Topic
Film industry
How Indian films get made and released: certification, casting, sequels and the business behind them.
Pinkvilla's Ranabaali Total Is ₹37.25 Crore, but Its Daily Figures Add Up to ₹43 Crore
Trade reports on Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali give different totals for its first days, and none of them quotes the makers.
Girish AD Confirms Premalu 2 Was Dropped, but No Official Reason Has Been Given
Director Girish AD says the Premalu sequel was dropped after a year of work. Earlier reasons reported, including screenplay problems, remain unconfirmed.
Nayanthara Reportedly Joins Rajinikanth's Dharman; Makers Have Not Confirmed
Pinkvilla reported on 17 October 2026 that Nayanthara has agreed to a key role in Rajinikanth's Dharman. The makers have not confirmed the casting or a release date.
Indian Box Office Reaches ₹9,868 Crore by August as Hindi's Share Slips
Ormax Media's monthly reports show Indian box office at ₹9,868 crore for January to August 2026, with Hindi's share falling and international films reaching a record.
Revised Film Certification Guidelines Add a Drug Warning and Keep UA 7+, 13+ and 16+
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has revised film certification guidelines, setting out UA 7+, 13+ and 16+ age markers, a drug warning and content rules.
