Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 3: For decades, Indian pop culture followed a familiar hierarchy. Films reigned supreme, television followed obediently, and web series were the new kid allowed to sit at the table—politely, conditionally, and only after the elders finished speaking. In 2025, that seating arrangement collapsed. When The Ba**ds […]
When Hawkins Bought Popcorn: How A Streaming Finale Accidentally Reminded Cinemas Why They Exist
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 3: For years, cinema owners were told—gently, repeatedly, and sometimes smugly—that streaming had won. The couch was king. The algorithm was good. And theatres, poor souls, were merely nostalgic monuments with sticky floors and overpriced nachos. Then Stranger Things ended. And people—millions of them—put on real […]
Ikkis OTT Release 2026: The Celebrated Final Act of a Bollywood Legend’s Journey
New Delhi [India], January 3:Ikkis OTT Release 2026 – A war drama with more heart than hype, Ikkis hit theatres on January 1, 2026 and became one of the most talked-about Bollywood releases of the year — not because it was loud, but because it was real. It’s a film […]
‘Draupathi 2’, a Pan-India Historical Film, Clears Censor with U/A Certificate
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 2: Draupathi 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Tamil film Draupathi (2020), has officially cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate, marking a major milestone ahead of its pan-India theatrical release. Directed by Mohan G Kshatriyan, Draupathi 2 follows the […]
OTT Releases January 2 2026: 7 Unmissable Picks for Your New Year Binge
New Delhi [India], January 1: The OTT calendar wastes no time in 2026. On January 2, major platforms roll out a slate that feels deliberate rather than crowded. OTT releases at the start of the year signal a confident shift in how streaming platforms plan their content. The OTT releases […]
Jujutsu Kaisen Brings Its Darkest Memories To Indian Theatres — And It’s Not Just Fan Service
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1: There are anime releases that feel like celebrations, and then there are releases that feel like emotional ambushes. Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death falls firmly into the second category. This is not a victory lap. This is a carefully curated reminder that before […]
Bicharo Bachelor Shines With Powerful Laughs and Relatable Drama (2026)
Bicharo Bachelor is not just another movie. It’s a comedy-drama with a pulse on society’s expectations, family pressure, and awkward moments most of us pretend never happened. Scheduled to hit theatres on 2 January 2026, this film promises a blend of humour and feel-good storytelling that’s rooted in real life […]
When Legends Share The Frame, Numbers Follow — But Not Without Questions: Inside 45’s First Week Run
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1: There are films that announce themselves with thunder, and then there are films that walk in with legacy stitched into their spine. 45 belongs firmly to the latter category. It doesn’t scream novelty. It doesn’t pretend to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it leans heavily—and quite […]
When Conviction Collides With Commerce: Inside Ikkis, The Casting Exit, And A Film That Refused To Blink
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31: There are films that arrive quietly. And then there are films that arrive already apologising for the noise around them. Ikkis belongs to neither category. It arrived mid-conversation, mid-controversy, and mid-collision—between creative stubbornness and an industry addicted to optics. At first glance, Ikkis looks like […]
Lights On, Sanity Optional: Why 2025 Became the Year Horror Stopped Asking for Permission
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31: There’s something almost impolite about horror in 2025. It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t care if you’re tired of trauma metaphors or if you “miss when horror was fun.” This year’s slate looks you dead in the eye, smiles politely, and then […]
