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Netflix'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.
Sony 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.
Lin, 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.
Rajinikanth'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.
A 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Industry body CII calls the proposal in the draft broadcasting rules disproportionate, and wants content regulation kept separate from telecom-style carriage rules.
Ajay 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.
TAM 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.
Tata 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.
Rice 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.
Karan 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.
Ajay 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.
Online 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.
Filmmaker 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.
JioStar 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.
Acclaimed 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.
The 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’.
As 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.
In a high-stakes legal development, the Kerala High Court has intervened in the release of the controversial sequel, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond.
The buzz surrounding Aditya Dhar’s high-octane sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reached a fever pitch following an explosive casting leak.
The box office journey of O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, witnessed a steady rise on its first Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
” 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.