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A scene from the film Toaster.

Netflix’s New-Talent Push Pays Off as Toaster Tops Global Non-English Film Chart

Indian cinema’s growing global footprint on Netflix is increasingly being driven by fresh voices, with debut filmmaker Vivek Das Chaudhary’s Toaster emerging as the latest success story.

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower, Dinesh Vasu Dash (far left) launching the teaser of the Malayalam film Pluto along with producer Reju Kumar.

Singapore Hosts First Overseas Teaser Launch of Malayalam Film Pluto, Marking Milestone for Malayalee Diaspora

The commercial juggernaut has surpassed S$136 million in box office revenue within just one week since its release. 

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Rules The Indian Box Office

Shashi Khandare with the multiple honours that Gypsy won at Maharashtra State Film Awards.

Gypsy at Indian Film Festival Shines Spotlight on Director’s Deeply Personal Story

(L-R): Rajeevan (Art Director), Vishnu Sasi Shankar (Director of Tat Twam Assi), Venkat Prabhu, JK Saravana (Founder of Tantra Films), Adithya Tangirala (Co-Director of Arya Kerala Varman), JK Shatesh Kumar (Group CEO - Tantra Inc).

Singaporean Filmmaker Announces Two Major Films on Swami Ayyappa

Moviegoers pose with the IFF 2026 poster at Golden Village, Suntec City.

‘All Izz Well’ as Curtains Close on 2026 Indian Film Festival in Singapore

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Boong first drew critical attention when it premiered in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024, a prestigious platform for world cinema.

Manipuri Film Boong Wins a British Academy Film Award

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Pavalakantham Azhagarsamy with the Lifetime Achievement Award Trophy.

Veteran Newscaster Pavalakantham Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award

Mr Rahul Phondke (left) and Mr Paddy Rangappa in an episode of the Jest Business podcast.

Jest Business: Paddy Rangappa and Rahul Phondke Are Reshaping Corporate Culture with Humour

“The enthusiastic participation by the people reaffirms the festival’s importance as a platform for cultural exchange,” said Shilpak Ambule.

Indian Film Festival 2026 Opens in Singapore with a Celebration of Cinematic Diversity

A scene from Members of the Problematic Family. 

Tamil Film Members of the Problematic Family Makes Historic Berlin International Film Festival Entry

A Jana Nayagan poster featuring Vijay.

Delay in Clearance for Vijay’s Film Heats Up Tamil Nadu Politics

Aamir Khan (in yellow), R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi in the 2009 film 3 Idiots.

Indian Film Festival 2026 to Feature Iconic Khans and More

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh ‘Signs’ for Zombie Epic Pralay

R.S. Prasanna directing Aamir Khan during the filming of Sitaare Zameen Par.

Sitaare Zameen Par Filmmaker R. S. Prasanna Tells Stories with Heart

Vijay at the Bukit Jalil Stadium with the 75,000 crowd in the background.

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Audio Launch in Kuala Lumpur Makes History

 Kiara Advani.

Kiara Advani’s First Look as Nadia Revealed

The film is led by Sananth, Madonna Sebastian and debutante Emaya T, who essay the characters of Shiva.

Madonna, Sananth Headline Feel-Good Romance Heartin

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