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07 May 2023

Stranger Things

'Stranger Things' Season 5 production pushed amid Hollywood writers' strike

Matt and Ross Duffer—credited as the Duffer Brothers—the creators and executive producers of Netflix's Stranger Things, have decided to postpone the production of the series's fifth and final season due to the ongoing writers' strike.

07 May 2023

Telugu Films

Happy birthday, Sundeep Kishan: 'Michael' actor's 5 best titles

Sundeep Kishan is a popular South Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu films but has also been part of Tamil cinema and Bollywood.

07 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 5 biggest Bollywood openers of 2023

The year 2023 started with a bang for Hindi cinema, thanks to the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan, which ended Bollywood's dry spell at the box office.

07 May 2023

Jawan

#NewsBytesExplainer: Looking at possible ramifications of 'Jawan's postponement

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan is back in the news due to the postponement of its much-awaited theatrical premiere.

06 May 2023

OTT releases

'The Kerala Story' OTT release: When, where to watch film

Despite being surrounded by several controversies, Sudipto Sen's The Kerala Story has grabbed the attention of the audience.

06 May 2023

King Charles III

Prince George scripts history at King Charles III's coronation ceremony

Saturday marked a momentous occasion in British history as King Charles III was officially crowned in the United Kingdom's biggest ceremonial event in seven decades.

06 May 2023

Kichcha Sudeep

Director Ramesh Kitty arrested in Kichcha Sudeep threat letter case

The Central Crime Branch, Bengaluru, has made an arrest in the case involving a threat letter sent to Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep which hinted at releasing his private videos on social media.

06 May 2023

NewsBytes Exclusive

#NewsBytesExclusive: Sudipto Sen opens up on 'The Kerala Story' controversies

The Kerala Story has become the most controversial film of 2023 so far. But director Sudipto Sen believes the story needed to be told.

06 May 2023

Jawan

Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Jawan's release postponed to September 7

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film Jawan has a new release date!

06 May 2023

South Indian Cinema

Remembering Suriya's phenomenal sci-fi thriller '24' on 7th anniversary

National Award-winning actor Suriya's filmography is ornamented with phenomenal roles that have catapulted his stardom and cemented him as one of the best Indian actors, the genres of films notwithstanding.

06 May 2023

Bhediya

'Bhediya' on OTT: Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer streaming details out!

Varun Dhawan-led Bhediya is finally gearing up for its digital premiere on May 26.

'GOTG Vol. 3' box office: Marvel's biggie scores decent opening

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the highly-anticipated Marvel movie helmed by James Gunn, was released on Friday (May 5).

06 May 2023

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift announces 'Speak Now' as next re-recorded album

Taylor Swift's fans were in for a treat as she revealed the release of Speak Now as part of her Taylor's Version series of re-recorded albums in Nashville, US.

06 May 2023

Madhya Pradesh

'The Kerala Story': MP government waives tax on Adah Sharma-starrer

Despite the blazing controversies Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story has been entrapped in since its trailer was released, the film released on Friday seems to be growing due to excellent word of mouth.

06 May 2023

Box Office

Box office collection: 'The Kerala Story' gets strong start

Since its trailer was released, The Kerala Story has been surrounded by controversies. From pleas against its release to a few theaters not screening the film, there was a lot of buzz around it.

06 May 2023

Adipurush

'Adipurush' makers unveil new poster featuring Prabhas ahead of trailer

We are only days away from immersing ourselves in the world of Adipurush!

06 May 2023

Australia

2022 Miss Universe Australia finalist Sienna Weir dies at 23

The pageant world is mourning the demise of Sienna Weir, a 2022 Miss Universe Australia finalist, who left for the heavenly abode on Thursday. She was 23.

06 May 2023

George Clooney

Films that made birthday boy George Clooney, Hollywood's favorite

If there's one actor who has been aging like a fine wine, it's none other than George Clooney. The Oscar-winning actor has a huge female fan following, and that too, across generations.

06 May 2023

Cannes Film Festival

#NewsBytesExplainer: What does the jury at Cannes Film Festival do?

Each year, the Cannes Film Festival grabs the spotlight for several reasons: the scintillating red carpet looks, the sensational first-time directors, and the prestigious prize, Palme d'Or, among other reasons.

05 May 2023

Hollywood

Who was Sonia Pizarro? Reality-TV star who died at 60

Popular reality television star Sonia Pizarro, breathed her last on Thursday (May 4), said media reports. She was 60 years old at the time of her death.

05 May 2023

Movie Review

'Afwaah' review: Points for ingenuity, but predictability, monotony mutilates film

Sudhir Mishra's social drama Afwaah, headlined by Sumeet Vyas, Bhumi Pednekar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Sharib Hashmi, was released on Friday.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

PM Modi praises 'The Kerala Story,' calls out INC

Cinema has been a tool to influence the masses and it has often been used by several political parties. Be it the Prime Minister Narendra Modi biopic around the 2019 Lok Sabha elections or The Kashmir Files.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

SRK's 'Jawan' finalizes release: Multiple Bollywood biggies shuffle premiere dates

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan delivered the biggest blockbuster of his career with Pathaan. And now, his upcoming film Jawan is in the buzz, as the makers postponed it to August 25 to work on its VFX.

05 May 2023

Movie Review

'The Kerala Story' review: Poor filmmaking bogs down important tale

Riding high on controversies, Sudipto Sen's directorial The Kerala Story (TKS) was released in the theaters on Friday. The makers have claimed that 32,000 Kerala women were converted to Islam and made to join ISIS. His bold attempt at narrating the details of the barbaric crime in a two-hour movie unfortunately falls flat due to various factors including weak acting, dialogue, and music.

05 May 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Gautham Karthik's 'August 16, 1947' is now streaming

NS Ponkumar's August 16, 1947 was a much-anticipated film ever since its announcement. However, the film did not perform up to expectations and became a box office disaster.

05 May 2023

LGBTQ+

'UnWoman' review: Sensitive, piercing LGBTQ+ drama rooted in rural India

UnWoman, directed by Pallavi Roy Sharma and produced by Gunjan Goel, Susheel Sharman, and Shalmali Prakash, is a sensitive, poignant, searing drama that exposes the grim reality of the LGBTQ+ community in India, especially in the hinterlands.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

When to watch SSR's 'MS Dhoni' on big screens again

MS Dhoni: The Untold Story is one of the best sports biopics ever made in Bollywood. Apart from raking in huge numbers, Sushant Singh Rajput's portrayal of the ex-Indian captain was heavily lauded by fans.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

Miss India 2023 Nandini Gupta might star in 'Welcome 3'

The Welcome franchise is one of the most followed comic franchises in India. The first installment is the source of some OG memes, whereas the second installment was moderately decent.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

SRK's 'Pathaan' is finally getting Bangladesh release

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan is making the headlines even after four months of its release. The money spinner of Bollywood shattered many records and is still winning hearts. The Siddharth Anand directorial is set to be released in Bangladesh on May 12.

04 May 2023

NewsBytes Exclusive

#NewsBytesExclusive: Prabhas gave me confidence for 'Chatrapathi,' says Sreenivas Bellamkonda  

Telugu star Sreenivas Bellamkonda is set to mark his Bollywood debut with VV Vinayak's Chatrapathi. The film is a Hindi remake of the 2005 Telugu movie of the same title which was helmed by SS Rajamouli and starred Prabhas in the lead.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

YRF spends Rs. 35cr on SRK-Salman sequence in 'Tiger 3'

YRF Spy Universe is the hottest intellectual property in Bollywood right now. From heavyweight actors to mounting big set scenes, Aditya Chopra is leaving no stone unturned.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

SRK's 'Jawan' release date locked in August: Report

Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan is currently the most anticipated film and fans are eagerly waiting for an update about the vigilante action drama.

05 May 2023

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka recalls how Nick's family dozed off during Hindu wedding

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is one of the most known celebrities around the globe. The Desi Girl is known for conquering Hollywood and Bollywood with ease.

05 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' looks solid; anticipating higher collections

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is a prime example of how a box office biggie should perform on weekdays. The film had a great run in its first week and is touted to earn even bigger on weekends.

05 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: Salman Khan's 'KKBKKJ' dips further; crucial weekend ahead

Salman Khan is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood. The actor seems to have lost his touch at the box office. His recent release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan opened up to massive numbers but in its second week, it is hardly raking in money.

05 May 2023

Movie Review

'Citadel' Episode03 review: Spy-thriller seems to be drowning in cliches

The third episode of Amazon Prime Video's Citadel has arrived.

05 May 2023

Bollywood

Akshay-Tiger's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' set for Eid 2024 release

Akshay Kumar is one of those superstars who has had a lot of rough patches in his career. Post-pandemic, the Khiladi of Bollywood is not being able to crack the box office numbers.

05 May 2023

Bollywood Films

Hindi films where characters prove age is just a number

Academy-Award winner Michelle Yeoh was spot on when she said on the Oscars stage: "Never let anyone tell you you're past your prime."

05 May 2023

OTT releases

'TJMM' to 'Queen Charlotte,' titles releasing this weekend on OTT

This week, at least two films - Afwah and The Kerala Story, are releasing in the theaters. But if you want to watch something from the comfort of your home, then here is a list of titles releasing on OTT this weekend.