In 2025, nationalistic films sizzled, star-driven ones fizzled out

Bookended by two nationalistic hits in ‘Chhava’ and ‘Dhurandhar’, the Hindi film industry had a mixed year where star-driven vehicles like ‘Sikandar’, starring Salman Khan, and Hrithik Roshan-fronted ‘War 2’ fizzled out at the box office, while romantic drama ‘Saiyaara’ resonated with viewers.

Ultra Media OTT Insights Report ‘25 shines light on year’s viewing trend

Indian audiences in 2025 displayed a striking blend of nostalgia and contemporary taste on OTT platforms, with classic and post-2000 Hindi films emerging as clear favourites, according to Ultra Media & Entertainment Group’s latest digital consumption study.

Aishwarya Mohanraj gives ‘Four More Shots Please!’ farewell with stand-up set

As Prime Video’s International Emmy-nominated series ‘Four More Shots Please!’ draws its curtain with the final season, the show continues to resonate strongly with audiences who have followed the journeys of Damini, Anjana, Umang and Siddhi over the years.

Prime Video January slate: ‘Beast Games’, ‘Night Manager’, and sports

Prime Video is set to begin the new year with an expansive January line-up that brings together high-profile originals, returning favourites, blockbuster films and a robust live sports schedule, reinforcing the platform’s position....

Netflix celebrates cultural juggernaut called ‘Stranger Things’

As ‘Stranger Things’ enters its fifth and final season, Netflix has highlighted the series’ extraordinary scale and impact, calling it one of the platform’s most beloved and influential franchises.

‘Rajani’s maker Razdan says original episodes of DD’s cult show lost

Actor-director Karan Razdan, who is back with a new version of the popular 1985 show ‘Rajani’, says the episodes of the original serial, starring former wife Priya Tendulkar, are lost.

Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar honoured at NDTV Fitness Awards 2025

Supermodel and fitness advocate Milind Soman, along with endurance runner and wellness campaigner Ankita Konwar, were recognised at the NDTV Who’s Next 2025 Awards for their sustained efforts in promoting fitness and preventive health across age groups.

Robin Samuel joins JioStar to lead entertainment revenue operations

JioStar has bolstered its commercial leadership with the appointment of Robin Samuel as manager, entertainment revenue operations, adding an experienced advertising professional to its monetisation team as the broadcast major sharpens its revenue strategy across entertainment properties...

Red FM launches ‘The Aditi Mittal Show’ as new weekend comedy offering

Red FM has expanded its weekend programming with the launch of a new comedy format titled ‘The Aditi Mittal Show’, now airing across 28 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Chandigarh and Jammu.

Janhvi Kapoor becomes New Balance’s first Indian brand ambassador

Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has been named the first Indian brand ambassador for global athletic and lifestyle brand New Balance, marking a key step in the company’s expanding focus on the Indian market.