From psychological dramas to social commentaries, these films have pushed boundaries and redefined contemporary Bengali filmmaking.

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has voiced serious concerns over Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning that the move could undermine India’s theatrical sector and the country’s wider film economy.

This year’s panel includes renowned Bangladeshi actress and director Afsana Mimi, who will evaluate films alongside creative professionals from four other countries.

British actor Hugh Grant has expressed strong frustration with the rise of the streaming era, following Netflix’s massive takeover of Warner Bros Discovery.

Rumman Rashid Khan is back with the second season of his popular podcast “Behind the Fame with RRK”. The podcast, aired on Maasranga Television and Radio Din Raat 93.6 FM, gained immense popularity during its first season.

Director Rubaiyat Hossain has been developing her film “The Difficult Bride” for many years. She travelled to various international film festivals with the screenplay and secured global funding. Now, the cast has finally been announced.

Actor Abdun Noor Shajal has signed a new film titled “Durbar”, in which he will be paired opposite Apu Biswas. The project marks Shajal’s second consecutive film after recently completing the shoot of the government-granted project Shapla Shaluk, co-starring Shobnom Bubly and directed by Rasheda Akhter Lajuk.

The project expands Netflix’s blockbuster “Extraction” franchise, incorporating Korean filmmaking excellence into the streamer’s most successful action property.

The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival — now one of the Middle East’s largest cinema events — opened yesterday in Jeddah, marking a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding film industry.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese-American actor best known for portraying Shang Tsung in the “Mortal Kombat” franchise and for his role in Amazon’s “The Man in the High Castle”, has died at the age of 75.

“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ) has completed 30 years since its release, and to celebrate the milestone, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol travelled to London to unveil a bronze sculpture inspired by their iconic pose from the film.

Amid the secrecy, the latest reports confirm that popular Dhallywood actor Arifin Shuvoo sustained injuries while filming an action sequence.

Renowned actress Afsana Mimi has recently become the victim of online impersonation, prompting her to alert fans and colleagues about a fake Facebook account operating under her name for more than two weeks.

The sequel, directed by Matt Reeves, is set to begin production next spring and hit theaters in October 2027 through Warner Bros.

“The Family Man” has set a new benchmark on Prime Video India. The third season of the Raj and DK–created spy thriller has become the platform’s most-watched title of 2025, reaching 96 per cent of pincodes across the country within its first week of release.

Dhallywood actor Siam Ahmed has recently wrapped shooting for “Andhar”, directed by Raihan Rafi, where he starred opposite Nazifa Tushi. No sooner had he completed the project than he began preparing for his next film, “Rakkhosh”. For weeks, speculation swirled around the question of who would be cast as the female lead. Although names like Prarthona Fardin Dighi and Sabnam Faria circulated, the makers took their time finalising the actor. Finally, putting the rumours to rest, a source close to the production confirmed yesterday that Tollywood actress Idhika Paul will star in the role.

It now ranks as the platform’s third-best overall debut, behind “Squid Game” Seasons 2 and 3. The launch marks a huge jump from Season 4’s 22 million views over three days—a 171% increase.

Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton delighted fans in New York City on December 1 as they reunited publicly for the first time in more than a decade. The former Harry Potter co-stars met at a special screening of “Merrily We Roll Along”, the filmed version of the acclaimed 2023 Stephen Sondheim revival led by Radcliffe.

She challenged the industry to imagine the reverse scenario—a woman in her 60s or 70s cast as a romantic lead opposite a man in his 40s. Such pairings, she noted, remain almost unthinkable in mainstream cinema, exposing how differently men and women are treated as they age.

A wave of outrage has swept Bangladesh after eight newborn puppies were found dumped in a pond in Ishwardi, Pabna — an act that celebrities, animal lovers and local officials have condemned as cruel and unforgivable.