Director Lokesh Kanagaraj and singer Chinmayi Sripada find themselves embroiled in a heated controversy, facing criticism from Rajendran, the vice president of the South Indian Cine, Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union. In a recent interview, Rajendran accused Lokesh of disrespecting the union by employing Chinmayi, a non-member, and highlighted alleged mismanagement within the organization. Rajendran, who is contesting for the president’s post, cited the issue as a primary reason for his...

Fourteen years after her directorial debut with Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao returns to the director’s chair with her sophomore venture, Laapataa Ladies, hitting theaters today. While she may have been off-screen, Rao’s presence has remained significant, whether as the Chairperson of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival or as the co-producer and former wife of actor Aamir Khan. Now, with Laapataa Ladies, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and storytelling. In an...

In the bustling world of entertainment, Netflix has yet again stirred anticipation with its latest collaboration, “Dabba Cartel,” a series that promises to captivate audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar cast. Set against the backdrop of Thane’s quiet colonies, the series follows the transformative journey of five ordinary women who venture into the murky underworld of drug dealing through a ‘dabba’ delivery business. The logline itself teases the complexities and dangers...