Fatma Begum, born in 1892 into an Urdu-speaking Muslim family in India, holds the title of India’s first female film director. A pioneering figure in a male-dominated industry, her career not only defied gender norms but also helped shape the future of Indian cinema. Her resilience, creativity, and vision paved the way for women in filmmaking during a time when they were often marginalized.
This Friday, theatres will be filled with new and well as old films. Where, from Hollywood to South, several new releases will test their fate at the box office this week, there are several past movies lined up for a re-release tomorrow. So, let's have a look at films hitting theatres on Match 7. 
Actress Neetu Chandra filed a PIL in Patna High Court requesting the government to impose a complete ban on vulgar Bhojpuri and Hindi songs. Popularly known as Bihar's daughter, Bollywood actress and National Award winner Neetu Chandra Srivastava put forward her demand and said that school-going girls feel unsafe. Moreover, a case should be filed against singers who sing vulgar songs.
The noise of the Oscars 2025 is now over. This time, many small budget films showed their strength in the Oscars. Many artists and films have received awards in the show, due to which the interest among the people has increased a lot. In this episode, there is a film, 'Wicked', that bagged two Academy Awards at its 97th edition. The film featuring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum will soon hit OTT. 
The month of March has started and this month is going to be very special for the entertainment world. In this third month of 2025, the latest web series and movies are gearing up for their OTT releases. platform which will entertain the audience a lot. Let us know about the complete list of March 2025 OTT releases in this article. Saif Ali Khan's elder son Ibrahim Ali Khan's debut film will be released this Friday on Netflix. The film also features Khushi Kapoor. She was last seen in Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan starrer Loveyapa. Along with that, Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya starrer Thandel will also hit Netflix. 
South actors Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's 'Thandel' made a splash in theaters after its release on February 7, 2025. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film performed well and received appreciation from the audience. Now, it is set for its digital debut in a few days. The makers of the film took to their Instagram profile on Sunday to reveal the OTT release date of 'Thandel'. 
Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have finally addressed the swirling rumours about their divorce, putting an end to the speculations that had taken over social media. Recent reports suggested that the couple, married for 37 years, was heading for separation, with claims that Sunita had sent a divorce notice to Govinda six months ago. However, Sunita has now dismissed all such reports, calling them baseless and fabricated.
Director Sekhar Kammula’s highly anticipated film Kuberaa, starring Tamil superstar Dhanush and Telugu icon Nagarjuna, is set to hit screens worldwide on June 20, 2025. The production house, Sree Venkateswara Cinemas, announced on Thursday, much to the excitement of fans and cinephiles alike.
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife classical pianist Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday, authorities said. The authorities are not suspecting any foul play, however, they did not release any details of the circumstances of their deaths. 
The name Salman Khan is synonymous with the festive joy of Eid, having established a legacy that no Bollywood star has quite matched, Salman Khan’s presence on the big screen during Eid has become a tradition, eagerly anticipated by millions of fans across the globe. Salman Khan has become a quintessential symbol of Eid, with his blockbuster films like Wanted, Ek Tha Tiger, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan. He has been consistently shattering box-office records and defining the festive season with every release. 
The Malayalam film Marco directed by Haneef Adeni has created history with its theatrical release. It became the first A-rated Malayalam film to cross the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide. The film features South actors Unni Mukundan, Yukti Thareja and Kabir Duhan Singh in lead roles. The film was released on December 20, 2024 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages. The Pan India film is now available on OTT.
The biggest festival of the year 2025, Mahakumbh, is now about to end. People from different corners of the country and the world reached to take a holy dip in this rare Mahakumbh, which is held only once in 144 years. Many famous Bollywood stars also participated in it. Now Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar also reached the Mahakumbh organised in Prayagraj. However, they reached the sport at two different hours but the Sooryavanshi actors took a holy dip of faith in the Triveni Sangam on Monday itself. 
The biggest rivalry in the world of cricket has been between India and Pakistan. Both the teams have proved this on-field rivalry in the history of cricket. Today, on Sunday, the Champions Trophy match between both countries is going on in the UAE. Indian team's star player Hardik Pandya took two wickets in the first innings. Also, his rumoured girlfriend Jasmine Walia was spotted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE. A photo of Jasmine sitting in the stadium is going viral. In which Jasmine is seen cheering her team sitting in the dugout.
Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, who made a sensational debut opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Rockstar, has shocked her fans by secretly tying the knot with Kashmiri businessman Tony Baig. Known for her roles in Madras Cafe and Main Tera Hero, Nargis had kept a relatively low profile in recent years. However, her sudden wedding news is sending shockwaves through social media as pictures of the intimate ceremony go viral.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi on February 21. The Prime Minister during the event gave a special mention to Vicky Kaushal 'Chhaava'. He said that the movie is "making waves throughout the country".
Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket team captain and one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket, recently confirmed that Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao will portray him in his upcoming biopic. Speaking to the media in Bardhaman, West Bengal, Ganguly shared that although Rao was slated to take on the titular role, there were scheduling conflicts that would delay the film’s release by over a year.
Raj and DK, the directors of OTT's most popular shows 'Family Man', 'Farzi', 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' and writers of cult classics like 'Stree' suffered a big blow recently. The names of both have been making a lot of noise on the big screen too, but currently, the noise is about their two upcoming series 'RaktBrahmand' and 'Gulkanda Tales'. However, reportedly Raj and DK's company is currently at the centre of an investigation into financial fraud, and this financial fraud happened amid their show being made for Netflix. Meanwhile, reports also claim that Amazon Prime Video has shut down their sex comedy series due to undisclosed reasons.
OTT platforms have definitely given a new platform for storytellers to tell different kinds of stories. Here they can experiment and give something unique to the audience. What no one could think of a few years ago is now being delivered to the people through OTT. After shows like Saas, Bahu and Flamingo, now a new show based on female drug mafias Dabba Cartel is gearing up for its release. Its trailer was released on Tuesday. 
South Korean actor Kim Sae-Ron passed away at the age of 24. The police on Monday said that the actor died by suicide and that no note was found. The actress was reportedly found dead in her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. 
The grand finale of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 was a star-studded affair, with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar in attendance. The thrilling final match, held in Thane, saw Majhi Mumbai clinch the title by defeating Srinagar Ke Veer by three wickets.
Sanam Teri Kasam was re-released on February 7 and the film has been in the headlines since. The film broke its earlier box office records and has now earned more than it did when it was released earlier. Amitabh Bachchan has now congratulated the team. 
The Supreme Court is expected to hear a petition filed by social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on February 21 in connection with India’s Got Latent controversy. According to the court’s computer-generated listing, the plea seeks judicial intervention against multiple FIRs filed against him.
Bollywood's period drama 'Chhaava' has been released on big screens. There is a discussion going on all over the country about the historical personality on which the story of this film is based. Many stories related to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, who ruled the Maratha Empire for eight years after the death of his father Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, have gone viral on social media. In such a situation, let's have a look at the description found about Sambhaji in history books. 
Musician Vishal Dadlani recently became a victim of an accident. Due to the injury, he also had to postpone his show. The show was scheduled to be held on March 2 in Pune, but now it has been cancelled. Vishal was also accompanied by his music partner Sheykhar Ravjiani on this concert, but the two took to their Instagram profile to share a joint note, apologising to their fans. The two composers promised Pune fans to come back soon when Dadlani would recover from the 'small accident'. 
Odia rapper and engineer Abhinav Singh was discovered dead in his Bengaluru flat in Kadubeesanahalli. According to initial reports, it is said that the 32-year-old rapper committed suicide on Sunday night. A case has been filed at Marathahalli Police Station. The police are investigating the case further.
An FIR has been filed against YouTuber Elvish Yadav for allegedly sharing a misleading video that claims the Rajasthan Police provided him with an escort during a music video shoot in Jaipur, officials reported on Wednesday. The police have rejected his assertions and accused him of attempting to tarnish the reputation of the Rajasthan Police.
While old films are being re-released in theatres for the audience, new films like Loveyapa, Badass Ravi Kumar, Deva, Vidaamuyarchi, and Thandel are running in theatres. However, most of these films were not able to pass the Monday test. Let us have a look at their box office collections here. 
Several films are running in theatres these days. This includes Himesh Reshammiya's Badass Ravi Kumar and Junaid Khan's Loveyapa along with old releases Deva and Sky Force. Several South Indian films have also hit theatres, like Thandel and Vidamuyarchy. However, most of the films are not doing well at the box office. Let's know how much each film collected on Sunday.
Shocking news has come out about music composer Pritam Chakraborty, due to which he is in tremendous discussion. Rs 40 lakhs have been stolen from Pritam's office, and as soon as the music composer's manager got information about this, he registered the case with the police, and the police, along with their special team, started searching for the accused. Famous musician Pritam Chakraborty's manager has filed a case accusing an office boy of running away with Rs 40 lakh. The incident happened on February 4. Know here how, when, and from where the office boy escaped after stealing.
Critics Choice Awards 2025 winners were announced on Saturday. The American series 'Shogun' has dominated the TV awards while Emilia Perez and The Substance won in multiple film award categories. This time Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine As Light' and the Indian series 'Citadel Honey Bunny' were among the contenders for the awards. However, both failed to make it big at the 30th Critics Choice Awards. Have a look at the full winners list here. 
Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Series category at the 30th Critics Choice Awards. At the same time, the Cannes Grand Prix 2024 winner 'All We Imagine As Light' was also included in the film section at the Cannes Film Festival. However, both films have missed out on getting the Critics Choice Award 2025.
Loveyapa vs Badass Ravi Kumar: Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor starrer romantic comedy film 'Loveyapa' has made a good start at the ticket windows. This film was released on Rose Day, February 7. The rom-com film has received mixed reviews from the audience. At the same time, singer-composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya's 'Baddass Ravi Kumar' also made a good collection on the first day. Now the makers are hopeful that the film will also make a good collection on its first weekend. As Valentine's Day approaches, there can be a tremendous jump in the film ticket booking process.
Mumbai Police has made a notable breakthrough in the investigation of the stabbing case involving actor Saif Ali Khan. Shariful Islam, the prime accused in the attack, has been linked to the crime through a series of fingerprint matches. Police sources have confirmed that initial reports indicate several of Islam's fingerprints have matched those found at the crime scene. However, authorities are still awaiting the final report to validate these findings, which are expected to provide more clarity and strengthen the case against the accused.
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is celebrating his 49th birthday today. Abhishek is getting a lot of wishes from his fans on this special day today. His father Amitabh Bachchan also wished him in a special way. Another person's name has been added to those wishing him success, happiness and good health. Moreover, People were eagerly waiting for this person's post and after waiting for the whole day, the post is here. It is none other than Miss World and Abhishek Bachchan's wife Aishwarya Rai. The actress has left no stone unturned to make her husband's day special. She congratulated him on the special day with a very special picture.
Global star Ed Sheeran is currently on his six-city India tour which includes stops in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong and New Delhi. Ahead of his Chennai show, the British musician met Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman and his son AR Ameen on Tuesday night. Rahman took to his Instagram handle and shared a series of pictures wherein he was seen sitting with Sheeran on a couch. Another pictures featured Rahman using his music console while Sheeran was snapping the photograph of the singer.
Arjun Rampal, who is all geared up for his upcoming show Rana Naidu Season 2, got injured at 'Next on Netflix' event held in Mumbao on Monday. The actor got injured while making a 'glass-shattering' entry at the event, where he suffered cuts on his left hand. A video of the actor is all over social media wherein blood can be seen coming out of his hand but Arjun remained calm and continued with the event.
Shahid Kapoor's latest actioner failed to pass its Monday test after a decent opening weekend. As per Sacnilk, Deva minted just Rs 2.5 crore on Day 4, taking the total nett collections to Rs 21.65 crore after four days. On Friday, the film opened to Rs 5.5 crore and the figures grew on Saturday and Sunday, as there were no other big films released in the weekend. Check out its day-wise collections here.
Telugu film producer, Krishna Prasad Choudary, known for producing the Rajinikanth-starrer film 'Kabli', was found hanging in a rented room in Siolim village, said Superintendent of Police (North) Akshat Kaushal.
Music lovers have expressed anger over the exclusion of Indian tabla maestro and four-time Grammy Award winner Zakir Hussain from the 'In Memoriam' segment organised to pay tribute to him at the 67th Grammy Awards. This big mistake of the organizers is being criticised on social media. It is significant to note that the 'In Memoriam' segment was led by British singer and Coldplay Band's lead vocalist Chris Martin, who was recently in India for the Spheres World Tour. 
Several films are entertaining the audience in the theatres in the first week of February. Along with the new film 'Deva', many films like 'Sky Force', 'Emergency', 'Daaku Maharaj' and 'Game Changer' are also competing with each other at the box office. Let's know how much each film has collected on Saturday.
Shahid Kapoor returned to action with his latest release Deva, which released in cinemas this Friday. However, the film is not off to a good start at the box office. As per Sacnilk's latest figures, the film minted just Rs 5 crore on its opening day, which is quite less in the time when films cross Rs 100 crore in just one day. On the occupancy front, the film witnessed just 10.24 per cent occupancy on Friday, with a major contribution coming from its night shows.
In the latest development in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, the face of the accused Shariful Islam has matched with the picture captured in the CCTV footage of the actor's residence. The face recognition report of Saif Ali Khan's attacker Shariful Islam has been prepared in Kalina Forensic Lab. According to sources, in the face recognition test, the picture of Shariful, who was captured in the CCTV room while coming down the stairs in Saif Ali Khan's building, was matched forensically with the picture taken after Shariful's arrest, in which both the pictures matched. The test has come positive.
Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra and contestant Chum Darang are in the limelight on social media even after the show is over. During the show, the closeness between the two grew. Fans had a question in their minds about whether they would be seen together even after coming out of the show. Recently, both were seen together at a party with Farah Khan. Karan shared some pictures of this party with fans on Instagram story. On looking closely at one picture, it seemed that he has officially accepted his and Chum Darang's relationship.
Coldplay's recent India tour has been a hot topic on social media. The British band's frontman Chris Martin has a playful moment that caught the attention of fans and celebrities alike. Coldplay's last performance in Ahmedabad where Chris made a comment about being from Telangana and said, ''Everyone knows that I am from Telangana.'' The statement came after he thanked his bandmates for their 29 years of camaraderie and humorously declared that the band was now an "Indian band," with each member hailing from a different part of the country.
Archana Puran Singh shared a new vlog on her popular YouTube channel, in which she opened up about her painful injury. While shooting for a film with Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, Archana slipped and broke her wrist. She also suffered facial injuries after the fall. She was rushed to the hospital, where she recovered after a few days and returned to work again.
Mumbai Police on Monday conducted a search operation in the Nadia district of West Bengal and questioned a woman in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. An India TV source said that the investigation has revealed that the SIM used by the Bangladeshi citizen Shariful Fakir questioned earlier in Mumbai had a registered number in the name of the questioned woman.
British band Coldplay has forced all Indians to dance to their songs these days. After a superhit concert in Mumbai, their first show in Ahmedabad was a hit. Today, on January 26, Coldplay will perform the last show of their 'Music of the Spheres' tour in Ahmedabad. The most special thing is that you will be able to watch this show live on this OTT platform.
Former Bollywood actress, current author and film producer Twinkle Khanna is known for her bold statements. She writes and speaks fearlessly on several issues. Recently, she supported Kareena Kapoor Khan in the matter related to Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. The actor was attacked with a knife on January 16, after which he was admitted to Lilavati Hospital. There were reports that Saif was taken to the hospital by his friends and sons. Netizens raised questions as to where his wife and actor Kareena Kapoor was at the moment. Just before the incident, she had also shared a story in which she was seen partying with her girl gang. In such a situation, people were speculating that perhaps she was not present at home during the attack or was drunk. 
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has advised Chhaava film producers on Sunday over the ongoing controversy. The Maharashtra CM said that along with creativity, sensitivity should also be followed. He also added that Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's honour should not be hurt and wrong history should not be shown in the upcoming movie. It is significant to note that Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film is based on the valour of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the member of the Bhonsle dynasty. 
South superstar Thalapathy Vijay will be seen on the big screen in 2025 with the film, which was tentatively named 'Thalapathy 69'. Fans were waiting for updates related to the film. Today finally the makers have released the first look of 'Thalapathy 69' on the occasion of Republic Day, in which the first glimpse of superstar Vijay has been seen. Along with this, the title of the film has also been revealed.