Regional cinema covers films from various parts of India that do not fall in the purview of Bollywood or Hollywood cinema. These include films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Konkani, Tulu, Marathi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, Kashmiri, Chhattisgarhi, Bodo, Manipuri, Assamese and Northeast languages, among others.
Ajith Kumar's fans took the celebrations too seriously as they burst crackers inside a theatre hall during Mankatha screening. The film re-released in South India on January 23.
In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Parasakthi director Sudha Kongara spoke about facing harassment amidst the film's release. She also opened about Hindi imposition, Vijay's Jana Nayagan row and other details.
Yash turns 40 tomorrow. Ahead of his birthday, the Rocking star was seen at the Kalina airport in Mumbai. He will be next seen in Toxic, which also stars Nayanthar, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. The film's first promo will be out tomorrow.
On this news report, the focus is on the Congress party's assessment of actor Vijay's political entry in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming polls. The report cites a significant admission from the Congress that Vijay holds a strong support base in the state and is likely to secure a substantial number of votes. However, the assessment also highlights critical challenges, noting that his party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), still lacks a proper command and control structure. Furthermore, the report observes that Vijay's extensive fan base has yet to effectively convert into a functioning political party organization. The programme explores these political dynamics and the potential impact of Vijay's entry on the election landscape.
Superstar Rajinikanth greeted and waved to his fans on New Year outside his Poes Garden home in Chennai on January 1. Videos of the actor are now going viral.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan was involved in a minor road accident near Madhya Kailash in Chennai on Sunday. The actor escaped unhurt, and visuals from the spot showed him safe as further details are awaited.
TVK chief and actor Vijay called the ruling DMK an 'evil force' and his party a 'pure force' at a massive rally in Erode, Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.
The top focus of this episode of India First is the movie the world is talking about, Aditya Dhar’s new Bollywood spy thriller, 'Dhurandhar,' starring Ranveer Singh.
Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, and son Vineesh were seen getting emotional watching his film, The Devil, in theatres. Fans were seen whistling, singing and dancing inside the theatre.
Dileep arrived with Kavya Madhavan to cast their vote in the 2026 Kerala local body elections. His appearance comes a day after being acquitted in the 2017 actor assault case.
The Principal Sessions Court in Ernakulam has acquitted actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove conspiracy charges against him. However, the court found the first six accused, including prime accused Pulsar Suni, guilty of abduction and rape. The sentencing for those convicted is scheduled for December 12. The verdict concludes a nearly eight-year legal battle that began after a prominent actress was abducted and sexually assaulted in a moving car in February 2017. Following the verdict, Dileep stated the case had destroyed his career. The survivor is expected to appeal the acquittal in a higher court. This high-profile case has had a significant impact on the Malayalam film industry, leading to the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) and prompting discussions on the safety and harassment of women in the workplace.
Rajinikanth was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). At the event, he spoke about completing 50 years in the film industry.
Actor Mahesh Babu made a grand entry at the 'Varanasi' event by riding an electric bull. Directed by SS Rajamouli and co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film will release in 2027.
Priyanka Chopra stunned fans by speaking in Telugu at the title launch of her upcoming film 'Varanasi'. Co-starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the SS Rajamouli-directed film will release in Summer 2027.
Actors Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth spoke exclusively to India Today about the phenomenal rise of 'Kantara'. The duo decoded the filmmaking process, its massive success, and how the film shaped them as artists.
Ajith Kumar, in an exclusive conversation with India Today, said sustaining injuries while performing his stunts on film sets doesn't deter him. He also expressed that his fans never said, "Oh, you're getting hurt. Please don't do films."
A fan re-enacted actor Rishab Shetty's possessing sequence outside a Bengaluru theatre after watching 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. The film released on October 2, 2025.
Actor Shweta Menon, speaking at India Today Conclave South 2025, talked about her journey so far on Tuesday. She gave an insight into her transition from being a model to an actor and now the first woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
Kantara actor Rukmini Vasanth opened up on film success, representation of women, and working with Yash and Rishab Shetty.
