Regional cinema

Yoodlee Films taps regional cinema, Zombivli and Super Senior Heroes set the trend!

Ironically, be it Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali (Bengali) that took international film festivals by storm in 1955, or Pawan Kumar’s 2013 hit Lucia (Kannada ), or Chaitanya Tamhane’s 2014 modern classic Court (Marathi) or Abhishek Shah’s  2019 film Hellaro (Gujarati),  many of the landmark films the world remembers us most by, have come from the so-called regional makers.

Nov 19, 2020, 17:14 PM IST

One has to get into regional cinema to reach India's core: Akshay Kumar

An artiste must venture into films in different languages to catch the pulse of the country, especially the interiors, believes actor-producer Akshay Kumar. 

Mar 21, 2019, 14:39 PM IST

Telugu action fantasy thriller 'Saakshyam' to be backed by Eros

The story based on five elements of nature.

Jul 23, 2018, 15:40 PM IST

My learning in Bollywood has progressed with every new director: Actor Sonu Sood

Sonu started out as a model before venturing into showbiz in 1999 with Tamil film Kallazhagar. 

 

May 23, 2018, 13:57 PM IST

Was just a matter of time: Taapsee Pannu on thriving regional cinema

Taapsee believes one of the reasons that regional cinema is now receiving attention is its availability on different platforms, giving it more visibility.

Apr 26, 2018, 13:11 PM IST

Shekhar Kapur says time to take away tag of regional cinema

Internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, jury chairperson of the 65th National Film Awards, says the tag of "regional cinema" must not be attached to Indian movies in languages other than Hindi.

Apr 15, 2018, 15:54 PM IST

Kannada actor Upendra announces new political party

Kannada film superstar Upendra on Tuesday announced formation of a new political party which will contest the coming assembly elections in Karnataka early next year.

Oct 31, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Regional cinema will be adversely affected by GST rate: Kamal Haasan

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has hit out at the Central Government for announcing 28% tax slab under the GST ( Goods and Services Tax) for cinema.

Jun 04, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

Huma Qureshi in work mode for 'Kaala'

Actress Huma Qureshi, who makes her Tamil debut with the upcoming film "Kaala", says she is slowly becoming the character she essays in the Rajinikanth-starrer.

Jun 01, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

'Nenjam Marappathillai' getting ready for release: Selvaraghavan

Filmmaker Selvaraghavan on Saturday confirmed that plans are being made to release his much-delayed Tamil horror-thriller "Nenjam Marappathillai".

Mar 04, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

Kareena Kapoor Khan won’t do South Indian films – Here’s why

Radhika Apte and Sonakshi Sinha were romantically paired opposite Rajinikanth in ‘Kabali’ and ‘Lingaa’ respectively.

Mar 02, 2017, 08:50 AM IST

New South African record for Vijay's movie 'Bairavaa'

Tamil actor Vijay's 60th film "Bairavaa" has set a new record in South Africa even before its release with a special premiere in three cities on Thursday night.

Jan 11, 2017, 18:58 PM IST

Vijay Sethupathi, Lakshmi Menon team up for 'Karuppan'

After working together in last year's Tamil actioner "Rekka", actors Vijay Sethupathi and Lakshmi Menon have teamed up again for upcoming romantic actioner "Karuppan", to be directed by Paneer Selvam.

Jan 07, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Dhanush and Kajol's 'VIP 2' teaser motion poster gives major office vibes!

After Bollywood stunner Kajol enticed her audiences in Rohit Shetty's 'Dilwale' opposite Shah Rukh Khan last year, the gorgeous light-eyed beauty is ready for her next film.

Jan 04, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra's 'Sarvann' to feature Guru Gobind Singhji's shabad sung by her father! Check her tweet

Global icon Priyanka Chopra is a desi girl at heart and she has proved it time and again. The talented actress, who is juggling her work commitments between India and abroad recently announced yet another happy news with her fans on Twitter.

Jan 03, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Shruti was scared to be directed by father Kamal Haasan

Despite having been directed by the biggest names while acting in movies across several languages, actress Shruti Haasan felt scared when her father Kamal Haasan helmed their upcoming film.

Dec 12, 2016, 15:20 PM IST

Tamannaah Bhatia’s next few announcements will surprise everybody

Out of the three films Tamannaah Bhatia did this year, she stunned everybody with her performance in Dharmadurai and Devi. Her other release Thozha was a successful venture.

Nov 28, 2016, 12:55 PM IST

Hrithik Roshan has a Malayalam connection! Know what it is

"I am honoured"- Hrthik Roshan

Nov 25, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

15-year-old 'Sairat' star Rinku Rajguru finds fame ‘unnerving’

Rinku is concerned about the days lost during the film's shooting.

May 19, 2016, 16:53 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra's production house to encourage regional movies

Though Priyanka Chopra's production house Purple Pebble Pictures (PPP) could not be successful with its first venture ' Madam ji,' the actress is all set to make a comeback as producer.

Jan 20, 2016, 17:19 PM IST