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Ramayana – Ready to fly into global reckoning
Namit Malhotra: India’s Global Image Maker
AFM Voices Shaping Tomorrow’s Screens
Ramayana brings an Indian epic to the global stage
MIPCOM 2026: Where Media CEOs Will Look for Growth
Chhota Bheem Came Alive
The Power of Policy Dialogue
Aru: The Quiet Force Behind Conversations
The Blue-Sky Studio
Haiwaan and the Making of a Producer
Hybrid Films’ Pitch to Hollywood: Cut 70% of the Set
Toxic: An epic misfire, only for Yash fans
Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi kisses a lean patch goodbye
20 Most Anticipated Indian Films
Vijay’s Filmed Political Manifesto Packs a Mighty Punch
15 Best Indian Films of 2026 So Far
Bhangaar Wins Non-Feature Swarna Kamal
Article 370 Sweeps National Film Awards
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sets Record $264.1M Global BO
India to Host BRICS WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai
Nolan is Never Far From Home – and Homer
K. Venkat Narayana’s ₹2,000-Crore Bet: How One Producer Turned Crisis into India’s Biggest Cinematic Moment
Boy King is Night Tiger Animation’s Global Bet
Toonz Media Group: Shaping the Next Era of Animation
AFM 2026
Rajinikanth: India’s Bond Goes Global
Edit Note
IFFI Opens Doors Beyond Borders
WAVES Film Bazaar Builds Connections
India’s States Back Your Film Shoot
Your Indian Partner Beyond the Shoot
Inside AFM: What Delegates Should Know
MIPCOM CANNES 2026
Ten Must do Moves at MIPCOM CANNES That Means Business
Telangana Courts Global Audiovisual Investment
BidVid Targets More Efficient YouTube Advertising Through Smarter Bidding
YouTube Builds Power Without Ownership
Brahma Rewrites The Studio Playbook
The India Paradox: The Future of Content Strategy
Edit Note October 2026
Ramayana brings an Indian epic to the global stage
MIPCOM 2026: Where Media CEOs Will Look for Growth
Chhota Bheem Came Alive
Locales
A Nation in Frame: India’s Filmmaking Centers Rise
Goa-Rolls Outred Carpet to Filmmakers
Goa
Meghalaya-Lights, Camera, Meghalaya: India’s Abode of Clouds Steps Into the Spotlight
Meghalaya the Abode Goes Global
Bihar-Building Bihar’s Film Future: Inside the 2024 Policy Push
India’s Cinematic Landscape, Reimagined
A New Era for Indian Cinema: Digital Disbursements and Enhanced Incentives
Goa: A Filming Paradise
Jammu and Kashmir: A New Era for Filmmaking with the 2024 Film Policy
India Rewrites Incentive Script to Boost Filming
SIKKIM – A Rare Paradise For Filmmakers
PONDICHERRY – An Indian City with a French Twist
Favourite Shooting Locales of Pondicherry
Kashmir Beacons Filmmakers Now Open for Business
Paradise Safe for Filming
UNLOCKING INDIA’S POTENTIAL AS A FILMING DESTINATION
THE MANY COLOURS OF INDIA
West Bengal
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Telangana
NAB Show 2026
Jio Studios, Collective Artists Network Unveil ‘Krishna’ Teaser at NAB SHOW 2026
NAB Show 2026: Where Innovation Meets Execution
2026 NAB SHOW: Global Media Leaders to Shape the Future of Storytelling
AI, Sports and Creator Economy Redefine the Future of Media
Neuroscientist Poppy Crum to Headline NAB’s 2026 Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference
NAB SHOW 2026: Celebrating 50 Seasons of “Survivor” and Jesse Collins
ANR Virtual Production Stage Leads The Way in India
A Quest to Redefine Filmmaking
Qube Cinema: Choosing a Path to Innovation & Excellence
Virtual Production Creating in India for the World
Unleashing Next Gen Virtual Production 3.0
Annapurna Studios: Shaping the Future of Indian Entertainment
NABSHOW 2024 Edit Note
Advantage India In M&E Innovations
Unlocking Innovation Through Industry Insights
NAB SHOW 2024 – Pioneering The Global Future of M&E
NAB Show to Deliver Exclusive Hollywood Insights
The innovative Creator Lab debuts at the 2024 NAB Show
NAB SHOW 2024: Innovation Challenge Winners
America’s Most Wanted” Enters NAB’s Broadcasting Hall of Fame
How Generative AI Is Revolutionizing Content Production
A First for NAB: AI Robot Takes Center Stage at Keynote
Emerging Tech
Qube Cinema Acquires Arts Alliance Media to Bolster Global Cinema Tech Reach
IICT: Nurturing India’s Creative Future
AI: The New Co-Creator in the Room
Programmatic Media, Reimagined—Born in India, Ready for the World
AI’s Looming Impact on Entertainment Industry Jobs
ZEE conducts its first-ever Metaverse Induction Program
Projects called for Cannes XR VeeR Future Award. Deadline April 23
Comntent Creation Tools From Sony
Best of CES 2021
Media
Edit Note
Rooted in India, Ready for the World
The Power of Policy Dialogue
Aru: The Quiet Force Behind Conversations
India to Host BRICS WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai
K. Venkat Narayana’s ₹2,000-Crore Bet: How One Producer Turned Crisis into India’s Biggest Cinematic Moment
TIFF Market Draws Global Sellers
Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates ‘WAVES Creators’ Corner’ at India AI Impact Summit 2026
How India Can Build Momentum for Talent, Scale, and Global Reach in the M&E Industry
Union Budget 2026–27: India’s Creative Sector Gets Its Moment
India’s M&E engine is ready: All systems go
Centre Strengthens OTT Safeguards for Children
India Cine Hub Pitches India to Global Filmmakers
CBFC Certifies 72,000 Films, Backs Creativity
AI Tools Monitored in Film Industry, No Regulation Planned
All About India’s New M&E Playbook
India’s Content Market Is Evolving: Investors Want Fewer, Bolder Stories
Digital Takes Center Stage: Karan Taurani on the Future of India’s M&E Industry
2025 Will Define the Next Decade for Indian M&E
India Is No Longer the World’s Back Office—It’s Reimagining Entertainment
AVGC
Caribbean-Asia Animation Alliance Powers Cricket IP
Serving Up IP: Rajiv Chilaka’s Next Big Move
PowerKids’ Global Play at MIPCOM ’25
Takeaways from the Success of WAVES 2025
A New Dawn for Indian VFX: Astra Studios Carries Forward Technicolor India’s Legacy
IICT Launch Marks India’s Big Leap in Creative Technologies
Chennai Set to Roll the Dice on VEGAS Fest 2024
India’s biggest M&E Policy Push: NCoE for AVGC-XR is Real Now
Abai Aiming For Karnataka’s Excellence
Karnataka Centre of Excellence: Redefining Indian AVGC Sector
Transforming Boundaries GAFX 2024’s Global Vision
Unlocking the Future of AVGC-XR with Ashish Kulkarni
Decoding Augmented Intelligence Revolution in AVGC
Priyank Kharge Highlights Vision for Global AVGC Dominance
Karnataka Leads the Charge in Indian AVGC Growth
Pickle 2024 100+ AVGC TrailBlazers – Edit Note
Pickle Feb 2024 AVGC Special
Unlocking India’s Global Creative Potential
Scaling Create in India For The World
Indian IP Case Study India’s Chhota Bheem Gets Big Global Reach
Gaming
Asha Sharma Takes Charge of Microsoft Gaming: Xbox’s Bold New Horizon
Gaming for Good is about impact beyond play: Rajan Navani
I&B Ministry Recognises Gaming as Valuable Industry
India has Unique Role in Global Gaming: Rajan Navani
Krafton India CEO Urges Support for Developers
Dedicated fund to take Indian gaming global: Vikram Sahay
Business
FICCI FRAMES: Turning Content Into Business
An Academic Lens on Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ powers past ₹1,783 crore worldwide, shows strong fifth-weekend hold
Z announces strategic investment in PhantomFX
INCA Conclave Sets Reality Check For Indian Cinema in Mumbai
India’s M&E Playbook Rewrites Itself with Digital at the Core
Digital Leads, India Redefines Media Playbook: Kevin Vaz
It’s Time for India to Stream, Dream, and Scheme with AI: Uday Shankar
Dhurandhar’s ₹253 Cr Box Office Magic: Indian Cinema Just Got a Plot Twist
Meta Appoints Amit Jain Policy Head
JioHotstar ₹4,000 Crore South Strategy with 25-Title Slate Anchoring Platform Expansion
AVIA Elects K. Aravamudhan and Vivek Couto as New Board Directors
Film In India
A Nation in Frame: India’s Filmmaking Centers Rise
Goa-Rolls Outred Carpet to Filmmakers
Goa
Meghalaya-Lights, Camera, Meghalaya: India’s Abode of Clouds Steps Into the Spotlight
Meghalaya the Abode Goes Global
Bihar-Building Bihar’s Film Future: Inside the 2024 Policy Push
India’s Cinematic Landscape, Reimagined
A New Era for Indian Cinema: Digital Disbursements and Enhanced Incentives
Goa: A Filming Paradise
Jammu and Kashmir: A New Era for Filmmaking with the 2024 Film Policy
India Rewrites Incentive Script to Boost Filming
SIKKIM – A Rare Paradise For Filmmakers
PONDICHERRY – An Indian City with a French Twist
Favourite Shooting Locales of Pondicherry
Kashmir Beacons Filmmakers Now Open for Business
Paradise Safe for Filming
UNLOCKING INDIA’S POTENTIAL AS A FILMING DESTINATION
THE MANY COLOURS OF INDIA
West Bengal
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Sikkim
Films
Ramayana brings an Indian epic to the global stage
TIFF Winners Rewrite Awards Season
Beyond the Blockbuster: Small Budgets, Big Stories
Toxic: An epic misfire, only for Yash fans
Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi kisses a lean patch goodbye
20 Most Anticipated Indian Films
Vijay’s Filmed Political Manifesto Packs a Mighty Punch
Netflix Rules National Award Films
15 Best Indian Films of 2026 So Far
Bhangaar Wins Non-Feature Swarna Kamal
Article 370 Sweeps National Film Awards
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sets Record $264.1M Global BO
Nolan is never far from home – and Homer
Nolan is Never Far From Home – and Homer
Lucas Calls AI Filmmaking’s Inevitable Future
TIFF unveils Gala, Special Presentation slate
Boy King is Night Tiger Animation’s Global Bet
A Voice That Will Never Die
CinemaCon 2026 Big Screen Honors Announced
Box Office Kicks Off 2026 on a Bright Start, Gen Z-Fuelled Note
Content Store
Zindabad
Yaariyan 2
Woven Wonders
Vasudha
Udaariyaan (Flight of Dreams)
This is just a test : ATL vs NFT
The Spice Trails
Pill
The Life of Earth From Space (TLOEFS)
The Buckingham Murder
The Buckingham Murder
Thank You For Coming
Thank God
Tejas
Taste
Tarla
Taali
Suman Indori (Suman’s Journey)
Suhaagan Chudail (Revenge of a Married Witch)
Suhaagan (Two Sisters, One Marriage)
Sirf Tum (Obsessive Love)
Sindoor Ki Keemat 2 – The Price of Marriage 2
Sindoor Ki Keemat – The Price of Marriage
Shiv Shakti (Story of Faith, Sacrifice & Passion)
Shiv Shakti
Sherdil Shergil (Mismatched)
Shekhar Home Season 1
Ser
Section 377
Satyaprem Ki Katha
Sam Bahadur
Saavi Ki Savari (Saavi’s Ride)
Rautu Ka Raaz
Ranneeti (Balakot & Beyond)
Rafuchakkar
Radha Mohan
Rabb Se Hai Dua
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
Parineeti (Two Friends, One Marriage)
Parakeet Murmurs
Neerja- Ek Nayi Pehchaan (Neerja)
Nath – Zevar Ya Zanjeer
Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway
Molkki (A Bought Bride)
Mission Majnu
Mishri (Name of the Main Lead meaning Sweetness)
Mirror of Perfection
Mera Balam Thaanedar (The Officer Husband)
Memories
Megha Bersenge (Showers of Resilience)
Martial Arts of India
Mann Sundar
Mangal Laxmi (A Story of Two Sisters)
Lost
Lions: Now or Never
London Files
Lakhan Leela Bhargava
Krishna Mohini (The Sibling Bond)
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Kanjoos Makhichoos
Kambala – Racing the Bulls, Running with Time
Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye
Kadak Singh
Junooniyatt (Obsession)
Jagriti (The Dawn)
Jab Mila Tu
Ishq Mein Marjawan S2 (To Die for Love)
Ishq Mein Marjawan (To Die For Love)
Inspector Avinaash
I am Limited Edition
Gumraah
Ghoomer
Gadar 2
G.O.A.T.
Festival of Elephants – Thrissur Pooram
Ek Villain Returns
Ek Daav Bhootacha
Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani (Durga – Unbreakable Love)
Dream Girl 2
Doree (Story of a Girl Child)
Dhokha: Round D Corner
Dharampatni (The Fate of 2 Couples)
Deceptive Measures
Code M
Crew
Churails
Chiddi Balla
Choti Sardarni (The Brave Hearted)
Chariot of the Gods – Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra
Chand Jalne Laga (Story of Love, Hope & Passion)
Carmen
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Buddha
Bholaa
Bhagya Lakshmi (Lucky Charm)
Bawaal
Barzakh
Barrister Babu (Life of a child Bride to Barrister)
Bad Boy
Baazi Ishq Ki
Content Store Animation
Zoonicorn
Young Achievers Academy
YOM
Wolverine and the X men
The Story of Bookworm GoGo
The Mystery Box
Super Bheem
Speed Racer Next Gen
Smashing Simmba
Shiva (Boy with a Super Bike)
Sherazade The Untold Stories
Shaktimaan
Sea Adventure
Rudra (The Prince of Magic)
Purple Turtle
Pirate academy
Pinocchio and Friends
Pinaki & Happy – The Bhoot Bandhus (The Friendly Ghosts)
Mondo Yan
Mighty Little Bheem
Little Singham 3D Telefeatures
Little Singham
Little Krishna
Krishna aur Kans
Krish, Trish and Baltiboy
Humpty Dumpty
Happytots
Golmaal Jr. (The Pranksters)
Gattu Battu (The Detectives)
Fido Xtreme Shorts
Fairy Tales
Dr. Binocs Show
Dragonero – Tales of Paladins
Dee Dee The Little Sorceress
Creepy Candy
Chhota Bheem
Chai Chai
Catumania
Briko
Big Bees Jr.
Bible Stories
Bharat Hain Hum (We are India)
Baby Little Singham
Adventures of Akira & Mowgli
Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family (Alien in a Human World)
Streaming
Most Watched Films and Shows on Netflix (Jan-June 2024)
Netflix Unscripted 2024
Netflix Series 2024
Netflix Films 2024
What to Watch this weekend July 21-23
Kohrra| Netflix| Web Series| Creators: Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, Sudip Sharma
Chandlo| Jio Cinema| Gujarati film| D:Hardik Gajjar| July 22
Sync| Aha Tamil| Horror Thriller Film| D:Vikas Anand Sridharan| July 21|
Do Gubaare| Jio Cinema| 6 Episodes| D: Varun Narvekar| July 20
Co-Production Projects Live Action
Co-Production Projects Animation
The Black Diamond Race
Esther
Zena’s Zoo
Vijay – The myth of Nilgiri
Twinkle Sharma # 0007
The World of OO
The Snow Keeper
The Johnny Boo Show
The Jelly Bean Show
The Bollywood Game
The Blahs
Shivay
Shelly and Friends
Run Dino Run
Robokidz
Rachel & Camy
Phone Bhoot
Paddy Paws
Norman and Fudgy
Nerlies: Space Babies
Misfit Manor
Mary Kom Junior
Kul Veera
King EggBert’s Crown Chronicles
Issa’s Edible Adventures
Defenders of Imagination
Daisy Dew Drop and The Rainbow Garden
Crab n Crow Adventure Above Below
Circus
Chotta Startup
Butcher and The GOAT
Bobby and Beta
