https://pressroom.in/category/entertainment/The latest Entertainment news from PressRoom.en-inhttps://pressroom.in/assets/icon-192.pnghttps://pressroom.in/category/entertainment/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:22:29 +0530 https://pressroom.in/netflix-india-record-paid-additions-q3-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/netflix-india-record-paid-additions-q3-2026/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:22:29 +0530PressRoom DeskOTTNetflix's Q3 2026 letter credits local shows such as Lock Upp and a first Flipkart loyalty bundle. India is now one of the few markets it names as proof that local content pays off. https://pressroom.in/sony-vizha-tamil-channel-launch-spni/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/sony-vizha-tamil-channel-launch-spni/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:31:59 +0530PressRoom DeskTVSony Pictures Networks India's first Tamil entertainment channel went on air on 19 October, leading with global reality formats, local fiction and Tamil cricket commentary. https://pressroom.in/netflix-film-chief-dan-lin-exits-days-6-percent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/netflix-film-chief-dan-lin-exits-days-6-percent/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:58:11 +0530PressRoom DeskOTTLin, who took over the film division in 2024, leaves with no successor named. Incoming content chief Peter Rice will oversee movies, putting budgets and theatrical strategy up for review. https://pressroom.in/jailer-2-grosses-rs-477-75-crore-worldwide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/jailer-2-grosses-rs-477-75-crore-worldwide/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:57:21 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentRajinikanth's sequel has earned ₹242.25 crore net in India and ₹194 crore overseas since its 15 October release, putting the ₹500 crore worldwide mark within reach in its first week. https://pressroom.in/ixigo-q2-fy27-profit-63-crore-hotels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/ixigo-q2-fy27-profit-63-crore-hotels/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:45:45 +0530PressRoom DeskStartupA one-off ₹40.7 crore gain from selling part of its Freshbus stake lifted profit, while revenue grew 13% and gross bookings rose 22% to ₹5,304 crore. https://pressroom.in/cult-fit-sebi-approval-ipo-950-crore/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/cult-fit-sebi-approval-ipo-950-crore/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:44:15 +0530PressRoom DeskStartupThe fitness company's listing will also let Temasek, Chiratae, Tata Digital and founder Mukesh Bansal sell shares. Revenue grew about 42% to ₹1,720 crore in FY26. https://pressroom.in/broadcasters-seek-gst-cut-tv-ott-subscriptions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/broadcasters-seek-gst-cut-tv-ott-subscriptions/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:42:37 +0530PressRoom DeskTVThe industry's asks on India's draft broadcast rules include lower GST, pricing freedom for channels and an end to carriage fees, as linear TV and FM radio lose advertising. https://pressroom.in/cii-opposes-five-strike-rule-tv-channel-licence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/cii-opposes-five-strike-rule-tv-channel-licence/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:14:45 +0530PressRoom DeskTVIndustry body CII calls the proposal in the draft broadcasting rules disproportionate, and wants content regulation kept separate from telecom-style carriage rules. https://pressroom.in/drishyam-3-third-saturday-prahaar-nayyi-navelli-box-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/drishyam-3-third-saturday-prahaar-nayyi-navelli-box-office/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:29:06 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentAjay Devgn's thriller crossed ₹341 crore net in India and ₹528 crore worldwide, while the weekend's two big Hindi releases managed ₹4 crore or less on Saturday. https://pressroom.in/tv-ad-activity-fell-during-barc-ratings-blackout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/tv-ad-activity-fell-during-barc-ratings-blackout/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:27:41 +0530PressRoom DeskTVTAM AdEx data for July to September 2026 shows advertisers pulling back from television while weekly TV ratings stayed suspended, and moving money to measurable digital media. https://pressroom.in/tata-play-lost-27-lakh-dth-subscribers-smart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/tata-play-lost-27-lakh-dth-subscribers-smart/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:51:41 +0530PressRoom DeskTVTata Play's DTH base shrank from an estimated 1.76 crore to 1.48 crore subscribers, while Airtel held its base by moving customers to internet TV. https://pressroom.in/netflix-replaces-bela-bajaria-with-peter-rice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/netflix-replaces-bela-bajaria-with-peter-rice/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:50:31 +0530PressRoom DeskOTTRice takes charge of Netflix's global content, including its regional slates, on 26 October, as the streamer cuts about 1,000 jobs in its largest layoff yet. https://pressroom.in/koffee-karan-returns-ninth-final-season-salman-khan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/koffee-karan-returns-ninth-final-season-salman-khan/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:09:57 +0530PressRoom DeskOTTKaran Johar's celebrity chat show, which began in 2004, opened its last season on JioHotstar on 14 October, with Salman Khan addressing his old rift with Shah Rukh Khan. https://pressroom.in/drishyam-3-the-conclusion-crosses-400-crore-worldwide-in-eight-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/drishyam-3-the-conclusion-crosses-400-crore-worldwide-in-eight-days/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:48:50 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentAjay Devgn’s thriller has collected ₹260 crore net in India and ₹407 crore gross worldwide in eight days, putting his career-best domestic total within reach. https://pressroom.in/india-s-screen-economy-hits-12-5-billion-as-online-video-overtakes-tv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/india-s-screen-economy-hits-12-5-billion-as-online-video-overtakes-tv/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:45:51 +0530PressRoom DeskContentOnline video has tripled to $6 billion since 2021 while television shrank to $4.8 billion, Vivek Couto told FICCI Frames 2026, forecasting a $15.4 billion market within five years. https://pressroom.in/anurag-basu-confirms-kartik-aaryan-and-sreeleela/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/anurag-basu-confirms-kartik-aaryan-and-sreeleela/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentFilmmaker Anurag Basu has officially put an end to the swirling speculation regarding his highly anticipated upcoming project, confirming that the untitled film featuring Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and actress Sreeleela is moving forward exactly as scheduled. https://pressroom.in/jiostar-the-collective-episode-3-decodes-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/jiostar-the-collective-episode-3-decodes-the-future/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:28:58 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentJioStar Entertainment has officially released the third episode of its flagship thought-leadership platform, “The Collective,” marking a decisive shift in how the Indian advertising and media industry approaches cross-screen reach and effectiveness. https://pressroom.in/how-game-of-thrones-inspired-nagraj-manjules-ott/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/how-game-of-thrones-inspired-nagraj-manjules-ott/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0530PressRoom DeskOTTAcclaimed filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, best known for directing cinematic milestones like Fandry, Sairat, and Jhund, has opened up about what finally convinced him to explore long-form storytelling on OTT. https://pressroom.in/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-reunite-bhooth-bangla-is-the/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/akshay-kumar-and-tabu-reunite-bhooth-bangla-is-the/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:41:13 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentThe Indian film industry is buzzing with excitement as Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar officially confirmed his on-screen reunion with the versatile Tabu for the upcoming horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’. https://pressroom.in/inside-virosh-assets-rashmika-mandanna-and-vijay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/inside-virosh-assets-rashmika-mandanna-and-vijay/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentAs the countdown to the most anticipated celebrity wedding of 2026 begins, the spotlight has shifted to the staggering combined wealth of Tollywood power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda. https://pressroom.in/kerala-high-court-flags-the-kerala-story-2-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/kerala-high-court-flags-the-kerala-story-2-for/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentIn a high-stakes legal development, the Kerala High Court has intervened in the release of the controversial sequel, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. https://pressroom.in/emraan-hashmi-to-play-bade-sahab-in-dhurandhar-2-cast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/emraan-hashmi-to-play-bade-sahab-in-dhurandhar-2-cast/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentThe buzz surrounding Aditya Dhar’s high-octane sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reached a fever pitch following an explosive casting leak. https://pressroom.in/o-romeo-box-office-day-5-shahid-kapoors-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/o-romeo-box-office-day-5-shahid-kapoors-action/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:21:18 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainmentThe box office journey of O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, witnessed a steady rise on its first Tuesday, February 17, 2026. https://pressroom.in/wheel-of-fortune-mithila-palkar-danish-sait-and-rj/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/wheel-of-fortune-mithila-palkar-danish-sait-and-rj/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:52:18 +0530PressRoom DeskEntertainment” In a groundbreaking crossover between the internet and traditional TV, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar welcomed 100 of India’s most influential creators to the iconic stage at Bharat Mandapam. https://pressroom.in/banijay-asias-the-50-rules-ott-charts-with-6-5-mn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss-entertainmenthttps://pressroom.in/banijay-asias-the-50-rules-ott-charts-with-6-5-mn/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:31:00 +0530PressRoom DeskOTTIn a massive win for unscripted entertainment, Banijay Asia’s disruptive reality series, ‘The 50′, has officially emerged as the most-watched show on OTT in India.