DPIFF Editorial Desk

Mahesh Babu’s Spyder combines intelligence work, surveillance technology and psychological suspense in a high-stakes action thriller. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, the film is also remembered for S. J. Suryah’s unsettling antagonist and its investigative cat-and-mouse structure.

Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr. and Oscar Isaac have each taken on more than one major Marvel-related role. Here is how Thanos, Cable, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Apocalypse and Moon Knight connect across the MCU and Fox’s X-Men films.

DPIFF revisits Golmaal Returns, Rohit Shetty’s 2008 ensemble comedy, and the mix of confusion, comic timing and memorable performances that keeps the film familiar to Bollywood audiences. The film’s place in the Golmaal franchise also shows how mainstream comedies become part of popular nostalgia.

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2027 has opened short film submissions across five categories, including documentary, animation, student and AI short films. The early bird deadline is 31 August 2026, with Best Short Film carrying a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

Malini Sharma remains unforgettable as Malini, the mysterious spirit at the heart of the 2002 Hindi horror film Raaz. More than two decades later, she has largely stepped away from Bollywood and now leads a quieter life in the Sahyadris through farming and hospitality.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! remains a landmark Hindi family entertainer, remembered for the romance of Prem and Nisha, its music and its celebration of togetherness. Here is why the Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit classic continues to resonate.

Reported budgets for upcoming pan-India films such as Ramayana, Varanasi, Raaka, Kalki 2 and Toxic reflect the growing scale of Indian theatrical cinema. Here is why these figures matter and why a large budget alone cannot guarantee success.

Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming movies include the action-romance Gunmaaster G9, scheduled for November 27, 2026, along with G2, Rooh and Jannat 3. Here is what is currently known about the actor’s developing film lineup.

Asha Patel, Ameesha Patel’s real-life mother, played Raj’s mother in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai. The family connection adds a memorable layer to Ameesha Patel’s landmark Bollywood debut.

Irumudi has reportedly crossed ₹100 crore worldwide, marking a major box-office milestone for Ravi Teja. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film’s theatrical run has been driven largely by the Telugu market.