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October 04, 2026
‘Gondhal, Oscars and lessons from international films’: Filmmaker Santosh Davakhar
Santosh Davakhar shares his journey from a modest upbringing to becoming an award-winning filmmaker and successful entrepreneur, discussing his international cinematic influences and future projects
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September 20, 2026
How Mohammad Ali Baig’s heritage theatre vision shaped his debut film
‘Chand Tara: The Legend of Taramati’ is Mohammad Ali Baig’s new film, exploring the poignant 17th-century love story between Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah of Golconda and the independent singer, Taramati
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September 13, 2026
A forgotten Ridley Scott film and its curious afterlife
The ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ director's cut deepens its characters and historical detail, revealing a prescient political allegory that feels more relevant today than upon its original release
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August 09, 2026
Marvel finally gets its multiverse right with ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ provides Marvel with a clever soft reset for its cinematic universe, learning from comic book history and rival DC's strategies
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July 26, 2026
From Batman to Odysseus: What makes the flawed hero so compelling?
The success of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ reinforces the enduring appeal of a flawed, relatable hero
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July 05, 2026
From Mirzapur to Raakh: Ali Fazal on his career, craft and redefining the hero image
Ali Fazal's crime thriller ‘Raakh’ revisits the harrowing 1978 Ranga-Billa case, which fundamentally changed India's perception of public safety
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June 28, 2026
Why the Toy Story films call out to something deep within us
Pixar's Toy Story 5 explores how screen addiction threatens the essential human need for connection and love
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May 18, 2026
The art of absurdity: Rise of dark humour in Malayalam cinema
Dark comedy is gaining traction in Malayalam cinema, with films like ‘Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam’ captivating audiences through morbid yet endearing humour, mirroring the genre's appeal seen in cult classics like Pulp Fiction
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May 13, 2026
Kannada actor and television producer Dileep Raj dies of heart attack at 47
Kannada actor Dileep Raj passed away at the age of 47 following a heart attack early Wednesday morning. He was known for his roles in films like 'Milana' and 'U-turn', and for starring in the popular Zee Kannada serial 'Hitler Kalyana'
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May 04, 2026
Commerce over content? Karan Johar on the new realities of Bollywood
Content and commerce are increasingly intertwined in Bollywood, as filmmaker Karan Johar articulated at THE WEEK Salon, emphasising that films must make money to survive
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March 28, 2026
AI vs artistry: Hollywood’s dilemma over future of filmmaking
This year’s Oscars, as usual, celebrated cinema. But the real drama has been playing out in boardrooms and server farms
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March 18, 2026
Why the lyrics of 'Sarke Chunariya' from 'KD The Devil' got it banned by the centre? Writer Raqueeb Alam clarifies stance
The Union Government has officially banned the track 'Sarke Chunariya' from the film 'KD The Devil'. Writer Raqueeb Alam, meanwhile, clarified that the lyrics were not his amid widespread outrage over the vulgarity and objectification of women in the song
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February 07, 2026
Will streaming kill the big screen? The 2026 Oscar nominations hold the clues
The future of cinema is at the heart of the 2026 Oscar race, with films like Netflix's ‘Train Dreams’ and Warner Bros.' ‘Sinners’ exemplifying the clash between streaming and the traditional theatrical experience
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February 01, 2026
Revisiting Nuri Bilge Ceylan's 'Uzak', a tale of loneliness — his most autobiographical film
Nuri Bilge Ceylan, who was once a photographer, is an intuitive filmmaker who is blessed with the gift of knowing how long to hold a shot
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January 31, 2026
Evolution of Roshan Mathew: How the actor redefined his idea of the 'dream' project
A decade after his debut, Roshan Mathew reflects on his journey, his acting philosophy, and his most commercial project yet, ‘Chatha Pacha’
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