‘Priyotoma’ sells tickets worth Tk 25 crore by the end of third week

On the 23rd day of the release of “Priyotoma”, director Himel Ashraf told The Daily Star about the ticket sales of the third week of the movie, 'Even in the fourth week of release, the movie is being screened in up to 63 theaters in the country.”
21 July 2023, 14:51 PM

Zayed Khan receives ‘Humanitarian’ award in the US

Bangladeshi actor Zayed Khan is one of the recipients to get this honour. The news was shared by the actor himself from his verified Facebook page. The award was presented yesterday (July 20), at a special reception in the Delegates Dining Room at United Nations (UN) Headquarters. However, the award has nothing to do with the United Nations itself.
21 July 2023, 13:26 PM

Action-packed trailer for 'The Marvels' unveils female-led superhero trio

Marvel Studios has unveiled an exciting new trailer for "The Marvels", the follow-up to the 2019 hit "Captain Marvel". The film will see Brie Larson reprising her iconic role as Carol Danvers, while Parris and Vellani make their Marvel Cinematic Universe debuts, returning as Captain Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan, also known as Ms Marvel.
21 July 2023, 12:35 PM

Tauquir Ahmed makes theatrical comeback with ‘Tirthojatri’

Tauquir Ahmed fondly recalled the days when the Mahila Samity, located in Bailey Road, was the thriving hub of theatre until the 1990s. While the legacy now extends to the grandeur of BSA, the director shared his concerns about the scarcity of theatres in the city, adding, “I am concerned that we need more theatres in the city.”
21 July 2023, 11:04 AM

‘Shurongo’ screening expands to 50 halls in Bangladesh, 31 in West Bengal

Shahriar Shakil, the film’s producer, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. He is currently in Kolkata, where the movie will premiere later this evening. Raihan Rafi expressed his optimism, hoping that the West Bengal audience will embrace the film as warmly as the audience in Bangladesh has.
21 July 2023, 10:49 AM

Nisho made false comments about me to Indian media: Nirab

Recently, Afran Nisho made a controversial comment about Dhallywood actors Nirab and Emon's personal lives to a renowned media outlet in Kolkata, which ignited a heated discussion within the entertainment industry.
21 July 2023, 06:28 AM

Shakib Khan making a comeback in Tollywood? 

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan is all set to make a grand comeback to Tollywood after a break of five years. Known for his performance in Bangladesh-India joint productions like "Shikari", "Nabab", "Chalbaaz", "Naqab" and "Bhaijan Elo Re," Shakib's return has already created a buzz in the industry.
21 July 2023, 06:14 AM

Celebrities sparkled in Dhaka premiere of 'Barbie'

Prior to the release of "Barbie", the movie premiere was held yesterday at Capital's SKS Tower's Star Cineplex branch, where people and celebrities alike flocked to attend a special screening of the movie.
21 July 2023, 06:13 AM

Mithila to teach Bangladeshi dialect in Tollywood film 'Debi Chowdhurany'

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila will be training Tollywood actors Rangaraj and Nishi to speak with a Bangladeshi accent for a Tollywood film titled, "Debi Chowdhurani" directed by Subhrajit Mitra. The film also features Prosenjit Chatterjee and Srabanti Chatterjee in the lead roles.  
21 July 2023, 05:55 AM

'Barbie' promotions: will the movie live up to the hype?

While "Barbie" took marketing to the next level, only viewers will be able to judge whether or not it lives up to the expectations. 
21 July 2023, 04:47 AM

Everything's pink: How Barbiecore fashion has fueled a movie's buzz

The Barbiecore frenzy appears to be boosting interest in the "Barbie" film from Warner Bros. Women are planning Barbie-inspired outfits to wear to screenings, and theaters are hosting special events to attract ticket buyers.
21 July 2023, 03:30 AM

Will ‘MR-9’ be the next Bangladeshi blockbuster?

With a multi-starrer international cast and tantalising teaser, “Mr-9” has been the center of attention globally
21 July 2023, 03:00 AM

Jachchho Kothay: Shajal-Sanjida bring back nostalgic 70s

Starring Shajal Noor and Sanjida Preeti, Jaaz Multimedia has recently released “Jachchho Kothay”, a song from Hridi Huq’s upcoming movie “1971 Shei Shob Din”.
20 July 2023, 14:04 PM

Bubly-Nirab starrer ‘Casino’ to release in Australia, Singapore

Directed by Saikat Nasir, the gripping story of "Casino" revolves around the operations targeting illegal casinos and money laundering in Bangladesh in 2019, adding an intriguing twist to the plot.
20 July 2023, 12:39 PM

Tired of filing cases against them: Meher Afroz Shaon

During her visit to Nuhash Polli on Wednesday morning, Shaon expressed her frustration over various dramas and movies of Humayun Ahmed being streamed on popular OTT platforms and YouTube channels without any proper permission or contract.
20 July 2023, 11:35 AM

Greta Gerwig shares her thoughts on 'Barbie' ahead of premiere

Director, writer and actor Greta Gerwig has plunged into the world of the iconic Barbie doll to make a movie that promises to be one of the cinematic hits of the summer.
20 July 2023, 11:30 AM

Jaya-Prosenjit-Srijit dazzle in all-white in ‘Dawshom Awbotaar’ logo reveal

Excitement levels soared as the official logo launching ceremony took place today at the historic Basubati in Kolkata, where the star-studded cast gathered to celebrate the beginning of an unforgettable cinematic journey.
20 July 2023, 11:17 AM

Three National Film Award-winning actors together in Puja telefilm

Shatabdi Wadud received a national film award in 2011, while Jayraj was honored with a national award in 2022 and Ahmed Sabbir Romeo secured the top position as a child artiste in the 1980s for his remarkable acting skills at the national level.
20 July 2023, 10:40 AM

Star Cineplex website crashes ahead of ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ release

Earlier on, fans were faced with inconvenience as the fans were unable to book tickets online, due to the website crashing today.
20 July 2023, 10:15 AM

Ryan Gosling gifts BTS’ Jimin a guitar from ‘Barbie’ movie

After Ryan Gosling's photo from the set of "Barbie" went viral, the BTS ARMY joked that his black suit looked just like Jimin's from the "Permission To Dance" song video. 
20 July 2023, 07:24 AM