Actor-filmmaker Randeep Hooda won the National Award for Best Debut Director for his historical biopic Swatantryaveer Savarkar. He expressed gratitude for the recognition, calling it a moment he is still trying to process. Hooda thanked his team for standing by the project through every high and low.
Director Tushar Hiranandani won the award for Best Hindi film at the 72nd National Film Awards for his biographical film Srikanth. The film, starring Rajkummar Rao, is based on the life of Srikanth Bolla, a visually-impaired industrialist. Hiranandani dedicated the award to his mother and father-in-law, who passed away before they could see the film.
Rajkummar Rao's film Srikanth has won the Best Hindi Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards. The biographical drama is based on the life of visually impaired entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla. The film's director, Tushar Hiranandani, and producer, Bhushan Kumar, have expressed gratitude for the recognition.
Kartik Aaryan has been honored with the Best Actor award for his performance in Chandu Champion, while Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award for her role in Article 370. The 72nd National Film Awards celebrate the finest achievements in Indian cinema, recognizing excellence across languages and genres. Kartik shares the Best Actor honour with Mammootty, who has been recognized for his acclaimed p…
Music composer Tanishk Bagchi expressed disappointment over the recognition and financial returns he received for the Saiyaara title track. He claimed to have earned zero from the song, despite its massive success. YRF responded with a clarification on royalty payments, stating that the earnings will be shared equally among the three composers.
The Batwara 1947 teaser has been released, showcasing Sunny Deol's character in a period drama set against the backdrop of India's Partition. The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and resilience. Batwara 1947 is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 14, 2026.
Arshad Warsi will star in the upcoming dark comedy crime thriller Jeevan Bheema Yojana, which is set to release on August 28, 2026. The film marks Warsi's first time playing a double role. Directed by Abhishek Dogra, the movie combines elements of crime, dark humour, and family drama.
The India Story trailer has been released, featuring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade. The film is a social drama centered around the pesticide farming crisis and its impact on society. It aims to bring attention to this pressing issue through a dramatic narrative of truth, justice, and resilience.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda celebrated the first anniversary of their film Saiyaara at London's Wembley Stadium. They unveiled an exclusive Collector's Edition Vinyl LP, featuring the film's soundtrack and background score compositions. The LP is a two-disc set with a specially curated diary and exclusive memorabilia.
Veteran actor Ravi Kishan has joined Kartik Aaryan in the upcoming film Naagzilla. Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, the movie is backed by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films. Naagzilla is set to release in cinemas on February 12.
