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24 Oct

Tamil Film Dorothy Heads to Netflix in 5 Languages

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: A film does not always need a bigger opening weekend to find a larger audience. Sometimes, it needs a second opportunity—and fewer barriers between the story and the people who might connect with it. Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil drama Dorothy arrived on Netflix on October 23, 2026, with audio options in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth, the film explores a world shaped by social prejudice and toxic masculinity, placing questions of identity, compassion and belonging at the centre of its narrative. Its digital release gives viewers who…

22 Oct

The Film Industry’s New Geography Is About Jobs, Not Glamour

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: Hollywood has spent decades selling the illusion that every important film begins and ends in California. The industry’s actual business, however, has become considerably less sentimental. When a studio decides where to shoot, it weighs tax incentives, crew availability, soundstage capacity, travel costs and the price of keeping a production running. A beautiful sunset is useful. A competitive budget is rather more persuasive. New York is strengthening its position as a production destination while California tries to bring more projects back home. The contest is not simply about which state can attract the next blockbuster.…

22 Oct

Netflix Is Winning India. Can It Keep 2026 Viewers Paying?

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: A streaming service can make a hit show, trend across social media, and attract thousands of new subscribers. The harder part comes later, when viewers finish the finale and wonder whether the next month’s subscription is worth keeping. Netflix appears to be navigating that challenge successfully in India. In the July–September 2026 quarter, its Indian business recorded 18% year-on-year revenue growth, while viewing hours increased by 24%. The company also reported its largest-ever quarterly increase in paid subscribers in the country. The figures suggest that local programming and more accessible subscription offers are helping Netflix…

21 Oct

Indian Cinema’s Rs 11,000 Crore Milestone Comes With A Catch

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: The Indian box office has crossed ₹11,000 crore in 2026, and the number tells a promising story. The more interesting question is who gets to share the spoils. Audiences are spending on theatrical cinema again, but their choices are increasingly shaped by the film itself, the experience it promises, and whether the ticket price feels justified. Celebrity power still matters. It simply no longer comes with an unconditional guarantee of success. According to the latest September 2026 box-office report, domestic gross collections for films released between January and September reached ₹11,000 crore, a 17% increase…

21 Oct

Netflix Cuts 1,000 Jobs As Streaming’s Growth Story Shifts

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: Netflix built its reputation by making entertainment easier to access. Now, the company faces a less glamorous challenge: convincing people that its service deserves their money, attention, and a permanent place in their monthly budgets. Its decision to eliminate approximately 1,000 jobs, or around 6% of its workforce, signals a significant organisational reset—even as the streaming giant continues to generate billions in revenue. The timing is striking. Netflix’s third-quarter 2026 results, published on October 20, show a business that remains financially formidable. The company reported revenue of $12.87 billion, up 11.8% year on year, and…

20 Oct

OTT’s New Battle: Winning India’s Time, Not Just 2026’s Screens

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: India’s entertainment industry has learnt an inconvenient truth: audiences do not run out of things to watch; they run out of patience deciding what deserves their time. This week, OTT streaming platforms are responding with a fresh slate of crime dramas, regional-language films, returning international series and mythology-led animation. The lineup offers choice, but it also exposes the increasingly difficult business of keeping viewers interested after the first trailer has done its job. The releases arriving between October 19 and 25, 2026, span Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5. Among the most prominent are Nani’s…

20 Oct

Jon Stewart extends his The Daily Show contract through 2028

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: In television, a contract extension is usually a reason to celebrate. When the person signing it makes a living mocking politicians, billionaires, and powerful institutions, however, the paperwork can become a story of its own. Jon Stewart will continue hosting The Daily Show every Monday through December 2028, while remaining an executive producer. The announcement, made by Skydance Television on October 19, extends his tenure through the next U.S. presidential election and its aftermath. The programme’s news team will continue sharing hosting duties from Tuesday through Thursday. The renewal is a vote of confidence in…

20 Oct

Apsara Rani Breaks Her Glamorous Image with a Challenging Role in Bollywood Debut Lohitaksha

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The actress, known for her glamorous roles in South cinema, will be seen in a refreshing new avatar opposite Siddhant Issar in Bhupindarra’s psychological thriller. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Actress Apsara Rani, who has made her mark in the Odia film industry and appeared in Telugu and Tamil films, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Lohitaksha. Written, directed and produced by Bhupindarra, the upcoming Hindi psychological thriller will showcase the actress in a completely different avatar from her glamorous roles, including her appearance in Ram Gopal Varma’s Thriller. In Lohitaksha, Apsara plays a cute, bubbly, culturally…

20 Oct

Hollywood’s $110 Billion Merger Has One Big Test: The Audience

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Hollywood has spent years persuading viewers to subscribe to more streaming platforms. Now, one of its biggest corporate combinations is attempting to make that fragmented entertainment landscape more manageable—while building a business large enough to compete with Netflix, Disney and the technology companies reshaping television. On October 6, 2026, Paramount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a transaction valued at $110 billion in enterprise value. The combined company adopted the name Skydance Corporation, bringing together Paramount and Warner Bros. film studios, HBO, Paramount+, CBS, CNN, and an extensive collection of television networks, sports…

20 Oct

The Legend of Hanuman Season 7: Why Mythology Continues to Find an OTT Audience

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New Delhi [India], October 20: Indian mythology isn’t fading out it’s just finding new ways to reach people. Animated shows have jumped in as one of the main vehicles for this, and The Legend of Hanuman is proof. The show returns for its seventh season on October 23, 2026, streaming only on JioHotstar, right when the plot is heating up as the battle for Lanka reaches its peak. The series takes classic stories from the Ramayana and gives them an animated spin. Familiar faces, age-old adventures, but wrapped in a style that fits perfectly with how we watch content now—on…