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‘Eetha’ trailer: Shraddha Kapoor adds charm to the life of Lavani legend in biopic

Directed by Laxman Utekar, ‘Eetha’ will be released in theatres on December 4

Vatsala Rajagopalan reminisces about her days with Rasika Ranga since 1979

Accomplished theatre and film actor Vatsala Rajagopalan passed away in Chennai today at 93. Here’s an interview that appeared in The Hindu’s Friday Review on June 11, 2004

Tamil Nadu theatre owners seek 6 am shows, 2 am screenings

'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi attend the film’s world premiere in US ahead of theatrical release

The star-studded world premiere of ‘Ramayana’ was organised at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Sai Pallavi Celebrates Indian Elegance In A Pink Saree At Ramayana Premiere In Los Angeles

Sai Pallavi Celebrates Indian Elegance In A Pink Saree At Ramayana Premiere In Los Angeles NDTVRamayana First Reviews: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash Film Is 'Spectacular, One Of 2026's Most Immersive Cinematic Experiences' NDTV‘India’s message to the world’: Yash takes pride in Indian culture at ‘Ramayana’ premiere Telegraph India'Ramayana’ early review: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash impress as Rama and Ravana; film’s scale, story and EPIC cliffhanger leaves viewers at LA premiere wanting more The Times of India‘Ramayana’ premiere at David Geffen theatre in US a milestone for Indian cinema: Namit Malhotra ThePrint

Rakul Preet Singh embraces dopamine festive fashion in a maximalist pink, purple and mustard saree worth

Rakul Preet Singh embraces dopamine festive fashion in a maximalist pink, purple and mustard saree worth The Times of IndiaAfter Yash, Ramayana actor Suhail Nayyar urges audience to support film, says young Indian VFX artists have worked hard Hindustan TimesSuhail Nayyar on Ramayana’s scale, VFX and why the team deserves encouragement India TodayRamayana release countdown begins: Ranbir Kapoor starrer just 10 days away from theatres, see new poster Moneycontrol.comRamayana Part 1: Five Lesser-Known Facts About Ranbir Kapoor - Yash' Film ETV Bharat

‘OM – Chapter 1’: Sai Pallavi is IPS Nithya Reddy in Dhanush-Rajkumar Periasamy’s next

Also headlined by Malayalam superstar Mammootty, the action thriller is set to release in theatres on November 20

Nrityakosh revisits the life of Umm Kulthum, the ‘Voice of Egypt’

Debapriya Das and her ensemble’s dance-theatre production To Burn to Bloom pays tribute to the iconic Egyptian singer.

From sombre to comic, the infinite range of Anant Nag

Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, prompting a wry yet reflective response from the 50‑year veteran. The honor follows his recent Padma Bhushan and highlights his decades‑long contribution to Indian cinema and theatre.

‘Nudi Namana’ to pay tribute to theatre artiste Indira Nair

The Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET) will host a tribute programme titled “Nudi Namana” on Sunday at 6 p.m. in Mysuru to honour late Kannada‑Malayalam actress and speech‑therapist Indira Nair. Prominent theatre and education figures will share memories of her distinguished career.

At India Habitat Centre, a festival where life, memory and loss take centre stage

The India Habitat Theatre Festival 2026 will run from September 18 to 27 at the Stein Auditorium of the India Habitat Centre, showcasing nine mainstage productions and three contemporary works in Hindi, English, Tamil and Punjabi. The program, described by IHC Director Prof Dr K G Suresh as “more humane than ever,” includes plays addressing neurodivergence and dementia.

Chennai’s Anand Theatre was the ‘OG’ for the city’s old film-buffs

The Anand theatre in Mount Road was the one to stake its claim as “the first 70mm theatre of South India”

The bygone movie theatres of Chennai: a compilation

This is a collection of stories by The Hindu on the popular single screens and theatre complexes that are etched in the memories of cinephiles of Chennai city even years after they ceased existing.