Chaudhary’s ‘Decode’ completes a year with 1.4bn digital views

News anchor and journalist Sudhir Chaudhary announced that his digital news show ‘Decode’ has completed one year, recording 1.4 billion digital views across platforms

April 2026 box office crosses Rs.787 cr; Hindi, Malayalam films lead growth

April 2026 turned out to be a steady month for the Indian box office, with domestic gross collections touching Rs.787 crore, according to the latest edition of The India Box Office Report: April 2026 released by Ormax Media.

Grudging acceptance of AI’s inevitability surfaces at Cannes Film Fest

If Xavier Gens had waited until now to make his 2024 Netflix hit ‘Under Paris’ about a giant shark in the Seine, he could have cut the visual effects budget by half and finished up to eight months earlier, the French director told Reuters.

CTV data gap limiting ad growth, says Gracenote’s new report

Connected TV advertising could attract significantly larger ad budgets if advertisers had access to better show-level targeting and reporting data, according to a new global study released by Gracenote, the content intelligence business unit of Nielsen.

Times Network launches ‘CLEAN KARO NEET’ campaign

Times Network has launched a nationwide digital campaign titled ‘CLEAN करो NEET’ across its Hindi and regional language platforms following growing concerns over the alleged NEET UG paper leak

Pocket FM promotes Malvika Sujan as Director of Global strategic partnerships

Pocket FM has elevated Malvika Sujan to the position of Director – Global Strategic Partnerships as the audio entertainment platform continues to strengthen its international growth strategy across key global markets.

Khandelwal names contestant’s unborn baby on ‘Tum Ho Naa’

An upcoming episode of ‘Tum Ho Naa-Ghar Ki Superstar’ is set to deliver an emotional and heartwarming moment as host Rajeev Khandelwal shares a special interaction with contestant Dhruvi Jain and her family during a conversation about her pregnancy

Delhi HC clears OTT release of ‘Dhurandhar 2’

The Delhi High Court has allowed the OTT release of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ despite objections over the use of the song ‘Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)’, a remix version linked to the popular track ‘Tirchi Topiwale’ from the 1989 film ‘Tridev’

Films’ cops larger-than-life, more realistic in OTT shows: Randeep Hooda

Actor Randeep Hooda says a lot of cop characters in films have become stereotypical and larger than life, while OTT platforms offer more realistic and layered exploration of such roles. He returns as the titular cop in the second season of his crime thriller series ‘Inspector Avinash’.

Gujarati film ‘Laalo’ reaches Cannes milestone

Gujarati film ‘Laalo’ has marked a significant moment for regional Indian cinema by making its presence felt at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, bringing global attention to Gujarati storytelling and independent filmmaking.

ZEE5 Tamil premieres rural thriller ‘Kolai Seval’ on OTT

ZEE5 Tamil has expanded its regional content slate with the digital premiere of the rural thriller ‘Kolai Seval’, which is now streaming on the platform.

Goafest 2026 sees strong pan-India delegate interest ahead of festival

Goafest 2026 is witnessing a strong response from across the country ahead of its 19th edition, with registrations pouring in from brands, independent agencies, young professionals, and participants from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.

‘Welcome To The Jungle’ teaser promises chaos, comedy, big cast

The makers of ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ have finally unveiled the teaser of the much-awaited comedy entertainer, giving audiences a glimpse into a chaotic world packed with humour, action and a huge ensemble cast.

WhatsApp introduces Incognito Chat for Meta AI

WhatsApp has announced a new privacy-focused feature called Incognito Chat with Meta AI, aimed at offering users more secure and private conversations with artificial intelligence.

Sam Raimi to direct new adaptation of ‘Magic’ for Lionsgate

Hollywood filmmaker Sam Raimi is set to return to the horror-thriller space as he takes charge of ‘Magic’, a new adaptation of author William Goldman’s novel for Lionsgate. Raimi, known for directing the early ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy and creating the cult ‘Evil Dead’