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Rajinikanth cancels his trip to Sri Lanka

Mar 26, 2017, at 04:38 am

Chennai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Southern superstar Rajinikanth cancelled his trip to Sri Lanka where he was about to give away some homes for Tamils who were displaced, subjected to the requests of various Tamil parties, on Saturday, according to media reports.

Assam govt. to provide financial assistance to rejuvenate state film industry

Mar 06, 2017, at 02:08 am

Guwahati, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Assam government will provide financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh for reopening of cinema halls which have already been shut down in the state.

Malayalam filmmaker blasts CBFC for denying certification to gay-themed movie

Mar 06, 2017, at 02:01 am

Kerala, Mar 5 (IBNS): US-based Malayam filmmaker Jayan Cherian has hit out at CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) Chairman Pahalaj Nihalani on social media after the latter refused to give certification to his film "Ka Bodyscape", citing the reason of promoting "homosexuality" in the film and depicting a Hindu god in poor light.

Rajinikanth's Baasha re-releases in digital format

Mar 05, 2017, at 11:38 pm

Chennai, Mar 4 (IBNS): Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's film Baasha which was released in 1995 re-released in a digital format last Friday.

Duvvada Jagannadham teaser unveiled

Feb 26, 2017, at 12:36 am

Chennai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Teaser of southern superstar Allu Arjun's Duvvada Jagannadham was released recently.

Bhojpuri Films have created brand equity for itself: Col. Rathore I&B Minister inaugurates Bhojpuri Film Festival

Feb 04, 2017, at 12:59 am

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore on Friday said that Bhojpuri Films Industry have created a unique place for itself in the field of cinema in the last few years.

Cinestaan Film Company ties up with Amazon to stream 3 of India’s best independent films

Feb 03, 2017, at 11:25 pm

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS): C International Sales, a subsidiary of Cinestaan Film Company has tied up with Amazon Prime Video India to showcase three of the best independent films in India. Dev Bhoomi and A Death in Gunj, both of which have been selected for international film festivals, will be exclusively featured on Amazon Prime Video.

Shruti's birthday celebrations in Chennai

Feb 01, 2017, at 12:22 am

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Bringing in yet another promising year was none other than the pan India rockstar-actress Shruti Haasan.

Allu Arjun names daughter Arha

Dec 26, 2016, at 12:46 am

Chennai, Dec 25 (IBNS): Southern superstar Allu Arjun hsa named his daughter Arha.

Rana Daggubati's look from Baahubali 2 unveiled

Dec 14, 2016, at 11:22 pm

Chennai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Actor Rana Daggubati's look from his upcoming movie Baahubali 2 has been revelaed by the makers on Wednesday.

The Violin Player sensation Ritwik plans to work from Bengal only

Dec 11, 2016, at 07:29 pm

Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS) Despite being satisfied with the audience response to Hindi-English film The Violin Player, winner of the Best Feature Film at Durban International Film Festival 2016, popular Bengali actor Ritwik Chakroborty asserts having no plans of shifting base from Kolkata.

Rajinikanth pays tribute to Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:33 pm

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Southern superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday paid respect to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa by reaching Rajaji Hall where her body has been kept wrapped in a tricolour for countless followers and top leaders to pay their tribute before the last journey.

South Indian film fraternity mourns J Jayalalithaa's death

Dec 06, 2016, at 07:03 am

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): The south Indian film fraternity on Monday mourned the death Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, who was also a top heroine of Tamil film industry before she joined politics full time.

‘Allama’ nominated as Indian entry for ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal

Nov 24, 2016, at 07:18 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): At 47th IFFI, ‘Allama’, a film by the national award winning director T.S. Nagabharana, about the journey of a 12th century metaphysician, will compete for the International Council for Film, Television and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT) UNESCO Gandhi Medal.

Two Indian films to compete with 13 Foreign Films in International Competetion Section of 47th IFFI

Nov 24, 2016, at 07:17 pm

Panaji, Nov 24 (IBNS): ‘Ishti’, a film focussing on stigmas of Indian society; and ‘Sahaj Paather Gappo’ (Colours of Innocence), a film that reflects the struggles of a family challenged by situations, will compete in the International Competition section of the 47thInternational Film Festival of India.

Sonam Kapoor stands up for LGBTQ themed film

Nov 24, 2016, at 12:52 am

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS): 'Evening Shadows (Surmaee Shaam)', a film about a gay son coming out to his family in rural India, being directed by Sridhar Ranagayan, is making news already and attracting stars coming together to support the cause.

Cinema should focus on 2R’s- Reason & Reality: Venkaiah Naidu

Nov 21, 2016, at 03:49 am

Panaji, Nov 20 (IBNS): M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Information & Broadcasting has said that cinema should reflect larger social concerns besides focusing on entertainment only.

47th IFFI kickstarts with grace and glitz

Nov 21, 2016, at 03:18 am

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): The 47th International Film Festival of India was inaugurated in Goa, today amidst festivities, glitz and joyous mood anticipating good cinema.

47th IFFI Salutes Im Kwon Taek with Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 20, 2016, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Internationally acclaimed Korean film director and writer, Im Kwon Taek is being conferred with prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ award at IFFI 2016.

Kolkata to host wildlife and environment film fest

Nov 20, 2016, at 02:08 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): As the 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) came to an end on Friday, a Kolkata-based NGO- Desham- is all set to organize the second edition of Kolkata International Wildlife and Environment Film Festival (KIWEFF) in December.

New initiatives of 47th IFFI announced

Nov 20, 2016, at 02:20 am

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): The 47th International Film Festival of India is going to witness many new initiatives, government said.

Amyra Dastur set for comeback in Kollywood

Nov 17, 2016, at 01:56 am

Amyra Dastur set for comeback in Kollywood

Rajinikanth backs Modi's move to discontinue Rs 500 and Rs1000 currency notes

Nov 09, 2016, at 02:57 pm

Chennai, Nov 9 (IBNS): Southern superstar Rajinikanth has appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 currency notes.

Prabhas turns pataka this Diwali

Nov 02, 2016, at 01:03 am

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IBNS): This Diwali was definitely great for actor Prabhas who played the lead in the Blockbuster Baahubali.

First look poster of Chiranjeevi's upcoming film Khaidi No 150 unveiled

Oct 30, 2016, at 03:24 am

Chennai, Oct 29 (IBNS): First look poster of southern superstar Chiranjeevi's upcoming film Khaidi No 150 has been unveiled.

360 degree making video of

Oct 23, 2016, at 01:40 pm

Chennai, Oct 23 (IBNS): Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli on Saturday said a 360 degree making video of his upcoming movie "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" will be released on Sunday.

Oct 23, 2016, at 03:16 am

Chennai, Oct 22 (IBNS): The motion poster of filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli's "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" was unveiled by the makers on Saturday.

Viacom18 Motion Pictures adds ‘Waras’ to its film slate

Oct 21, 2016, at 09:42 pm

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): For the first time ever in the history of Marathi cinema - veteran actor-director Sachin Pilagoankar and the much loved super star Swapnil Joshi will be seen together on the silver screen in the upcoming film - ‘Waras’.

Anurag Kashyap gears up to make acting debut in Tamil movie

Oct 09, 2016, at 03:43 am

Chennai,Oct 8 (IBNS): After Bollywood, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is all set to make his acting debut in Tamil movie with Imaikaa Nodigal.

Sivakarthikeyan following in the footsteps of Rajinikanth?

Oct 05, 2016, at 04:52 am

Chennai, Oct 4 (IBNS): The makers of Remo have announced that the movie is being released with English subtitles in Mumbai, Delhi and Punjab in approx 70 screens on Oct 7.

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