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Is Gen Z driving Saiyaara’s box office success? The data tells a different story

Saiyaara, headlined by a debutant cast and devoid of franchise or star power, has crossed Rs 300 crore at the…

August 28, 2025 12:28 IST

‘The silence was grief’: RCB breaks silence three months after Victory Parade tragedy

In its first post since June 4, RCB acknowledged the long absence, explaining it as a period of mourning and…

August 28, 2025 11:12 IST

As per the existing tax regime, which was revised in 2018, GST on movie tickets up to Rs 100 is 12% and for tickets priced at over Rs 100 is 18%.

Multiplex Association of India pushes for GST reduction to 5%

The industry body argues that it will make cinema more affordable and help exhibitors widen their presence

August 27, 2025 19:51 IST

Saiyaara tops July 2025 box office with Rs 392 cr; Mahavatar Narsimha follows at Rs 259 cr: Report

With this performance, the cumulative box office for the year now stands at Rs 7,175 crore, up 22% compared to…

August 18, 2025 11:04 IST

Long train ride? Indian Railways’ RailOne brings free movies and shows to your seat

With content available in over 10 Indian languages, the platform caters to passengers across the country’s diverse linguistic and cultural…

August 12, 2025 13:45 IST

Disney to shut down Hulu App and merge streaming service into Disney+ by 2026

From autumn 2025, Hulu will replace the Star hub within Disney+ in international markets. A unified Disney+ and Hulu app…

August 11, 2025 13:20 IST

In other words, launching Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube wasn’t just a random decision. A whopping 491 million people in India are watching, creating, and engaging with content on YouTube.

What Sitaare Zameen Par’s YouTube release means for movie viewing in India

At the time of Khan’s Sitaare… announcement Gunjan Soni, country managing director of the Google platform had said the digital…

August 4, 2025 11:44 IST

Aamir Khan skips OTT for YouTube, but is the math in his favour?

On paper, it’s a clever disruption. While a traditional streaming deal could have netted Khan a one-time upfront payment, reportedly…

August 2, 2025 09:34 IST

COAI has proposed the introduction of a dedicated OTT authorisation under the Unified License framework.

‘Weakest link’: COAI pushes for regulation of WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal

The Cellular Operators Association of India has urged the government to bring OTT communication platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram under…

August 1, 2025 15:50 IST

Ajit Varghese quits JioStar, Mahesh Shetty steps in as revenue head

Ajit Varghese has stepped down as Head of Revenue, Entertainment & International at JioStar and is set to join Madison…

July 31, 2025 13:50 IST

Kerala HC bans commercial film shoots in protected forest areas

The Kerala High Court has ruled that commercial film shoots are not permissible in wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, or protected…

July 28, 2025 16:28 IST

Told in episodes lasting just 3 to 4 minutes, Mahabharata has been entirely generated using artificial intelligence, from scripting to visuals, and is aimed at engaging younger audiences accustomed to fast-moving, immersive formats.

Collective Media Network reimagines Mahabharata as AI-powered microdrama in ‘Historyverse’ debut

Collective Media Network has launched Historyverse, a digital-first platform for mythological and historical storytelling, debuting with an AI-generated microdrama adaptation…

Updated: July 25, 2025 20:14 IST

Further invoking Rule 3(1)(d) of the 2021 IT Rules, the MIB highlighted that intermediaries are barred from hosting, storing, or publishing any content that undermines India’s sovereignty and integrity, threatens public order or morality, or violates laws related to defamation, contempt of court, or incitement to offences.

Govt blocks ALTT, ULLU, Big Shots among 25 sites over objectionable content

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has ordered Internet Service Providers to block 25 websites—including ALTT, ULLU, Feneo, and MojFlix—for…

July 25, 2025 12:35 IST

So on the back of strong affinity among urban, high-income audiences, JioStar is hoping to position Wimbledon as a key property for premium brands.

JioHotstar taps influencers to turn Wimbledon into a lifestyle experience for India’s young consumers

Now you see why JioHotstar enlisted a line-up of popular Indian influencers to amplify its Wimbledon 2025 campaign.

July 21, 2025 10:02 IST

These platforms are further seeing varied levels of user traction. Kuku TV leads with 4.5 million active paying users while Sharechat’s Moj boasts over 10 crore downloads on the Google Play Store only.

Fast, local, addictive: Why microdramas are winning India’s non-metro screens

They are now a daily habit for millions, watched in transit, during tea breaks, or late into the night, often…

July 18, 2025 15:56 IST

Sony announces KBC season 17 with new campaign on self-belief

The campaign, directed by filmmaker Vikas Bahl and produced by his studio Good Co., highlights how intellectual capability contributes to…

July 17, 2025 17:12 IST

27.7 million tune in to Criminal Justice, making it India’s most-watched OTT title

Close on its heels is Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2, which drew 27.1 million viewers on Amazon MX…

Updated: July 17, 2025 13:14 IST

A key point of contention is the uniform nature of the proposed cap. In cities like Bengaluru, where premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX can cost Rs 600–1,000 per ticket, exhibitors fear the pricing ceiling could jeopardise returns on these high-investment experiences.

Karnataka’s Rs 200 ticket cap sparks tension in film exhibition industry

Among those most impacted would be PVR Inox, the country’s largest multiplex chain, which operates 215 screens across Karnataka, about…

July 16, 2025 11:44 IST

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Jio pivoting from mobile growth to home broadband play: Analysts

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Reliance Jio’s Q2 results showed a shift towards home connectivity, with 8.3 million new users and a total of 506 million subscribers. Fixed broadband and 5G net additions were at 2.4 million and 21 million respectively. FWA and FTTH net adds were 2.1 million and 0.9 million, indicating the success of Jio’s home broadband expansion.

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