Following his Tollywood debut last year with Srijit Mukherji’s “Padatik”, Chanchal Chowdhury is set to appear in another Kolkata-based film. Titled “Tridhara”, the film will mark his first on-screen collaboration with acclaimed Indian actress Rituparna Sengupta. Veteran actor Kaushik Ganguly will also join the cast. The project will be directed by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Actor Vin Diesel has confirmed that “Fast and Furious 11” is scheduled for release in April 2027, adding that the upcoming instalment may feature the return of Brian O’Conner, the late Paul Walker’s iconic character.

More than 500 filmmakers, critics, actors and cinephiles from across the globe—including Guillermo del Toro, Sofia Coppola, Pedro Almodóvar, Barry Jenkins and Julianne Moore—contributed to the selection process. Each participant named their top 10 films released since January 1, 2000. The Times compiled these responses into a definitive list that reflects the evolving cinematic landscape of the last quarter-century.

What was supposed to be a conversation on Jaya’s spectacular success in both “Taandob” and “Utshob” soon turned into a pseudo-political discussion on the future of women in the country. How could it not? The entire country has meanwhile been shaken to its core after the brutal rape of a woman in Cumilla.

“Mastul” has not been selected for the main competition at Kazan but for a special category.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix's global hit "Squid Game", revealed that the show's shadowy VIPs were inspired by real-world oligarchs and tech billionaires who, in his view, no longer hide their grip on power.

Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his role in “Paatal Lok”, is set to play a significant character in the upcoming third season of “The Family Man”, Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed espionage thriller. The platform released a first-look teaser yesterday, offering a glimpse of what's to come.

Actor Ileana D’Cruz has welcomed her second child with husband Michael Dolan. The 38-year-old shared the heartwarming news early Saturday on social media, revealing that the boy was born on June 19.

The cast features Zahid Hasan, Jaya Ahsan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Aupee Karim, Tariq Anam Khan, Intekhab Dinar, Sadia Ayman, and Shoumya Joyti, among others.

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who once explored the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in his 2001 film “AI Artificial Intelligence”, is now voicing firm opposition to using AI in creative aspects of filmmaking.

Towfique Elahi’s “Neelpodmo” (The Blue Lotus), produced by Impress Telefilm and starring Runa Khan, has won the Best Feature Film award at the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2025.

As Amazon prepares to usher in a new era for the iconic “James Bond” franchise, three emerging actors—Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson—are reportedly leading the contenders’ list for the coveted role of 007. 

Fans of Netflix’s global hit “Squid Game” were bracing for shocking twists in the series finale—but few could have predicted the show-stopping surprise that closed out the final season.

Pitt was not home at the time, as he has been on a global promotional tour for his new movie "F1"

Perry, 40, and Bloom, 48, first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016. The encounter, now part of pop culture lore, began with a disagreement over a burger. “I met my boyfriend over In-N-Out,” Perry once recounted on American Idol. “I had my security guard grab 10 In-N-Outs… he swoops in and grabs it and I was like, ‘Hey, that’s my burger!’”

Following the success of “Top Gun: Maverick” in 2022, director Joseph Kosinski has confirmed that a third instalment of the high-flying action franchise is officially in development. In a recent interview with GQ, Kosinski shared that “Top Gun 3” is being seriously considered, with plans for a more expansive and introspective storyline centred around Tom Cruise’s iconic character.

Eid drama “Ghran” has emerged as a surprise hit, crossing 7.2 million views on YouTube within just two weeks of its release. Currently trending at number 20, the Masrikul Alam-directed drama has sparked emotional responses from viewers, many of whom praised its heartfelt portrayal of a son’s search for his mother’s forgotten birthday.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 534 individuals to join its membership this year, including 2025 Academy Award winners Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Lol Crawley, and nominees Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan and Brandi Carlile. Also invited are this year’s Oscars host Conan O’Brien, his predecessor Jimmy Kimmel, and their respective producers.

Four Hollywood films are set to be released simultaneously at Star Cineplex tomorrow. The much-talked-about horror sequel “M3GAN 2.0” and “F1: The Movie”, a film based on the Formula One World Championship, will also see their international release on June 27.

Known for weaving the everyday rhythms of life into his work, the artiste offers something more than a typical love story this time. “This is not a romantic tale,” he said. “It’s a story of a wounded land wrapped in patriotism, affection, grief, and longing. It’s about rain in the chest, loss in the eyes, being consumed by love, and being burned by it too.”