Yash's Toxic teaser sparks outrage, reignites debate on objectification of women
Jul 02, 2026, at 04:00 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Accusations of objectification, glorification of sexual exploitation and the "male gaze" have put the teaser of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale at the centre of a social media storm, reigniting the debate over the portrayal of women in Indian cinema.
'Ladies take time to come!': Yash announces Toxic female-centric teaser release time
Jun 30, 2026, at 11:47 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: As promised, Kannada superstar Yash has announced that the much-awaited female-centric teaser of his upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale, will be unveiled on Tuesday, 123 Telugu reported.
French audience goes crazy over SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi glimpse in Paris screening
Jun 29, 2026, at 12:21 am
A video has gone viral showing the French audience enthusiastically cheering the glimpse of director S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi, which was screened at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris on Friday.
Baby on the way! Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy, plans maternity leave
Jun 25, 2026, at 03:34 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has confirmed that she is expecting her first child, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding her pregnancy. The actress made the announcement during the success celebration of her recently released film Maa Inti Bangaaram.
R Madhavan receives Padma Shri; wife Sarita's emotional post wins hearts
Jun 24, 2026, at 01:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Actor R. Madhavan was honoured with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at the second investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
Drishyam 3 OTT bombshell: Mohanlal’s thrilling blockbuster arrives on Amazon Prime Video this month
Jun 14, 2026, at 08:22 pm
After setting the box office on fire, Drishyam 3 is now gearing up for its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video later this month.
'It's not just South Cinema': Nithya Menen on Janhvi Kapoor objectification row over 'Peddi'
Jun 09, 2026, at 02:54 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Actor Nithya Menen has strongly defended the South Indian film industry amid the backlash over the alleged objectification of Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi.
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' nears ₹250 crore worldwide! Can it overcome Monday's sharp box office dip?
Jun 09, 2026, at 01:51 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Ram Charan-starrer Peddi continued its strong run at the box office, dominating its opening weekend and posting impressive collection figures across domestic and international markets, though the film witnessed a notable drop in earnings on Monday.
Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi role sparks 'objectification' debate; director issues apology, edits scenes
Jun 06, 2026, at 12:47 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: The debate over the objectification of female actors in Indian cinema has resurfaced after the makers of Telugu film Peddi faced criticism over the portrayal of actor Janhvi Kapoor.
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:13 pm
Bullet, the microdrama app, has announced the launch of Kit Boy to Cricket King, Kannada's first-ever sports microdrama series.
Jun 04, 2026, at 05:41 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Ram Charan starrer Peddi received one of its loudest cheers from his wife Upasana Konidela, who was seen enthusiastically supporting the film during its theatrical premiere.
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 creates box office storm! Film crosses Rs 141 crore worldwide in just 4 days
May 25, 2026, at 03:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Drishyam 3 continued its dream run at the box office as the Mohanlal-starrer grossed Rs 141 crore worldwide, shattering several previous records, Sacnilk reported.
Drishyam 3 storms box office! Mohanlal-starrer grosses massive Rs. 45 crore globally on Day 1
May 23, 2026, at 02:35 pm
Kochi/IBNS: Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam 3 has set the box office on fire, registering a massive opening collection worldwide, Sacnilk reported.
India at Cannes 2026: Glitter on the Croisette, But Where Is the Cinema?
May 23, 2026, at 01:02 am
Every year, around May, India rediscovers Cannes. I was there for a week this year.
Dragon glimpse explodes online as Jr NTR unveils fierce new avatar on birthday
May 20, 2026, at 03:35 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The internet has been abuzz ever since the makers unveiled the first glimpse of filmmaker Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film Dragon featuring N. T. Rama Rao Jr. on Wednesday.
Karuppu storms box office! Vijay sends special message as Suriya-Trisha film eyes Rs 100 crore
May 19, 2026, at 11:35 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has congratulated the makers of Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, as the film races towards the Rs. 100 crore mark at the box office.
Suriya-Trisha starrer Karuppu’s 9 am show cancelled despite Vijay’s nod
May 14, 2026, at 02:20 pm
Chennai/IBNS: In a setback for Karuppu, the 9 am show on the film’s opening day was cancelled, media reports said.
Shock in Kannada film industry! Actor-producer Dileep Raj dies at 47 after heart attack
May 13, 2026, at 11:38 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actor-producer Dileep Raj died of a heart attack in the early hours of Wednesday, media reports said.
Trisha shares heartfelt Mother’s Day post after attending Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony
May 11, 2026, at 04:03 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Actor Trisha Krishnan shared a heartwarming post for her mother Uma Krishnan on the occasion of Mother’s Day, celebrated on May 10.
Ram Charan’s Peddi trailer to be unveiled next week: Report
May 09, 2026, at 06:54 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The trailer of Ram Charan starrer Peddi is likely to be unveiled by the makers next week, media reports said.
Ram Charan’s Peddi locks June 4 release
May 02, 2026, at 02:54 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: The makers of Ram Charan-starrer Peddi have locked June 4 as the film’s new release date.
Yash delays ‘Toxic’ again! Release pushed beyond June 4, fans left waiting
Apr 29, 2026, at 06:01 pm
Kannada actor Yash on Wednesday confirmed that the release of his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has been postponed once again.
Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ set to shake the world—global reveal at Comic Con Mexico leaves fans buzzing
Apr 23, 2026, at 03:23 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Riding on the unprecedented global success of Baahubali and RRR, filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli is gearing up for his next ambitious project, Varanasi, an action-adventure spectacle that is already generating significant global buzz.
Jr NTR–Prashanth Neel film delayed again. Check out the new date of release
Apr 21, 2026, at 03:42 pm
The release of director Prashanth Neel and actor Jr NTR’s highly anticipated upcoming film has been postponed, according to media reports.
Vijay Deverakonda joins hands with ‘Hi Nanna’ director Shouryuv for new film
Apr 18, 2026, at 03:28 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Actor-producer Vijay Deverakonda on Saturday announced his upcoming film, teaming up with filmmaker Shouryuv.
Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal dies after battle with cancer
Apr 18, 2026, at 03:02 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal passed away on Saturday after a prolonged illness at the age of 41, media reports said.
Naga Chaitanya drops major update on ‘Vrushakarma’ shoot progress
Apr 16, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telugu superstar Naga Chaitanya’s fans have reasons to cheer as the actor shared a key update about his upcoming film Vrushakarma.
Lenin: Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse sizzle in ‘Yetta Yetta’ with electrifying chemistry
Apr 16, 2026, at 05:54 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: The romance took over the screens when 'Yetta Yetta', the second single from upcoming Telugu film Lenin, was unveiled by the makers on Thursday.
Dacoit: Authenticity was the priority, says Adivi Sesh
Apr 15, 2026, at 03:38 pm
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer Dacoit: A Love Story has received a positive response from audiences in the initial days since its release on April 10, 2026. During the film’s promotional campaign, Sesh—who also contributed to the screenplay and storytelling—spoke about his on-set experience, casting choices, and the rationale behind making the film as bilingual. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him...
'Not an accident': Kamal Haasan calls Jana Nayagan leak 'a systemic failure'
Apr 11, 2026, at 01:09 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Piracy of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan has triggered a storm, with Kamal Haasan refusing to treat the leak as an “accident.”