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‘Ikkis’ movie review: Sriram Raghavan makes an evocative plea for peace in polarised times
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
Led by a breakout performance from Agastya Nanda and a moving duet on grief and guilt by Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, ‘Ikkis’ succeeds as a thoughtful, tear-jerking homage to a young warrior that values soul over spectacle
‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ movie review: Soak up the fun
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
With bright colours, giggles, and furious action, the animated adventure ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ is a happy way to kick off the New Year
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Volume 3 review: Hawkins rolls a Nat 1 in egregious final campaign
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
The Duffer Brothers end their decade-spanning run with the most cowardly climax you’ll ever sit through
Malayalam short film ‘Bhoothayanam’ explores horror without gimmickery
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
The supernatural horror short by Pratheek and Tina Thomas of Studio Kokaachi and filmmaker Tony Davis is a fresh take without the typical jumpscares and background noises
‘Krantijyoti Vidyalay’ movie review: An uneven clarion call that ultimately packs a punch
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
Written and directed by Hemant Dhome, the film takes a didactic approach, which diminishes its charm, as it picks up momentum in the latter half
2026 looking glass: Here are some of Telugu cinema’s most-anticipated films
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
From ‘The Raja Saab’ to ‘Dacoit’, ‘Peddi’ to ‘The Paradise’, Telugu cinema will look to regain some of its lost ground with stories that spark interest among the audiences
‘Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige’ movie review: A relatable slice-of-life drama
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
In ‘Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige’, director Ramenahalli Jagannatha takes us on a relatable journey that dives deep into family drama and self-discovery
‘The Copenhagen Test’ series review: A clever hack for a slow burn techno thriller
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
The Simu Liu-led techno-espionage thriller (in the words of executive producer James Wan) is slow and smart in equal measure, despite nary a mention of quantum mechanics
Kannada cinema in 2026: All eyes on Yash’s ‘Toxic’ even as young filmmakers look to shine
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
From ‘Toxic’ starring Yash to ‘Mango Pachcha’ featuring debutant Sanchith Sanjeev, the Kannada film industry is gearing up for an interesting 2026, packed with a mix of star-driven movies and fresh attempts from rookie filmmakers
First Day First Show | ‘Demon Slayer’ review, Anuparna Roy interview
Jan 03, 2026 • News Feed
The Hindu’s First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming