
The All Kerala Radio Drama Festival,重启 after an eight-year hiatus, will run from May 10 to 18, 2026, as part of Akashvani's 90th-anniversary celebrations. Veteran actor Mohanlal is lending his voice to two radio plays during the nine-day event.

Filmmaker Shuchi Talati has premiered her new Japanese-language short film 'Hidden Sun' at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, following her award-winning feature 'Girls Will Be Girls.' The film explores desire and emotional complexity in an older couple, adapted from a forthcoming novel.

Actor Arjun Rampal revealed that the 'Dhurandhar' team, including director Aditya Dhar and cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, is seeking spiritual grounding following the film's unprecedented box office success. He shared that the team is prioritizing balance over celebration.

Actor Ranveer Singh was seen on the sets of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King' in South Africa, where he took photos with fans. The visit coincides with his wife Deepika Padukone's ongoing shoot for the film and their recent announcement of expecting a second child.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda marked his 37th birthday in Hyderabad, appearing with wife Rashmika Mandanna on the balcony of their home to greet fans. The event coincided with the release of a new film poster for his upcoming movie 'Rowdy Janardhana'.

The production team of the Telugu action film 'Rowdy Janardhana' unveiled a new poster featuring lead actor Vijay Deverakonda on his birthday. The film, set in 1980s East Godavari, is scheduled for a multilingual global release in December 2026.

Indian filmmaker Shuchi Talati has premiered her new Japanese-language short film 'Hidden Sun' at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, following her award-winning feature 'Girls Will Be Girls'. The film, starring Samiya Mumtaz and Japanese actors Kazuki Kitamura and Mieko Harada, explores desire and emotional tension in an older couple.

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has dismissed speculation about joining politics, stating his sole focus remains on entertainment. The clarification follows online claims and a public appeal for him to enter public office.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival features a strong lineup of Arab and Middle Eastern films, with selections from Morocco, Palestine, Egypt, and Iran. The festival's focus on international auteur-driven cinema has created opportunities for regional filmmakers to showcase their work on a global stage.

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has spoken out about ongoing gender-based pay disparities and entrenched patriarchal practices in the film industry. She cited unequal fee negotiations and on-set treatment as persistent challenges despite progress.

Neetu Kapoor shared details about her 40-year marriage to late actor Rishi Kapoor, including how she would fast and visit temples when his films didn't work. She also spoke about the reasons behind the decline of marriages and her relentless fights with Rishi Kapoor.