Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
Jacob Batalon and interior designer Veronica Leahov celebrated their marriage with a three-day destination wedding in Sarrians, France. Tom Holland and Zendaya attended the intimate celebration, adding a Spider-Man reunion to the Provence festivities.
HBO’s new Harry Potter series will feature Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout as the new Harry, Hermione and Ron. John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu and Nick Frost join the cast ahead of the planned Christmas 2026 premiere.
Abhishek Mishra has announced his decision to step down from his association with the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF), bringing a close to a decade-long professional journey with the festival. Mishra joined DPIFF at the age of 18 and, over the past ten years, was closely involved in nurturing the festival’s vision, shaping its identity and witnessing its growth over the years. Reflecting on the journey, Mishra described his decade with DPIFF as an experience that contributed significantly to his personal and professional growth. “This journey has given me growth,
Director Vishal Chaturvedi has confirmed that Hanuman Ansh 2 is in development after the first spiritual drama crossed ₹50 crore in India. The sequel is expected to explore Firozabad, Agra, Mathura and other locations linked to Neem Karoli Baba’s spiritual journey.
Vijay Deverakonda is reportedly set to portray Lord Krishna in the Telugu remake of Gujarati sleeper hit Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate. The project is said to be produced by Dil Raju, although the casting and adaptation details have not yet been officially announced.
Anime director, animator and storyboard artist Yuji Yanase has died at 59, according to a DPIFF remembrance post. Known for work on Saber Marionette J, Excel Saga, Saint Seiya Omega and MAHO FILM projects, he leaves behind a wide-ranging contribution to anime.
DPIFF revisits Awarapan, Mohit Suri’s 2007 emotional drama starring Emraan Hashmi. The film’s story of love, sacrifice and redemption continues to resonate through its portrait of a troubled man seeking to change.
The hospital explosion in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight was created through a real, carefully controlled practical effects setup. Here is how the sequence used physical destruction, performance and visual storytelling to become one of cinema’s most memorable action moments.
DPIFF’s “Sultan on-screen vs. Sultan BTS” reel revisits Salman Khan’s performance as wrestler Sultan Ali Khan. The comparison provides context on the physical preparation, choreography and filmmaking craft behind the 2016 Hindi sports drama.
From Tangerine and Steven Soderbergh’s iPhone productions to Fursat and 28 Years Later, smartphones have become credible filmmaking tools. Here is how mobile cinematography is changing production while keeping craft and storytelling at the centre.
DPIFF’s “Multiple emotions, one colour” reel highlights how orange can shape mood and meaning in cinema. From warmth and nostalgia to tension and unease, the colour’s impact depends on story, lighting and visual context.
Amol Parashar’s performances as Chitvan in Tripling, Bhagat Singh in Sardar Udham and Dr. Prabhat Sinha in Gram Chikitsalay reveal his ability to move across comedy, historical drama and socially grounded storytelling. Here is how these contrasting OTT roles have shaped his screen identity.
Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, billed as India’s first AI-generated theatrical feature, has been delayed as work continues on its music and editing. The multilingual film, directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, is now expected to release after Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge leads DPIFF’s 2026 worldwide box-office snapshot with ₹1,778.5 crore, followed by Border 2 at ₹450.4 crore. The ranking also highlights the growing theatrical reach of regional titles including Peddi, Jana Nayagan and Karuppu.
DPIFF revisits Chennai Express, the Rohit Shetty romantic comedy led by Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Explore the film’s travel narrative, family conflict, performances, music and lasting place in Bollywood romance.
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