theatre days

Shah Rukh Khan advocated for affordable theaters in smaller Indian towns to boost viewership at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. He highlighted the need for structural changes in the Hindi film industry, drawing comparisons with China's expansive theater model.

At WAVES 2025, Shah Rukh Khan reflected on his journey, advising his younger self to embrace youthful boldness. He acknowledged the rise of anxiety with age and advocated for affordable cinemas in small towns to democratize film access. Khan also mentioned his meditative state when not filming and revealed his upcoming project, ‘King,’ co-starring his daughter Suhana Khan.

Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan advocated for increasing cinema screens in India at the Waves Summit, addressing the shortage compared to the U.S. and China. The core issue isn't screen availability but content quality and the shrinking theatrical-to-OTT window. It suggests focusing on story development and talent investment to revive the theatrical experience.

Nani's 'HIT: The Third Case' is making waves at the box office, with Nani portraying Arjun Sarkaar, a determined cop. In a recent interview, Nani expressed his preference for collaborating with Mani Ratnam over Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film has garnered positive reviews, particularly for Nani's performance, and is performing well in Telugu and Tamil regions.

Santa Monica, known as Hollywood by the Sea, offers a vibrant nightlife with diverse entertainment options. From award-winning theater at The BroadStage and intimate performances at Ruskin Group Theatre to live music at Harvelle's Blues Club and McCabe's Guitar Shop, the city caters to various tastes. Comedy lovers can enjoy shows at The Crow and M.i.

'Raid 2', starring Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh in lead roles, is set to hit the theatres this Thursday.

Emraan Hashmi's 'Ground Zero', also starring Sai Tamhankar, faced a slow start at the box office and experienced a further dip in collections on Day 4, earning only Rs 70 lakh. The film, directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, has accumulated a total of Rs 5.

At WAVES 2025, Aamir Khan highlighted Bollywood’s challenges: only 10,000 screens serve India’s huge population, many districts lack theatres, and the short theatrical-to-OTT release window harms box office returns. He called the current business model “faulty” and urged expanding cinemas and revising release strategies to revive the industry.

Nani's action thriller 'HIT: The Third Case' premiered strongly, earning over Rs 18 crore on its opening day across languages, with Telugu dominating at Rs 17.25 crore. The film, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, features Nani as SP Arjun Sarkaar investigating brutal murders in Jammu and Kashmir, garnering impressive occupancy rates, especially in Telugu-speaking regions.

Nani celebrated the success of 'HIT 3,' acknowledging the overwhelming response and hinting at future expansions of the franchise. Director Sailesh Kolanu expressed gratitude towards Nani for his trust in the project. Producer Dil Raju shared his relief at the film's revival of the Telugu cinema, praising its gripping narrative and strong audience reception.

Nawazuddin spoke about how tough things were for him in the beginning and recalled how even television didn't offer him work in his early days, despite all his efforts.

In March, the Malayalam film industry witnessed a mixed bag of releases, with Mohanlal's ‘Empuraan’ emerging as the clear box office champion. Despite a substantial budget, ‘Empuraan’ impressively garnered a significant theater share within its first five days. Several other films struggled to make an impact, with some earning minimal revenue, highlighting the month's uneven performance.

China's president Xi Jinping will visit Russia from May 7-10 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. Discussions between Xi and Putin will focus on strengthening their partnership and addressing international and regional issues. While Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, Zelensky has dismissed it as political theatre.

Paresh Rawal clarifies his relationship with Akshay Kumar, defining it as more of a professional bond. He values friendships from his theatre and school days. Rawal and Kumar are set to reunite in Hera Pheri 3 and Bhooth Bangla. Rawal also shared his experience of drinking his own urine to heal a leg injury.