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Dhallywood's box office triumphs: The highest-grossing Bangladeshi films of 2024

Dhallywood had a busy year in 2024, with steady growth and record-breaking achievements in the Bangladeshi film industry. Despite some challenges, several big films exceeded expectations, setting new records for box office sales and audience interest. As in 2023, star-led movies were at the...

Kangana Ranaut says Oscars favor anti-India films

Kangana Ranaut criticized the Oscar selections, claiming they favor films that portray India in a negative light. Since Kiran Rao and Aamir Khans Laapataa Ladies failed to make the cut for the Oscars, there has been a lot of discussion about it. In an interview with Times Now, Kangana, who is...

Upcoming Colleen Hoover book-to-film adaptations to watch out for

Colleen Hoover harbours the remarkable ability to weave stories that resonate deeply, stirring emotions that linger long after the final page is turned. Its no surprise, then, that the bestselling books from Colleen Hoover have managed to strike a chord with readers around the globe. Now, her...

Actress Anjana Rahman passes away

Renowned actress and two-time National Film Award winner Anjana Rahman has passed away (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun). She died Friday night while undergoing treatment at BSMMU. The information was confirmed by film journalist Ahmed Tepantar. She was 60. Her funeral prayer (Namaz-e-Janaza)...

Surge in homicide dialogue in films sparks health warnings, researchers say

Researchers have found an increase in homicide discussions in films, a trend they warn could pose health risks for both adults and children. The study revealed a notable rise over the last 50 years in movie characters talking about murder or killing. Brad Bushman, a communication professor at...

Anurag Kashyap says Bollywood lacks 'brains' to make films like Pushpa

Anurag Kashyap has reiterated his harsh stance on modern Hindi filmmakers and the state of the industry. In a new interview, the filmmaker said the makers in the Hindi film industrycolloquially called Bollywoodlack the brains to make something like Pushpa or Pushpa 2. The latter, a Telugu film,...

Franchise films lead 2024 box office

As 2024 ends, the movie industry is relieved with a strong box office comeback. Ticket sales rose worldwide, and seven films earned over half a billion dollars. One of them grossed $1.7 billion, entering the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time. At the start of the year, it was predicted...

Bangladesh participates in France's short film festival

Bangladeshi director Rajib Rafis short film Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar will compete at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, running from January 31 to February 8. It is Frances second-largest film festival after Cannes. According to the filmmaker, Once Upon a Time in...

Top 12 South Indian films to watch in January 2025

South Indias film industriesTelugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannadaare gearing up for an exciting start to 2025 with a lineup of highly anticipated releases in January. Expect a variety of genres including action, thrillers, fantasy, comedy, and horror. These films are set to offer captivating...

Jaya Ahsan's new film to hit theaters soon

Actress Jaya Ahsans Nakshi Kanthar Zamin will be released in theaters at the end of the year. This film, based on the story of the Liberation War will be released on December 27th. The film is directed by Akram Khan. Based on the story Bidhobader Kotha (Story of Widows) by writer Hasan Azizul...

Tom Cruise honored with US Navy's top civilian award for film contributions

Tom Cruise has received the highest civilian award from the US Navy for his exceptional contributions to the military through his roles in movies, reports BBC. Tom Cruise became a huge celebrity after starring in the 1986 hit Top Gun, which also led to a rise in military enlistment. On...

Pushpa 2 The Rule gets highest opening for a film in Hindi

Sukumars Pushpa 2: The Rule was released in theatres on Thursday, with paid premieres on Wednesday, reports Hindustan Times. The Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil-starrer broke records. It had the biggest opening for any film in Hindi, beating the likes of Jawan, Animal and KGF:...

I want to remain in everyone's love and devotion: Bubly

Shobnom Bubly, one of the most popular actresses in the Bangladeshi film industry, is celebrating her birthday on Wednesday. From a news anchor to a prominent Dhaka film heroine, she made a strong presence in the film industry by captivating audiences with her charm and talent. Despite her fame,...

Allu Arjun calls Prabhas 'Six-Foot Gold,' shares heartwarming anecdote

In addition to his impressive on-screen presence, Prabhas is also admired for his humility, which has earned him respect not just from his fans but also from his peers in the industry. Recently, Allu Arjun praised the Rebel Star during an interview, sharing a heartwarming story that highlights...

Mehazabien's film to premiere in Saudi Arabia

Prominent star Mehazabien Chowdhurys debut film Saba is currently being featured at various international film festivals following its completion. It has already been exhibited in several countries and has earned positive reviews. The film Saba made its world debut in the Discovery program at...

Russian documentary festival ‘RT. Doc Time of Our Heroes’ ends

The Russian House in Dhaka, in cooperation with the RT Documentary TV channel, concluded the second edition of the international documentary film festival RT. Doc Time of Our Heroes at the State University of Bangladesh in Dhaka last Thursday. The three-day event united viewers and creators of...

Simon Kinberg to write and produce new 'Star Wars' trilogy for Lucasfilm

Simon Kinberg is set to embark on an exciting new journey, securing a major deal to write and produce an upcoming trilogy of Star Wars films. Kinberg will lead the creation of a new saga within the iconic Star Wars universe, writing the scripts for a trilogy that Lucasfilm aims to use as a...

The story of a rock: Bangladeshi-American Zak Mir's debut film premiered in Washington

The audience has been captivated by the premiere of the first feature film by a Bangladeshi - American director Zak Mir at the 19th Tasveer Film Festival at the PACCAR IMAX Theater in Seattle, Washington. I am truly honored to be part of this incredible selection, Zak remarked, reports UNB....

Abu Shahed Emon gains international acclaim with Japanese short film

Bangladeshi filmmaker Abu Shahed Emon is making his mark in Japans cinematic landscape, directing the Japanese-language short film Tenement of Secret Talk and contributing to the global recognition to Bangladeshs film industry on an international stage. Emon created Tenement of Secret Talk as...

Bangladeshi critic Reeti joins jury panel with AR Rahman at Iranian film festival

Bangladeshi film critic, screenwriter, and journalist Sadia Khalid Reeti has joined the panel of jurors for the international section of the 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF), where she will be working with Oscar-winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman. Reeti confirmed this...

Bangladeshi films “Roid” and “Divine Chords” selected for NFDC Film Bazaar

Two Bangladeshi films, Roid and Divine Chords, have been selected for the prestigious National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Film Bazaar for co-production and marketing to be held as part of the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa on November....

Porimoni announces exciting news

Porimoni, a beloved face in Dhallywood, continues to enchant her fans with her stunning beauty and impressive performances. In addition, she has successfully added numerous commercially successful films to her portfolio. At present, the actress is selectively working on quality films. Last...