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In this podcast, Lata Jha takes you through the financial performance of all that's buzzing in the entertainment world, be it films or shows from your favourite TV channel or streaming platform.
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Hollywood earns big at India box office
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Pongal weekend brings cheer for theatres
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Theatres hope for box office upswing in new year
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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‘Cirkus’ opens poorly, ‘Avatar’ sustains over Christmas weekend
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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‘Avatar 2’ storms the Indian box office
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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‘An Action Hero’ new release of the week, Disney+ Hotstar streams ‘Freddy’
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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‘Bhediya’ new release in cinemas, Bob Iger returns to Disney
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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‘Drishyam 2’ brings cheer for Hindi box office
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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‘Uunchai,’ ‘Black Panther’ new releases in cinemas
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Reality shows see uptick in ratings, south films add to Hindi box office
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Bollywood sees dullest Diwali in years
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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‘Doctor G’ new release, single screens fight Hollywood studios
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Theatres mull cheaper tickets, ‘Goodbye’ new release in cinemas
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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‘Vikram Vedha,’ ‘Ponniyin Selvan:1’ big releases in cinemas
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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‘Chup’ releases in cinemas, Amazon streams ‘Hush Hush’
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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OTT platforms pick up star vehicles for direct release, ‘Cuttputli’ premieres on Hotstar
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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‘Liger’ fails to build on Telugu film wave, Netflix streams ‘Delhi Crime 2’
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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‘Dobaaraa’ new Bollywood release, regional industries battle star fee
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Failure of many movies has increased Bollywood Pressure.
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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‘Ek Villain Returns’ opens well, Bollywood woos southern audiences
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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‘Shamshera’ adds to Bollywood’s list of failures
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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‘HIT,’ ‘Shabaash Mithu’ fail to draw audiences
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ builds on Marvel brand in India
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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‘Jug Jug Jeeyo’ opens in cinemas
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Nikamma opens in cinemas, tax-free status no benefit for movies
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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‘Jurassic World Dominion’ opens in India
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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‘Samrat Prithviraj’ opens to dull response, 2022 box office to touch Rs. 12,515 crore
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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‘Anek’ fails to draw audiences, films opt for faster OTT premieres
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May 31, 2022 |
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‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ brings cheer for Hindi box office
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May 24, 2022 |
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'Doctor Strange’ Sets The Cash Registers Ringing
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May 10, 2022 |
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Netflix Loses Subscribers, ‘KGF’ Crosses Rs. 300 Crore
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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‘KGF 2’ breaks box office records, Netflix streams ‘Mai’
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Bollywood In For Muted First Quarter, ‘Dasvi’ Premieres On Netflix
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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‘RRR’ business dented by Covid, Amazon premieres ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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‘RRR’ storms the box office
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Bachchhan Paandey’ big release of the week, ‘Jalsa’ on Amazon Prime
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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‘Radhe Shyam’ big release in theatres
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ clashes with ‘Valimai,’ ‘Bheemla Nayak’
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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OTT soundtracks gain traction, Hotstar streams ‘A Thursday’
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Hindi releases resume with ‘Badhaai Do,’ Amazon streams ‘Gehraiyaan’
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Hollywood readies for exciting Indian summer as cinemas reopen
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Delhi reopens cinemas, Hindi films to follow
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Single screens look to shut down with no content to play
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Cinemas lose out on Pongal weekend
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Big films delayed as Omicron gains ground
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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‘RRR,’ ‘Jersey’ postponed as covid cases surge again
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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’83 disappoints as ‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Pushpa’ lead Christmas weekend
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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‘Spider-Man’ sets cash registers ringing
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’ comes to cinemas, Hotstar streams ‘Aarya’
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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‘Tadap’ new release in theatres, ‘Bob Biswas’ streams on ZEE5
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Multiplexes lock in expansion plans, Netflix premieres ‘Dhamaka’
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Diwali releases break records, Hotstar brings ‘Special Ops 1.5’
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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‘Sooryavanshi,’ ‘Annaatthe’ light up Diwali box office
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Southern industries throw up surprise hits, Hotstar streams ‘Hum Do Humare Do’
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Maharashtra reopens cinemas, Dussehra OTT releases spill over
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Single screen cinemas pin hopes on Bollywood slate for festive season
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Bollywood rushes to lock dates as Maharashtra cinemas reopen
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Maharashtra reopens cinemas, Zee board gives approval for Sony merger
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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TV looks at real stories, Netflix brings ‘Sex Education 3’
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Thalaivii' set for profits despite dull box office
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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'Thalaivii' set for profits despite dull box office
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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‘Shang-Chi’ draws viewers, Hotstar brings ‘Black Widow’
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Challenges continue for cinemas even as film releases resume
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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‘Bellbottom’ eyes Rs. 13 crore weekend, makes for slow start to film biz recovery
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Cinemas weather dull Independence Day weekend, Amazon brings ‘Shershaah’
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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First week in cinemas remains dull, Netflix brings ‘Navarasa’
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Cinemas reopen with new releases, 'Mimi' comes to Netflix
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Film industry wary of new Cinematograph Bill, big stars announce projects
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Theatres’ woes amplify as states refuse benefits, ‘Toofan’ comes to Amazon
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Cinemas on edge as reopenings remain uncertain
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Hollywood ready with slate for India, Netflix brings ‘Haseen Dilruba’
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Films set for theatrical release as screen count dwindles
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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'Bellbottom' to arrive in cinemas on 27 July
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Big Bollywood films likely in cinemas only by Diwali
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Big southern films likely to be delayed, cable, DTH subscriptions to see a cut
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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FRIENDS Reunion fizzles out, Amazon acquires MGM
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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‘Radhe’ serves Eid disappointment, Warner signs deal with Discovery
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May 25, 2021 |
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‘Radhe’ up for big losses, ‘Karnan’ comes to Amazon Prime Video
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May 18, 2021 |
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‘Radhe’ sparks fears of multi-platform film releases, ‘Master’ ends box office run
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May 11, 2021 |
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Bollywood set for Rs. 4,000 crore loss in 2021, ‘Radhe’ available for Rs. 249
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May 04, 2021 |
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‘Radhe’ to hit theatres and OTT together this Eid
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Maharashtra halts shoots, Netflix brings ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Cinemas stare at a dismal show again, Disney+ brings ‘The Big Bull’
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Maharashtra shuts cinemas, big films pushed
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Amazon Prime Video to co-produce ‘Ram Setu’
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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‘Roohi’ infuses life into ailing theatrical business
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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OTTs in line of fire, Netflix announces 40+ originals
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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Govt tightens control on OTTs, news sites
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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72: Bollywood back to theatres with big releases
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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71: OTT services sign up for ‘Tool Kit’, Netflix brings new ‘To All the Boys’ film
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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70: States permit 100% capacity in theatres, BookMyShow rolls out OTT service
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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69: ‘Tandav,’ ‘Mirzapur’ come under the scanner, Netflix brings ‘The White Tiger’
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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68: ‘Master’ brings box office cheer, ‘Tribhanga’ comes to Netflix
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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67: 'Master' set for big Pongal release, 'Sir' comes to Netflix
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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66: ‘Wonder Woman’ opens well, Amazon Prime Video brings ‘Coolie No.1’
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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65: Paid OTT users grow by 60%, Netflix brings ‘Paava Kadhaigal’
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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64: 'Tenet' gives hope to theatres, Indians love movies on Netflix
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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63: 'Tenet' hits Indian theatres, Warner announces new distribution strategy
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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62: 'Jallikattu' goes to the Oscars, regional cinema aids theaters
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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61: Half of India’s movie screens still shut, big TV properties start slow
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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60: MIB to regulate OTT; Diwali high on web content
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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59: Bollywood up for dim Diwali
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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58: ‘Laxmmi Bomb’ undergoes title change, theatres struggle to restart operations
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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57: OTT grows at the expense of traditional media, Netflix brings A Suitable Boy
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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56: Amazon picks up more films, theatres take baby steps towards reopening
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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55: Theatres granted reopening permits, ‘Khaali Peeli’ disappoints
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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54: Streaming platforms line up offerings for festive quarter
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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53: Top Bollywood stars turn to web originals, Netflix brings ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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52: Bollywood stares at dismal festive quarter, Netflix brings ‘The Social Dilemma’
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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51: Top movies line up for 2021 | ‘CU Soon’ debuts on Amazon Prime Video
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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50: Cinemas remain shut in Unlock 4 | ‘Sadak 2’ disappoints
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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49: India braces for more direct-to-digital releases | Class of ’83 disappoints
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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48: Bollywood misses Independence Day weekend | Netflix brings ‘Gunjan Saxena’
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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47: India loses 10-12% of movie screen count thanks to covid.
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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46: Cinemas remain under lockdown, ‘Shakuntala Devi’ starts streaming
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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45: ‘Dil Bechara’ starts streaming while multiplexes prep for reopening
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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44: Netflix ready with 17 new titles as theatres collapse
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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43: TV viewership, smartphone usage slump as India enters Unlock 2.0
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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42: Disney+ Hotstar acquires 7 Bollywood titles
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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41: TV shoots resume, ‘Bulbbul’ shines on Netflix
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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40: Single screens shut down, OTT content disappoints
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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39: Multiplexes report losses but line up releases post-October
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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38: Shooting to gradually resume, Netflix out with ‘Choked’
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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37: TV viewership, smartphone usage lose pace as lockdown is relaxed
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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36: Bollywood records dullest Eid in years
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May 26, 2020 |
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35: ‘Gulabo Sitabo,’ ‘Shakuntala Devi’ go digital, cinema owners panic
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May 19, 2020 |
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34: Zee, one of the 1st media houses to go Digital
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May 12, 2020 |
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33: 'Mrs. Serial Killer,’ ‘Thappad’ now streaming as TV nosedives
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May 06, 2020 |
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32: ‘Extraction’ on Netflix, reruns dominate TV
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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31: ‘Four More Shots Please!’ on Amazon, DD shows continue to reign
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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30: ‘Angrezi Medium’ on Disney+ Hotstar; DD most watched channel during lockdown
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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29: Ramayana’ on TV, ‘Panchayat’ on Amazon for viewers during lockdown
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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28: Netflix has ‘Maska,’ Amazon ‘Parasite’ for you at home | Business of Entertainment
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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27: Covid-19 halts new movie releases but streaming shows still abound
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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26: 'Angrezi Medium, ‘Pushpavalli 2’ major offerings of the week
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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25: ‘Baaghi 3’, ‘Guilty’ major entertainment offerings of the week
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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24: ‘Thappad’ big entertainment offering of the week
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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23: 'Love Aaj Kal’ heads Valentine’s Day offerings
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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22: ‘Malang,’ ‘Shikara,’ ‘Little Women’ big releases of the week
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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21: ‘Jawaani Jaaneman,’ ‘What the Love!’ new entertainment offerings of the week
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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20: ‘Street Dancer 3D,’ ‘Panga’, ‘The Forgotten Army’ make for exciting week
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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19: 'Tanhaji' continues run with 'Sex Education 2' as new offering of the week
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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18: ‘Chhapaak,’ ‘Tanhaji,’ ‘Darbar’ compete in theatres this week
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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17: 'Ghost Stories,'Bombshell' make for exciting new year
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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16: ‘Dabangg 3’ sustains over opening weekend amid CAA protests
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Dec 24, 2019 |
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15: ‘Mardaani 2,’ ‘Jumanji’ ‘Queen’ big offerings of the week
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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14: ‘Panipat,’ ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’ big offerings of the week.
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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13: ‘Commando 3’, ‘Inside Edge 2’ big offerings of the week
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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12: Frozen II, Pagalpanti, Out of Love are the big offerings of the week
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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11: ‘Marjaavaan’, ‘One Mic Stand’ big offerings of the week
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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10: ‘Bala,’ ‘Little Things’: The week's big offerings
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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9: ‘Housefull 4,’ ‘Drive’ dominate the week
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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8: ‘Housefull 4’, ‘Saand Ki Aankh,’ make for exciting Diwali weekend
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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7: ‘The Sky Is Pink’ competes with ‘War’, ‘Joker’
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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6: ‘War,’ ‘Joker’ make for exciting Gandhi Jayanti weekend
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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5: ‘Bard of Blood,’ ‘Bigg Boss 13’ are exciting offerings
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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4: ‘The Zoya Factor,’ ‘The Family Man’ keep entertainment flow going
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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3: 'Dream Girl,’ ‘Chhichhore,’ ‘M.O.M’ up for grabs
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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2: ‘Chhichhore,’ ‘Saaho’ keep entertainment quotient high
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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1: From Mission Mangal to Sacred Games 2: Decoding Independence Day weekend
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Oct 01, 2019 |