A grand cinematic saga is set to unfold as Wingspan Motion Pictures LLP officially
announces Ereya, an epic feature film based on the life and legacy of the legendary South
Indian emperor Pulakeshi II, one of the most powerful and visionary rulers of 6th century
India. Produced by Sunit Jawadekar and Nivedita Kothare, Ereya chronicles the extraordinary
journey of a king celebrated for his unmatched military brilliance, strategic acumen, and the
establishment of a vast empire that spanned nearly half of the Indian subcontinent.
His reign marked a defining chapter in Indian history, shaping the cultural and political
landscape of the time. The film is based on the extensive research and literary work of Dr.
Bhooshan Shanbhag. Directed by revered Kannada director KM Chaitanya, Ereya will be one
more biopic in a long list of real stories waiting to be unleased on the big screen.

In a landmark moment for one of the most anticipated cinematic collaborations, the makers
of AA22 x A6 have officially unveiled the title of superstar Allu Arjun’s next, Raaka.
Positioned as a grand fantasy-action entertainer, Raaka is envisioned as a global cinematic
spectacle, backed by Sun Pictures. Filmmaker Atlee says, Allu Arjun is set to be projected in
a never-seen-before avatar, which is what most filmmakers promise, some live up to the
promise, most of them let you down.
The unfortunate bit is that nobody reveals the plot. There are no glimpses into the ethos or the
message, the details are always about the budget and the presentation.  Doesn’t it all sound
too monotonous? The only interesting thing said by the filmmaker was, “Raaka isn’t just a
film… it’s a part of me, an idea I resided in my heart for 18 years. Years passed by but the
idea did not fade.  On the contrary, it tested me, shaped me, resided within me silently for
decades and now this film is going to unleash that secret.”

As Indian cinema commanded global attention at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, it was mega
star Yash who had a unique insight on his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups.
 Yash revealed that gangster films have been made over the years but the films you remember
are the stories that made a difference. 
The reason Toxic will be remembered is because one, it is a fairy tale for grownups, two and
more important, is that it is not a Pan India but a global film because it will be simultaneously
released in English language.
There is a third reason why Toxic is special, it reflects the chemistry between him and his
director Geetu Mohandas. The team will make certain that Toxic represents national culture
with an international appeal.

Nukkad Naatak, a film by first-time filmmakers and no big names had knocked every door
possible to get the film made and released. But when no one opened that door for them, they
decided to release the film on their own. Nothing unusual and it happens with most of the
people and all the time.
What makes this specific filmmaker’s journey interesting is that he does not lose hope and
chooses a backdoor entry to get his film to the audience.
First, he chooses to make a vertical on how to make it in Bollywood. Next, he posts these
series on social media and when that does not garner attention, he chooses an unheard-of
idea.  
The director and his team begin narrating their film via street play on the roads. Yes, you
heard that right, director Tanmaya Shekhar and his lead actor Molshri hired a caravan and
toured across 13 cities for 40 days, performing important scenes from their film and urging
audiences to watch the film in cinema halls.
The idea worked. Nukkad Naatak enjoyed a 3-week theatrical run, that is 12 organic

Different people celebrate Valentine’s Day in different ways. The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA is presenting a curated dance show, rooted in lineage, discipline and artistic inquiry. Titled Spectrum, the show re-examines forms through individual artistic voices and contemporary works explores new relationships between body, space and sound. This year the items include Bahukriya, a Bharatanatyam presentation by Rama Vaidyanathan and troupe, followed by Khańkhanā – The Sound of Dancing Feet, an Odissi ensemble work by Surupa Sen and the Nrityagram ensemble.

There will be spotlight on Odissi and Kathak as well and a two-day Marga Natya masterclass by Piyal Bhattacharya on February 18 and 19, which examines stillness and movement as foundational conditions of performance, situating the body as a site of integration where breath, consciousness and motion converge.

Ten years ago, Netflix entered India and soon became part of our life. Over the years, these stories became a part of our journey. On the tenth anniversary of the channel,
Shah Rukh Khan adds value to the brand by narrating their remarkable journey. Ten years is a long time and Netflix made a space for itself because it shocked, surprised and engaged us. The true test begins now, when the rest of the channels are looking at Netflix, it is important to know how Netflix will determine its journey.

Master Chef India is a popular show for the elite as well as the middle class and the new season makes certain to include the diversity of India’s culinary heritage. Adding a powerful new dimension to the ongoing Jodi’s season, celebrated New York–based Chef Naushad recently returned to India to be part of the MasterChef India experience.

 This season marks a first in the show’s history, with 12 jodis competing together, bringing stories of partnership, shared legacies, and collaboration to the forefront. Clearly, it is more than a cooking show, it is a slice of life that celebrates people. .

Every time an item number is introduced in a film, the filmmaker  calls it the best so far, so the latest  best item number in trade parlance is ‘aashiqon ki colony’ featuring Disha Patani from Nadiadwala House’s O Romeo. This is a game changer for the actress who has a long association with Sajid Nadiadwala, and feels privileged to be given an opportunity of working with Vishal Bhardwaj, and Shahid Kapoor.

 Disha Patani’s forthcoming films include Awarapan 2 and Welcome to the Jungle.