roseanne a huge hit. As such, it was no surprise when Roseanne received a revival in 2017. What was surprising was what happened after Roseanne season 10 aired.

Related The Conners' Best Season 7 Ending Would Mean Abandoning Roseanne's Spirit

The Conners season 7 seems to promise a brighter future for the family, but this happy ending risks disregarding the secret weapon of Roseanne.

Series star Roseanne Barr was fired due to racist tweets and the show was retooled, with the title...

Oscar watchers know you can’t count on any country’s Oscar selection committee to do the smart thing. India’s track record is particularly abysmal.

Every year, the Film Federation of India (Ffi) assembles a jury of industry insiders to pick the film to best represent India at the Oscars. The country hasn’t had an Oscar nomination since “Lagaan” in 2002. India overlooked such lauded films as “The Lunchbox” and “Rrr,” and has now snubbed the first Indian film to play in the Cannes competition in 30 years as well as the first film in the history of India to win Cannes’ second prize, the Grand Prix: Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light”.

The film, about the lives of two Mayalali nurses living in Mumbai, even landed on France’s shortlist for the Oscar; France ultimately submitted another Cannes prize-winner, “Emilia Pérez.” India selected instead Kiran Rao’s...

Each year, as fall approaches, India’s famously unpredictable Oscar committee takes center stage to pick their candidate in a process as dramatic as any Bollywood blockbuster.

As always, the influential body behind the committee, the Film Federation of India (Ffi), brought together a special jury of industry veterans to sift through the year’s cinematic offerings to choose the one film that will represent India. But while the country boasts the world’s most prolific film industry, its track record in the international feature film race has fallen short with many missed opportunities. The most notorious example is Ritesh Batra’s “The Lunchbox” which was not selected in 2013 despite having earned widespread critical laurels.

Some eyebrows were also raised when global hit “Rrr” wasn’t picked as India’s Oscar candidate in 2022. The Ffi saved face, nevertheless, after its official submission, Pan Nalin’s “Last Film Show,” made the international features shortlist.

Although all six seasons of The Conners have their high and low points, a ranking of the Roseanne spinoffs outings uncovers a surprising trend. The Conners season 7 will be the shows final outing, but the upcoming sitcom season is not just ending the working-class family comedys seven-year run. The Conners season 7 also brings Roseannes story to an end 36 years after the groundbreaking sitcom first aired in 1988. Roseannes original run lasted nine seasons from 1988 until 1997 before the series was brought back for a one-season revival in 2017. Roseannes revival was a ratings success.

Related The Conners Season 7 Cant Get Worse Than Roseannes Most Hated Episode

The Conners season 7 will have a hard time ending the show's story, but it is bound to do better than Roseanne's infamously hated season 9 episode.

However, original series star Roseanne Barr was fired before the revivals second season could enter production due to racist comments. Roseanne was...

While Roseannes spinoff The Conners will end with its seventh season, season 6s weirdest subplot makes it hard to see how the show will handle one character. The Conners has a large cast of characters, most of whom also appeared in the shows predecessor, Roseanne. Roseanne was a successful family sitcom that ran from 1988 until 1997, only to be revived in 2017. While Roseannes revival was a ratings success, series star Roseanne Barrs racist tweets saw her fired before the series was renewed. Roseanne was killed off-screen, and the series became The Conners, focusing on her surviving family.

Now, The Conners season 7 is set to wrap up the familys story for good. The Conners has added a slew of new supporting stars since Roseannes exit in 2018, among them Darlenes love interest Ben, Beckys partner Tyler, and Dans second wife Louise. However, the series still centers most of its storyline around members of the titular family.

The late Martin Mull's character Leon Carp in Roseanne was a significant LGBTQ+ representation in TV history. The Conners season 7 must acknowledge Leon's legacy and contribution to the show's lineup for years. Mark's role in The Conners could be impacted by learning about Leon, connecting the two characters via their shared experiences.

The late, great Martin Mull's Roseanne character Leon Carp was a pivotal part of TV history, and I hope The Conners season 7 acknowledges this. Looking back on Roseannes original run, Im often struck by how much the sitcoms story of a working-class family struggling to get by still resonates today. The reason that The Conners cast of characters is mostly composed of Roseanne alumni is that few of the shows heroes managed to leave Lanford despite their grand ambitions, and realistic everyday struggles were the reason they stuck around.

Roseanne handled unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, addiction, financial struggles,...

The Conners sometimes betrays the spirit of Roseanne, with lazy Gen Z stereotype subplots. The show's large cast mostly feels true to their old selves, with some episodes reminiscent of Roseanne's revival. Jackie's decision to give up The Lunchbox in season 6 was a sign of growth and maturity, and the show's focus on real-life working-class issues sets it apart from other sitcoms.

When The Conners season 6 ended one of the sitcom spinoffs longest running storylines, I was relieved to see this Roseanne call-back finally wrapped up. The Conners is a successful Roseanne followup, but the show sometimes betrays the spirit of its predecessor. I was disappointed when the spinoff focused subplots on Harriss entitlement, a lazy stereotype about members of Gen Z that betrayed its usual warm attitude toward its heroes. Similarly, I wasnt impressed with season 6 largely forgetting Louises school board campaign even though this was the sort of...

Here’s some exciting news! Ahead of the release of the highly acclaimed Indian action film Kill, Lionsgate has announced that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise and the upcoming Highlander film, will produce an English-language remake of the film.

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions’ release of the original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4 and worldwide July 5th. Kill is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.

“Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski. “Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. It’s exciting to be developing an English-language version—we have big shoes to...

Ahead of the release of the acclaimed Indian action film Kill, Lionsgate has announced that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise and the new Highlander film, will produce an English-language remake of the film. The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions’ release of the original Hindi-language version of Kill will open in American theaters on Thursday, July 4. Kill is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.

This week’s release marks one of the first times a mainstream Hindi-language film partners with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the United Kingdom. “Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski.

Lionsgate announced today that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise and the upcoming Highlander film, will produce an English-language remake of the Indian action film Kill. Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, made the announcement.

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions will release the original Hindi-language version of Kill in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4. Kill was written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.

This week’s release marks one of the first times a mainstream Hindi-language film has partnered with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the U.K.

“Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski. “Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to...

Lionsgate and John Wick franchise production company 87Eleven Entertainment have plans for an English-language remake of upcoming Indian action movie, Kill.

Chad Stahelski, Jason Spitz, and Alex Young will produce for 87Eleven Entertainment.

The Hindi-language feature hits theaters on July 4 via Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.

Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action film made its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection and played earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival.

In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend Viresh are far from willing to let fate dictate their story. They embark on a “rescue” mission that becomes a gory adventure. The movie was written...

"Kill" is a boundary-pushing action movie set on a train, captivating audiences with intense fight sequences and a gripping story. Critics praise the film's immersive quality, inventive use of space, and brutal action scenes that pay homage to genre classics. The movie is a rare collaboration between Indian and Hollywood studios and is set to release in July 2024 with high anticipation and positive reviews.

An upcoming Indian action movie with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes is one of the most exciting films of 2024. Produced by famed Bollywood producer Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta of Dharma Productions and Academy Award-winning producer Guneet Monga (The Elephant Whisperers) and Achin Jain of Sikhya Entertainment, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. Recognized as first runner-up for the People's Choice Award: Midnight Madness, this particular project is a thrilling addition to the genre.

2024 has already been an exciting year for action movies.

The Conners season 6 let down Harris yet again, prioritizing older characters over her development. Harris started as a Gen Z stereotype in Roseanne's revival, and The Conners failed to improve her arc. The Conners season 7 has a chance to fix Harris's character arc by giving her more focus and depth.

Despite Roseannes spinoff promising more for her in season 6, I was disappointed to see that The Conners let down its most underrated supporting star yet again in this outing. When I first started watching The Conners, I was impressed by the way that Roseannes spinoff juggled its large cast. The Conners cast of characters extends into double digits and, with Roseanne dead, the show has no obvious star to center its sitcom storylines around. Certain episodes prioritized Dan and Jackie, while others focused on Becky and Darlene. Meanwhile, DJ and Louise took precedence in the remaining outings.

However, the more I watched,...

India enjoyed a record year at the Cannes Film Festival — winning three major awards and an honor — and this is likely to have a positive impact on the country’s independent cinema scene, according to industry experts.

Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” won the competition grand prix, Anasuya Sengupta was awarded best actress at the festival’s Un Certain Regard strand for “The Shameless” and Chidananda S. Naik’s “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” was crowned the best film at the La Cinef section. In addition, Indian DoP Santosh Sivan was this year’s recipient of the annual Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography award conferred during the festival.

“All We Imagine as Light” was the first Indian film in competition in three decades, since Shaji N. Karun’s “Swaham” in 1994. “Sister Midnight” was a Directors’ Fortnight selection, “Santosh” screened at Un Certain Regard and “Girls Will Be Girls,...

Bollywood has a long history of producing hilarious comedy movies that have left audiences in stitches. From slapstick humor to witty one-liners, these films have made us laugh and entertained us for generations. Here are 15 iconic comedy movies in Bollywood that you shouldn’t miss:

Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) – An action comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. Gol Maal (1979) – A classic comedy starring Amol Palekar and Bindiya Goswami. Chupke Chupke (1975) – A hilarious film about a man who pretends to be a driver to win over his love, starring Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) – A dark comedy that satirizes corruption in Indian society, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Baswani. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) – A cult classic about two men who try to win over a wealthy heiress, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. Hera Pheri (2000) – A comedy about three men who get caught up in a kidnapping plot,...

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The most prestigious film festival in the world has officially commenced at the French Riviera with 2024 being a significant year for Indian cinema. Seven Indian films have been chosen to be screened at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, with Payal Kapadia-directorial leading the line.

The Malayalam film “All We Imagine as Light” broke the jinx as it became the first Indian cinema in three decades to compete at the festival’s main segment, Palme d’Or. Shaji N. Karun’s 1994 film “Swaham” was the last film to compete in this category.

Though not the Palme d’Or, several other Indian productions have won big in these 30 years and brought glory to the Indian cinema.

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Salaar Is All Set To Release At Japan Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Prabhas is a global superstar. Period. Why do we say so? Because you pick up the performances of his films at the global box office in any territory, you might spot him ruling. Now, the superstar is ready to add a few 100 crores to Salaar’s 615 crore worldwide collection with the film’s Japan release!

Helmed by Prashanth Neel, the action biggie is ready to release in Japan on July 5 in the dubbed version. An official poster and teaser of the Japanese version of the film have also been released, and hopefully, it will create hysteria.

Prabhas’s 5th & Prashanth Verma’s 3rd Release!

Interestingly, Salaar will be the fifth Release for the superstar in Japan after Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, Saaho & Radhe Shyam. Meanwhile, Prashanth Neel’s third outing will be after Kgf: Chapter...

History is witness to the fact that whenever two power-packed filmmakers have collaborated, they’ve created magic on the silver screen. Farhan Akhtar-Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar-Ayan Mukherjee, Siddharth Anand-Aditya Chopra , Ekta Kapoor-Rhea Kapoor and many other iconic collaborations have led to films that have either become cult classics or have presented a whole new world to explore for the cinema lovers.

Joining this list is Mozez Singh and Guneet Monga who are back together after Zubaan, with their second collaboration, “Yo Yo Honey Singh : Famous”.

Mozez has directed the feature and Guneet has produced the upcoming and most-awaited documentary film which promises to be a riveting glimpse into the life of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh.

While Mozez is known for his distinctive storytelling and visually stunning narratives, Guneet Monga has established herself as a pathbreaking filmmaker with projects like ‘The Lunchbox...

Tran Anh Hung’s simmering gastro-romance is the latest dish in a cinematic feast ranging from The Godfather to The Lunchbox

The term “gastroporn” got thrown around a lot when The Taste of Things was in cinemas recently, but I’m not sure it’s quite right for Tran Anh Hung’s sumptuous culinary romance, seductive as all the cookery on display is. Though it has many a languid, exquisitely lit pan over the finished dishes created by Benoît Magimel’s 19th-century gourmet – including a giant, glistening vol-au-vent that I’ve been thinking about for months – it’s less about money shots than it is about foodie foreplay. The film’s greatest pleasures are in its extended sequences of preparation and process; the silently, adoringly intuitive collaboration between Magimel and Juliette Binoche’s fellow cook; the thrill of watching experts at work. Ok, and there’s a near-seamless match-cut from...

The Conners season 6 dropped storylines for Harris and Louise, continuing the trend of sidelining characters. Season 7 of The Conners may reverse this trend, focusing on characters like Harris and Louise. The show struggles with managing its large cast, leading to underdeveloped characters and dropped storylines.

While The Conners season 6 has a lot of storylines to cover, two of the plots that Roseanne’s spinoff has seemingly abandoned follow an unfortunate trend. The Conners has a lot of characters to keep track of and the series has made some alterations to its cast as a result. Since Roseanne’s revival became The Conners by killing off its titular heroine in 2018, the spinoff has focused on Becky, Darlene, and DJ, their father Dan and aunt Jackie, Darlene’s children Harris and Mark, DJ’s daughter Mary, and his wife Geena. As the show continued, more characters joined the cast.

While The Conners season 7 may reverse this,...

Auteur Anurag Kashyap, who is known for cult-classics like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Ugly’ and others, seems to have been hurt by a close friend.

On Wednesday, the filmmaker took to the Stories section of his Instagram as he re-shared a text from an Instagram page. The post talks about setting boundaries in friendship.

The post read, “The only people who get upset when you set the boundaries are the ones who benefited from you having none.”

Earlier, Kashyap had shared a similar post talking about “low-maintenance” friendships.

Taking to his Instagram Story, the director shared a video with the text that read: “As you get older, you realise only low-maintenance friendships will survive. The ones who are not worried about rain check or immediate response. The ones who understand that we all have busy lives and own battles to fight. The ones who understand that friendship requires zero...

Jio Studios, the content arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (Ril), is on a roll with several box office hits in a row.

Almost exactly a year ago, Jio Studios had launched a slate of 100 new films and TV shows. Those efforts have now come to fruition. 2023 saw Marathi-language “Baipan Bhaari Deva” and “Jhimma 2,” Bollywood films, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” and Vicky Kaushal’s “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” and Mithun Chakraborty-starring Bengali-language film “Kabuliwala” become major hits. 2024 has already delivered Bollywood hits “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” “Article 370” and “Shaitaan,” with Kiran Rao’s 2023 Toronto-playing feminist romp “Laapata Ladies” also scoring in its theatrical release.

“We are the only studio to have seven hits in a row. We hit a purple patch, like how [cricket Goat Sachin] Tendulkar was hitting his centuries,” Jyoti Deshpande, president, media and content business, Ril, told Variety. “We’ve always been champions of stories,...

Nimrat Kaur spent a splendid Holi in Bikaner, Rajasthan and for detox the actress is gorging on some “gujiya” and basking in morning sun. Taking to Instagram stories, Nimrat on Tuesday shared a string of pictures from her getaway in Bikaner.

The actress first shared a picture of her coffee mug.

The second image was of a “gujiya”, which Nimrat tagged as “post Holi detox”.

The actress then shared a selfie, where she was seen basking in the morning sun and captioned it: “subah ki dhoop”.

Nimrat did not share if she was in Rajasthan for a shoot or for vacation.

Talking about work, Nimrat first starred in Anurag Kashyap’s production ‘Peddlers’. She gained the spotlight with ‘The Lunchbox’ starring late actor Irrfan Khan and was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

In 2015, she also worked on international series such as ‘Homeland’, where she played the recurring role of...

The Conners would be better going back to Harris's character development and ambition in managing The Lunchbox in season 6. The show would undo Harris' progress by sending her to college, which would sideline her from the family business. Harris attending culinary school could enhance her storyline and skillset while maintaining her connection to The Lunchbox.

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for The Conners season 6, episode 6.

While The Conners season 6 gave Darlene’s daughter Harris a new ambition, the Roseanne spinoff would be better off going back to her original plan. The large cast of characters in The Conners means that the series only gets to focus on one or two stars per episode. The first few episodes of season 6 didn’t feature Darlene's son Mark, while Katey Sagal’s Louise wasn’t seen in episodes 5 or 6. In an extreme case of this approach, season 5 saw The Conners say goodbye to...

Chandigarh, which is set to host its first international film festival Cinevesture International Film Festival (Ciff) from March 27 to 31 is not just meant to expose the audiences in the region to around 80 of the finest international and Indian films, but will also boast of a Ciff/market to facilitate the business and craft of filmmaking.

The film festival will open with the Cannes Award-winning French film ‘The Taste of Things’ starring Juliette Binoche, and close with South Korea’s highest-grossing film of 2024 to date — the Horror-Mystery-Thriller ’Exhuma’ (Pamyo) which premiered at the 2024 Berlinale,

More than 15 curated projects by creators with a strong presence in the Indian film industry are being presented at Ciff/market. Ciff will also feature workshops, master classes and panel discussions for the benefit of festival and industry delegates.

“We are expecting a lot of potential producers and filmmakers to come face-to-face. There are also a lot...

Jackie's ownership of The Lunchbox was no longer fulfilling for her, and she handed over the reins to Harris. Harris's new role running The Lunchbox gives her a meaningful storyline and allows her to showcase her determination. The decision to pass the restaurant to Harris is a welcome change, as Jackie's storyline had been lacking focus in previous seasons.

While The Conners season 6 premiere gave Jackie a brutal surprise, the Roseanne spinoff spun this plot into a huge opportunity for one undervalued character. When Jackie took over The Lunchbox in The Conners season 2, this seemed like a huge new opportunity for Roseanne’s sister. After the character spent decades struggling with jobs as varied as police work, truck driving, and a position in the local plastics factory, Jackie finally had a role that she truly wanted. When her mother Bev refused to hand her the restaurant’s deed, Jackie fought...

Ben's limited role in The Conners season 6 premiere draws attention to his lack of relevance in the series, as his character is mainly portrayed as Darlene's love interest. Ben's presence in the episode seems forced and unnecessary, especially considering practical issues such as his ownership of a hardware store with Dan, making it unlikely for him to be free at the same time as the Conners. The show dropped Ben's strong character arc as Mark's guardian in the season 6 premiere, limiting Ben's relevance and potentially missing an opportunity to explore their shared story further.

While Jay R. Ferguson’s Ben got some of the best lines in The Conners season 6 premiere, his part in the episode still drew attention to his limited role in the Roseanne spinoff. When Ben was introduced to Roseanne’s spinoff The Conners, he was a magazine editor who often butted heads with the sardonic Darlene.

Film Festival

Zelda Adams, John Adams and Toby Poser’s Fantasia and FrightFest-winning horror film “Where the Devil Roams” will open the fourth edition of India’s Wench Film Festival (Feb. 9-March 3). The festival was founded in 2020 by filmmaker Sapna Moti Bhavnani (“Sindhustan”) to “bridge the gender gap in India by driving opportunities and conversations through the gaze of a woman inclusive of Biwoc, LGBTQ+ women and non-binary in art, fashion, and film powered by tech,” per the organizers. It specializes in the horror, sci-fi and fantasy genres.

The team, which also includes artistic director Uma da Cunha, programmers Heidi Honeycutt who is the co-founder of the women-focused Etheria Film festival, Shelagh Rowan-Legg, director of the Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, “The Lunchbox” producer Vivek Rangachari, have curated a lineup of 29 films, including 14 India premieres and 10 Asia premieres.

Highlights include Ariane Louis-Seize’s “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person,” Jenn Wexler’s “The Sacrifice Game,...

Bev's potential death in The Conners season 6 could bring back the character Leon Carp, who played a significant role in the original series. Bev's deceit about Leon's share of the restaurant may have hidden his ownership, and her death could reveal the truth. Leon's return would be significant for Lgbtqia+ representation and provide an opportunity for him to meet Darlene's son Mark.

Since The Conners season 6 seems set to feature a major Roseanne character's death, the spinoff is almost certain to finally bring back a fan-favorite figure as a result. Estelle Parsons’s Bev played a pivotal role in Roseanne’s original run, the show’s 2017 revival, and its subsequent spinoff, The Conners. However, she has already outlived her daughter Roseanne, and The Conners season 5, episode 8, “Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries,” revealed that she is battling severe dementia. In one of the most heartbreaking scenes of the series,...

Irrfan Rejected Christopher Nolan For A Film Whose Oscar Snub Made Many Furious, But It Was A Smart Decision! ( Photo Credit – IMDb; Facebook )

How many actors do you know who have rejected Christopher Nolan’s one of the very best films in a film that will turn out to be a box office Blockbuster and made every single soul angry for not getting a shot at the Oscars? Well, you know by the title it’s Irrfan, and we believe he’s the only Indian actor who could even think to say no to one of the most loved directors across the globe.

Irrfan, back in 2011-12, agreed to shoot Ritesh Batra’s ‘festival film’ & people weren’t shocked at his casting because who better than him to play the typical Bandra uncle donning formals with a bag in his hand, doing the monotonous routine job from the past 35 years...