For decades, Hindi dominated India’s film industry — the largest in the world. Then some underdog filmmakers from the south released a movie that would change everything. By Vishal Menon “Pan Indian” ...

K. Viswanath transformed Telugu cinema by integrating classical music, dance, and deeply human stories in films like Sankarabharanam and Sagara Sangamam. His timeless vision redefined cinematic ...

We are halfway through 2025, and it is déjà vu for Telugu cinema — a largely underwhelming summer once again. Of the 90-odd theatrical releases between January and June, only Sankranthiki Vasthunam, ...

The rise of Telugu cinema in the worldwide box office has been nothing short of phenomenal. The last one decade has seen Tollywood churn out some of the biggest blockbusters in India, with films not ...

As we step into 2026, Telugu cinema has undeniably asserted its dominance at the box office, striking gold with a stunning ₹351 crore during the Pongal festival from five varied releases. While not ...

Telugu cinema is now affectionately termed ‘Tollywood’. However, many of us are probably not aware that Tollywood was once referred to the Bengali film industry, originating from ‘Tollygunge’, once a ...

The Hindi film Runway 34 and the web series Khakee: The Bengal Chapte r have made Aakanksha Singh more recognisable across the country. But those familiar with Telugu cinema will remember her quiet ...

Distributors have been insisting on inflated ticket pricing for big-budget films, denting prospects for the price-sensitive South Indian market. (X) Telugu films may be at risk of a double whammy that ...

Hyderabad: Icon Star Allu Arjun has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ram Gopal Varma’s cult classic Shiva as the film gears up for its grand 4K re-release on November 14. The actor called Shiva a defining ...