‘Black Warrant’, ‘Ba**ds Of Bollywood’ get SWA Awards’ top honours

‘Black Warrant’ and Aryan Khan’s directorial debut ‘The Ba**ds Of Bollywood’* emerged as the biggest winners at the 7th Screenwriters Association (SWA) Awards held in Mumbai on Saturday (May 23). The awards celebrate films, web series and television shows that stood out for storytelling and writing in 2025.

SPNI promotes Rupen Thakkar as Vice President and Head Counsel

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has elevated Rupen Thakkar to the position of Vice President and Head Counsel – Networks (Television and Sony Sports Network), StudioNext and Corporate.

Swift TV partners with GAIA OS to expand FAST reach across 70mn CTV devices

Swift TV has announced a strategic partnership with GAIA OS, a smart TV operating system developed by CVTE, to expand its Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) ecosystem across more than 70 million connected devices globally. 

South Indian films claim 60% of OTT’s 2025 hit acquisitions

South Indian cinema is strengthening its grip on India’s streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all theatrically successful films acquired by OTT platforms in 2025. The trend highlights the growing influence of regional cinema, particularly films from the Telugu.

Comedy filmmaker David Dhawan retires, laments lack of loyalty

Even as popular filmmaker of the 1990s David Dhawan announced his retirement from filmmaking, at an event in Mumbai he did admit that he sensed top actors’ reluctance to collaborate with him in the decade of 2000s and in recent years.

Disney expects $165mn opening week for ‘The Mandalorian and ‌Grogu’

New ‘Star Wars’ film ‘The Mandalorian and ‌Grogu’ is expected to end the US Memorial Day weekend with ⁠roughly $165 million in worldwide ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney said yesterday.

Prime Video sets June 5 premiere for ‘The Pyramid Scheme’

Prime Video has announced June 5 as the premiere date for its upcoming original drama series ‘The Pyramid Scheme’, a story that delves into ambition, greed, and the seductive promise of quick money. Produced by The Viral Fever (TVF), the series will stream exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi across India and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

‘Raja Shivaji’ becomes first Marathi film to cross Rs.100cr

Marathi cinema has achieved a historic milestone with ‘Raja Shivaji’ becoming the first Marathi film to surpass the Rs.100 crore mark in India net box office collections.

Karisma Kapoor recalls her first dance with Govinda on  ‘India’s Best Dancer 5’

The upcoming episode of ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 5’ is set to bring a wave of nostalgia as Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor revisits memories from one of her most iconic songs, ‘Goriya Chura Naa Meraa Jiya’ from the film Coolie No. 1.

Angel One, TVF launch ‘12th Man’ microdrama series

Angel One has partnered with The Viral Fever (TVF) to launch 12th Man, a 15-episode original microdrama series designed for India’s growing mobile-first audience.

Discovery brings ‘Naked and Afraid’ to India as ‘Aadimanav’

Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing one of the world’s most popular survival reality formats to Indian audiences with the launch of ‘Naked and Afraid: Aadimanav’. The Indian adaptation of the globally acclaimed Naked and Afraid will premiere on June 15 at 11pm on Discovery Channel India and will also stream on discovery+ India.

‘Sapne Vs Everyone 2’ climbs to  No. 1 spot on IMDb

Sapne Vs Everyone’ Season 2 has emerged as a major success story, securing the No. 1 position on IMDb’s popular charts and reinforcing its reputation as one of the most acclaimed Indian web series of recent years.

Akshay Kumar joins alien action thriller ‘Samuk’, set for 2027 release

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is set to headline ‘Samuk’, an upcoming alien action thriller that is being positioned as one of India’s most ambitious science-fiction films. The project marks another collaboration between the actor and producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who have previously worked together on several successful films.

S8UL’s Payal Dhare, OWND!  drop India’s first gamer‑girl fashion capsule

Indian gaming creator Payal Dhare has partnered with OWND!, the Gen Z-focused fashion brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, to launch ‘Gamer Drop’, which is being positioned as India’s first fashion capsule curated by a female gamer.

‘Uttar Da Puttar ‘to release in theatres on July 24

The makers of upcoming comedy entertainer ‘Uttar Da Puttar’ have announced that the film will hit cinemas on July 24, 2026, setting the stage for a light-hearted family entertainer this summer. The release date was unveiled by the production team through an official announcement on social media.