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In this issue

This issue our cover features two bona fide legends. Mani Ratnam has directed 28 films. Kamal Haasan is about to embark on KH 237 with the twin action choreographers (and now debutant directors) who go by the name Anbariv. Together Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam have over a hundred years of storytelling experience. When they talk and pose for a photo together, you almost want to sit at their feet and listen.
The other legend in this issue is the Cannes Film Festival— now in its 78th year. We hope you enjoy it.

THE CHENDA GOES TO COACHELLA

Kochuveettil Beats, a chenda melam ensemble from Chicago, gave the traditional percussion instrument from Kerala a wild showcase at rapper Hanumankind's debut at the music festival

4 mins

A CELEBRATION OF INDIA AT CANNES: THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER INDIA X LONGITUDE 77 SOIRÉE

The Carlton Cannes, an uber-exclusive, historic spot on the French Riviera, has long been a magnet for cinematic royalty.

4 mins

SILENCE. PLEASE

At Ananda in the Himalayas, from Ayurveda to ancient emotional healing, the A-list checks in to reset body, mind, and soul — no autographs, no selfies, no distractions

6 mins

The Must List: Books, Movies, Shows & More

From Satyajit Ray to Bong Joon Ho, Kiran Rao lists films that, like hers, blend art with advocacy

3 mins

THE ACCIDENTAL SCENE STEALER

After being lauded for his role in the blockbuster Thudarum, Sangeeth Prathap is juggling between his newfound fame as an actor and his day job as an editor, having just won his first Kerala state award for his work on Little Miss Rawther

4 mins

BINGEING ON BROKEN SYSTEMS

Streaming originals confront institutional rot, gendered trauma and truth's collapse in inventive formats

3 mins

Forget Psychedelics. Everyone's Microdosing Ozempic Now

Sure, who wouldn't want to lose a few pounds? But what's really driving the latest Hollywood trend is the drug's seemingly miraculous side benefits, from glowing skin to enhanced mental acuity and warding off dementia.

3 mins

IN OUT-OF-ORDER WORLDS

From courtroom cruelty and animated tenderness to gangster absurdity — three films where nothing plays out predictably

3 mins

FOR WHITE LOTUS FANS, THAILAND CAN BE HIT OR MYTH

The country is bracing for a flood of tourists following the HBO hit's third season. But travellers hoping for the 'full Ratliff' experience may be sorely disappointed

4 mins

WHAT TO WEAR NOW

From casting agents to actors and filmmakers, the industry’s most intriguing voices are now curating wardrobes that reflect both mood and meaning

2 mins

On Set, Off Balance

Sleep-deprived crews, stressed actors, impossible deadlines — the show goes on, often at the cost of mental well-being

6 mins

PRAGATI NAGPAL IS SOARING AND CONQUERING HEARTS

Pragati Nagpal, a rising talent, redefining what it means to be an entertainer in 2025 — one song, screen and scroll at a time

4 mins

The A-list Beauty Checklist

Bollywood's favourite doctors say celebrities are swapping duck lips and vampire facials for subtle, non-invasive treatments that preserve authenticity By Ananya Shankar

5 mins

The Incredible Shrinking Studio Chief

High-flying execs are dropping like flies right now — at Amazon MGM, and possibly soon at Warners — turning what was once the most coveted job in Hollywood into one of the riskiest. How the C-suite got so dangerous... and depressing

5 mins

The Unofficially Official Scoop

Behind the scenes: a revived banner, a shelved show, and a long-awaited directorial return

3 mins

Harry Potter and the Sure Thing

HBO is setting the stage for what may be its parent company's biggest bet yet

1 mins

ART OF THE AUTEUR

Director Vikramaditya Motwane talks about his craft, the industry, and pushing boundaries in filmmaking

4 mins

MAESTRO AT WORK

Kamal Haasan reflects on the transformative advice that won him stardom, the movie industry that honed his craft — and the secret language that exists between him and Mani Ratnam

9 mins

Old Crew, New Score

A.R. Rahman reunites with Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, rekindling an iconic partnership in Indian cinema

4 mins

Threads of the Script

Mentored by Mani Ratnam, stylist and costume designer Eka Lakhani builds characters stitch by stitch, on screen and off

4 mins

JUSTIN BIEBER'S CRISIS OF FAITH?

A bitter management shake-up. Angry public outbursts. A 'narcissistic' pastor whose word is gospel. What in God's name is happening to the once-mighty pop icon?

10+ mins

POLITICS OF THE SEAM

Celebrity designer Prabal Gurung on reclaiming brownness, queerness and femininity in an industry built on erasure — and why fashion is his loudest form of resistance

8 mins

TELUGU IS THE NEW TENTPOLE

The amazing rise and rise of pan-Indian viewership for Telugu moviedom that has eclipsed the once-mighty world of Hindi films with its unassailable nationwide reach

10+ mins

THR India film critic Rahul Desai on his cinema-inspired journeys

Over the years, I've travelled to around 45 countries, many of which were prompted by memorable places I first saw on screen.

2 mins

Alaipayuthey: Between the Cuts

Film editor and frequent Mani Ratnam collaborator Sreekar Prasad breaks down a lot of the duo's decisions during the making of Alaipayuthey, and the anxieties felt pursuing something strikingly different

4 mins

Cinema, Rebuilt in Pixels

A VFX veteran and CEO of Double Negative (DNEG), Namit Malhotra talks about the company's eighth Academy Award for Dune: Part Two and working on Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming adaptation of the Ramayana

3 mins

Kerala Carpet's Happy Feat

As stars stole the spotlight, an Indian carpet brand built the foundation of the Met Gala — one strand at a time

5 mins

THE LAST SAFE HAVEN IS BURNING

How indie cinema in India lost streaming too By ANUSHKA HALVE

8 mins

NO DATA FOR CREATIVITY

Pratik Gandhi critiques the industry’s overreliance on algorithms and defends creative risk in an uncertain market

4 mins

50 Years a Studio Man

From lone employee to legacy witness, Tirumala Ramachary saw Annapurna Studios grow from dust to cinematic dynasty

5 mins

Flushed with Emotion

Ten years on, Piku remains an ageless ode to caregiving

6 mins

A DECADE OF SHOWING UP

A chance meeting led to Tillotama Shome and Jim Sarbh’s enduring, quietly transformative, off-screen friendship

6 mins

A Song in Motion

Dil Se.. cinematographer Santosh Sivan shares how “Chaiyya Chaiyya” became a handheld, train-top, global phenomenon

3 mins

DHOOM: RACING THE PULSE

How Bollywood got fast and fabulous when Dhoom hit screens

4 mins

True Lies

The thrill of Black, White & Gray: Love Kills comes not only from following the investigation but also investigating the show itself, sifting through the truth and what isn't

5 mins

STORIES BENEATH THE SURFACE

A new book examines Indian cinema through an anti-caste lens, with distorted histories and dehumanisation in film and theatre traditions critically explored, including the rise of OTT platforms

4 mins

Celebrity Photography 101

For Vaishnav Praveen, photographing celebrities is about logistics, timing and instinct — not just lights and poses BY JUSTIN RAO PHOTOGRAPHY BY VAISHNAV PRAVEEN

6 mins

All We Imagine as Bright

Being on the jury at Cannes and walking its red-carpet cap off a year of resplendence for filmmaker Payal Kapadia

4 mins

Building Film Sisterhoods

At Cannes, producer Guneet Monga Kapoor unveils Women in Film India to build a stronger, more inclusive creative ecosystem

4 mins

HOMEBOUND TO CANNES

Neeraj Ghaywan and Karan Johar on telling Homebound’s story without spectacle — and taking it all the way to Cannes

6 mins

The Film That CUT DEEP

From privilege to purpose, Homebound pushed its cast into introspection, clarity, and Cannes-worthy conviction

8 mins

BMW Excellence Club brings in the pinnacle of glamour at Cannes Film Festival 2025

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, BMW India orchestrated an exclusive, meticulously curated experience for select members of the coveted BMW Excellence Club. Every aspect of their journey — from seamless travel and luxurious accommodations to privileged access to VIP events and even bespoke fashion and lifestyle consultations — was thoughtfully designed.

2 mins

Chhaya Kadam's Cannes Comeback

The actor reflects on breaking genre boundaries, embracing visibility and lifting Marathi films onto world screens

5 mins

A Stitch in Time

Nancy Tyagi's second Cannes appearance brings handmade couture, rooted in family, resilience and quiet ambition

3 mins

Couture as Cultural Code

At Cannes, Shalini Passi wears India's essence — a Manish Malhotra dress featuring Paresh Maity's panoramic art

2 mins

Art Draped in Indian Spirit

India's diversity, heritage and soul come alive through Paresh Maity's art, worn on a global stage

2 mins

LARGER THAN LIFE

His physicality though imposing, it was Satyajit Ray's masterful command over every aspect of cinema that made him a towering figure, say doyenne Sharmila Tagore and filmmakers Wes Anderson and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur

6 mins

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The Hollywood Reporter India Magazine Description:

Publisher: Business-Media-Pvt-Ltd

Category: Entertainment

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

In India entertainment isn’t just an industry — it’s part of our identity. From the cinematic grandeur of Bollywood (and the other ’woods) and the rise of streaming platforms to the stadium roars of cricket and the electrifying energy of music concerts, storytelling is woven into our culture. We don’t just watch entertainment; we live it. With that in mind, we are proud to launch The Hollywood Reporter, India, bringing one of the world’s most respected entertainment brands to a country where creativity thrives. The Hollywood Reporter India will be a multimedia platform that extends across print, digital, video and live experiences.

For industry professionals, The Hollywood Reporter India will be an essential resource, delivering credible analysis, exclusive news and a global perspective. For entertainment enthusiasts, it will be an engaging and insightful guide to the world they love.This is not just a publication launch; it’s the beginning of a new conversation about entertainment in India. Whether you are a filmmaker pushin creative boundaries, a producer rethinking business models, an artist redefining success, a sports sta inspiring millions, or a fan who lives and breathes entertainment — this magazine is for you. Welcome to The Hollywood Reporter India.

~ AN RP-SANJIV GOENKA GROUP PUBLICATION