Indian Cinema

Director S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi features an epic scope that surpasses James Cameron's Avatar, blending Hindu mythology with a timeline from 7,000 BCE to 2027. In an exclusive interview, star Priyanka Chopra Jonas described it as a genre of its own. The project was announced at a massive event in Hyderabad, India, attended by over 50,000 fans.

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Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming action-adventure epic 'Varanasi' has set a global theatrical release for April 7, 2027. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film promises a sprawling story across continents and time periods. This follows the international success of Rajamouli's 'RRR,' which won an Oscar in 2023.

Indian cinema is experiencing a surge in interconnected cinematic universes spanning multiple languages and genres. These franchises feature major stars and have produced several box-office successes, though some recent Hindi entries have underperformed. More releases are planned to build on this momentum.

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At the 82nd Golden Globes, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia did not win the best director award for her film All We Imagine As Light. She lost to Brady Corbet for The Brutalist, marking a notable achievement as the first Indian director nominated in this category. The film also competed in the best non-English language picture but was surpassed by Emilia Pérez.