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02 Jan

‘Draupathi 2’, a Pan-India Historical Film, Clears Censor with U/A Certificate

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 2: Draupathi 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Tamil film Draupathi (2020), has officially cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate, marking a major milestone ahead of its pan-India theatrical release. Directed by Mohan G Kshatriyan, Draupathi 2 follows the remarkable success of Draupathi (Part 1), which made history as Tamil cinema’s first crowd-funded film. Produced on a modest budget, the film went on to collect nearly 25 times its production cost, earning recognition as one of the most profitable and successful films in Tamil cinema. Mohan G Kshatriyan has…

01 Jan

OTT Releases January 2 2026: 7 Unmissable Picks for Your New Year Binge

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New Delhi [India], January 1: The OTT calendar wastes no time in 2026. On January 2, major platforms roll out a slate that feels deliberate rather than crowded. OTT releases at the start of the year signal a confident shift in how streaming platforms plan their content. The OTT releases January 2 2026 lineup mixes courtroom drama, international cinema, emotional romance, and sharp thrillers. This is not throwaway content dropped to fill a slot. This is strategy in plain sight. Think of it as a weekend buffet where nothing feels microwaved, rushed, or added just for numbers. These OTT releases…

01 Jan

Jujutsu Kaisen Brings Its Darkest Memories To Indian Theatres — And It’s Not Just Fan Service

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1: There are anime releases that feel like celebrations, and then there are releases that feel like emotional ambushes. Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death falls firmly into the second category. This is not a victory lap. This is a carefully curated reminder that before the chaos, before the curses, before the fandom discourse spiralled into weekly therapy sessions, there was grief—quiet, formative, and devastating. With the compilation film officially heading to Indian theatres this January, the timing feels deliberate. Strategic, even. While audiences brace for what comes next in the franchise’s future, the makers…

01 Jan

Bicharo Bachelor Shines With Powerful Laughs and Relatable Drama (2026)

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Bicharo Bachelor is not just another movie. It’s a comedy-drama with a pulse on society’s expectations, family pressure, and awkward moments most of us pretend never happened. Scheduled to hit theatres on 2 January 2026, this film promises a blend of humour and feel-good storytelling that’s rooted in real life yet delivered with energetic flair. The title itself sounds like a wink. It says, “Yes, we know the chaos behind being single in a family that’s ready for weddings.” And the movie lives up to that tease. Cast and Characters Driving the Fun At the center of this laugh factory…

01 Jan

When Legends Share The Frame, Numbers Follow — But Not Without Questions: Inside 45’s First Week Run

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1: There are films that announce themselves with thunder, and then there are films that walk in with legacy stitched into their spine. 45 belongs firmly to the latter category. It doesn’t scream novelty. It doesn’t pretend to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it leans heavily—and quite unapologetically—on something far more potent in Indian cinema: collective memory. Three formidable names. One title that feels less like a number and more like a statement. And a box office run that, after seven days, has sparked both applause and raised eyebrows. Let’s get into it—without worship, without dismissal. A…

31 Dec

When Conviction Collides With Commerce: Inside Ikkis, The Casting Exit, And A Film That Refused To Blink

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31: There are films that arrive quietly. And then there are films that arrive already apologising for the noise around them. Ikkis belongs to neither category. It arrived mid-conversation, mid-controversy, and mid-collision—between creative stubbornness and an industry addicted to optics. At first glance, Ikkis looks like an unlikely headline-maker. It doesn’t come wrapped in franchise armour. It doesn’t promise scale-for-scale destruction. It doesn’t flirt with algorithmic heroism. And yet, it has found itself entangled in debates about casting exits, box office survival, artistic refusal, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, a filmmaker choosing “less” feels like…

31 Dec

Lights On, Sanity Optional: Why 2025 Became the Year Horror Stopped Asking for Permission

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31: There’s something almost impolite about horror in 2025. It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t care if you’re tired of trauma metaphors or if you “miss when horror was fun.” This year’s slate looks you dead in the eye, smiles politely, and then rearranges your nervous system. These are not polite movies. They’re anxious, feral, occasionally pretentious, sometimes glorious, and very aware that audiences have seen everything. So they escalate—not always with gore, but with mood, nihilism, and the kind of ideas that linger longer than the jump scares. Horror Refused To Behave…

30 Dec

Danish Alfaaz Unleashes the Ultimate Party Banger of the Season – ‘Dirham’

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 30: A high-voltage track by singer–composer Danish Alfaaz, under the banner Magnumarc Studios & Danish Alfaaz 2.0, directed by Akshay K Agarwal, introducing Kaira Soni. Watch the song here:https://youtu.be/cLxYDGNIc6M?si=7ATvEBi_SLq3Kw-9 The launch witnessed the presence of several well-known personalities, including:Siddharth Nigam, Shehbaz Badesha, Arshi Khan, Neelam Giri, Mahir Pandhi, Ali Merchant, Nayandeep Rakshit, Yaashvi Shah, Tajinder Singh, Kyati Sharma, Talha Khan, Salman Ali, Shilpa Shukla, Nisha Guragain, Akshay Agarwal, Deeki Sherpa, Deepak Kalra, Sachin Sharma, and many more. About the Song: “DIRHAM” Magnumarc Studios & Danish Alfaaz 2.0 proudly present the electrifying new party anthem “DIRHAM”, a…

29 Dec

From ‘Dangal’ to ‘Baingan’: Jagbir Rathee Secures Prestigious Best Actor Win in Mumbai

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 29: Renowned Haryanvi artist Jagbir Rathee has added another feather to his cap, winning the Best Actor award at the 6th Bollywood International Film Festival. The prestigious ceremony, held in Mumbai on December 14, recognized Rathee for his gripping lead performance in the film Baingan. In Baingan, Rathee delivers a powerhouse portrayal of a resilient middle-class man locked in a high-stakes struggle to recover his life savings from a local goon. Known for his versatility as an actor, writer, and poet, Rathee has previously shared the screen with Aamir Khan in blockbusters such as Dangal and…

27 Dec

Christmas Movies That Will Make You Sleep With The Lights On (Not Because They’re Scary—Because They Know Too Much)

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 27: Christmas films are supposed to be warm. Comforting. Predictable in the way a well-worn sweater is predictable. Yet somehow, year after year, these films crawl into our cultural subconscious, rearrange our emotional furniture, and leave us staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., wondering why nostalgia feels suspiciously like existential dread. These are not horror films.They’re worse.They smile while they haunt you. What follows is not a list. It’s an autopsy of Christmas cinema—the kind that pretends to be wholesome while quietly interrogating loneliness, capitalism, love, childhood expectations, and the terrifying pressure to be happy…