Director SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali will be in fray for India’s nomination in the ‘Best Foreign language film’ category in the 2016 Oscars. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce has proposed Baahubali to be among the films screened before…
Baahubali to Release in 5,000 Screens in China
SS Rajamouli’s recent release Baahubali – the Beginning is scheduled to release in over 5,000 cinema halls in China and it is all gearing up to beat the records of Aamir Khan’s PK and Shah Rukh Khan’s Happy New Year.…
DDLJ Now in Japan!
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), the historic blockbuster by Yash Raj Films, achieves yet another milestone in its long list of accomplishments. The film will be screened at the South Asian Gallery of the National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka,…
Inox Leisure up on Expansion
Recouping some of the losses made last week when the broader market was on a weak wicket, the stock of Inox Leisure gained 2 per cent. The multiplex operator, which has been expanding both through the organic and the inorganic…
Pyaasa Restored for the Venice Film Fest
In a significant moment for the Indian film industry, Pyaasa, a timeless cult classic starring Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman and Mala Sinha has become the first film to be restored to its original quality for the Venice Film Festival. The…
Inox to Invest Rs 320 cr in 3 years, Eyes Regional Acquisitions
Multiplex operator Inox plans to invest up to 320 crore to open 128 screens in the next 2-3 years while it continues to scout for acquisitions, especially for regional players, to expand footprint across India. “We have a visible property…
YRF Makes Waves at IFFR
Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Piku, produced and distributed by Yash Raj Films, won rave reviews and honours at the recently-held Indian Film Festival in Russia (IFFR). Piku bagged two awards – Best Film (Ronnie Lahiri) and Best Director (Shoojit…