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In this issue

Of all the superstars currently working in Indian cinema, Rajinikanth comes closest to myth. For 50 years — his first film, Apoorva Raagangal, released in August 1975 — he has stood like a colossus, redefining what stardom means.He is 74, but age hasn’t withered the hold he has had over our collective imagination. According to a poll by IMDb, Coolie, which releases this month, is number one on the most anticipated Indian films from August to December 2025. This issue celebrates the film, with Lokesh Kanagaraj speaking extensively about the experience of directing the actor. It also celebrates the hero, with Prathyush Parasuraman diving into Rajnikanth’s filmography and aura.
Along with Rajinikanth, August also marks the golden jubilee of one of India’s greatest films — Sholay.
We also celebrate 20 years of Vidya Balan at the movies — an actor who enabled the creation of new horizons for women in Indian cinema.
It’s a packed issue. Happy reading!

Sniffing Out an Opportunity

Priyanka Chopra Jonas's tip teaches John Cena that a nose is not just meant for breaking

3 mins

Fine Dining in

First Language In the melting pot of a city, Semma speaks Tamil, earns a Michelin star and has Jennifer Lawrence coming back for more

5 mins

Coke, and a Smile

From The Studio to The Righteous Gemstones, comedic cocaine consumption has suddenly become a staple on streaming TV. How did a longtime television taboo become a ubiquitous source of inhaled hilarity?

6 mins

Built for the Close-Up

She began far from fame. Now Monika Panwar’s work echoes louder than many starry names

4 mins

Zac Posen Minds the Gap

The A-list designer behind Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Met Gala gown and Timothée Chalamet’s satin Oscar-season suit is now running America’s most basic fashion brand. Can he return a resurgent Gap to its former glory?

3 mins

Is OTT in its Copy-Paste Era?

Panchayat spawns clones; The Hunt reclaims history — OTT’s contradictions define its current identity

3 mins

Stunts, Statesmen and Silent Screams

Three films that explore the ache of endurance, the absurdity of power, and the weight of action

3 mins

Off-duty Style Icons

The Hollywood Reporter India curates a list of celebrities whose fashion game needs no team

5 mins

Ali Fazal Isn't in a Rush

Between Mirzapur and Metro... In Dino, the actor makes space for emotional spectacle and quiet career moves

5 mins

I Was Diddy's Publicist. I Didn't See a Monster - or Chose Not To

A former PR guru for Sean Combs on what he saw, what he missed and where he probably should have looked a little harder: 'I believed I was building stars. But in some cases, I was building shields — barriers that helped keep questions out and enablers in'

5 mins

What To Wear Now

Whether it's hand-me-downs, handmade heirlooms or the latest sneakers, these artistes reveal what personal style means to them off the red carpet By Ananya Shankar

2 mins

Carrie Coon Sweats the Details

And not just under the blistering Thailand sun on the White Lotus set, but also as a 19th century social climber in The Gilded Age

3 mins

DDLJ, But Make It Broadway

Singer-songwriter Palash Sen's son Kinshuk goes from backstage kid to playing a key character in DDLJ — and Shah Rukh Khan notices

4 mins

The Must List: Books, Movies, Shows & More

The actor-director shares five haunting, beautiful books that invariably echo the themes of her work in films — identity, memory, resilience and truth

2 mins

The Mid-Year Box-Office Rollercoaster

The 2025 box-office report cards of the Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada film industries at the half-year mark

5 mins

Production on a War Footing

Production designer Saini S Johray conjured Dhurandhar's espionage sprawl like a war map — detailed, explosive, and deeply lived-in

4 mins

Runs on Star Power

Perfectly matched with their owners, these shiny wheels deliver opulence and are driven by ambition

3 mins

Plot. Hook. Cliffhanger. Repeat.

India's microdrama boom brings with it a wave of softcore titillation, algorithmic storytelling, and a riveting question: can this format offer more than just bait?

5 mins

MAN. MYTH. MEGASTAR.

Fifty years in, Rajinikanth still bends stardom to his will and never the other way around

6 mins

THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE ‘LOKIVERSE’

Delivering smashing hit after hit, director Lokesh Kanagaraj shares anecdotes of working with some of India's leading superstars and why he doesn't care much for the 100-crore club

10+ mins

'THERE IS NO FILM LIKE SHOLAY IN THE WORLD'

SHOLAY IS A PART OF THE PSYCHE OF INDIA, SAYS JAVED AKHTAR, AND EVEN A CHARACTER WHO HAS SPOKEN THREE WORDS IN THE FILM IS REMEMBERED AFTER 50 YEARS

3 mins

REVENGE, BEST SERVED RESTORED

NOW RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL VERSION BY FILM HERITAGE FOUNDATION, SHOLAY'S COMEBACK IN 4K GETS THE ENDING THAT ITS DIRECTOR RAMESH SIPPY WANTED 50 YEARS AGO

6 mins

VIDYA BALAN ISN'T DONE YET

TIRED OF INTENSE, BURDENED SCRIPTS, VIDYA BALAN ASKS: WHY CAN'T WOMEN JUST HAVE FUN?

9 mins

One Glance, 30 Years

Sanjay didn't propose, Maheep didn't mind. Turns out, the real romance began after the 'yes' — and is going strong three decades later

10+ mins

CINEMA SET TO A CHORUS

WHERE OTHERS STORYBOARD, DIRECTOR MOHIT SURI SOUNDSCAPES - LETTING RHYTHM AND LYRICS PROPEL HIS CHARACTERS FORWARD

4 mins

ARTISTRY as an Act of Love

Inspired by Sufi philosophy, Gustav Klimt and a song from a Mani Ratnam movie, designer Rahul Mishra's latest collection dissects love — biologically, culturally and viscerally

5 mins

Double Take

Three couples in cinema share the blurring of lines between marriage, method, and creative momentum BY VISHAL MENON

9 mins

BENGALI TV'S DEFINING CHAPTER

A cultural reset, Ek Akasher Niche shaped Bengali television's golden era and birthed its brightest stars a quarter of a century ago

8 mins

CENSORED, BUT NOT SILENCED

From Hyderabad Blues to The Hunt, writer-director Nagesh Kukunoor continues to navigate the hazards of censorship, even risking a dilution of his voice

3 mins

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!

Adam Brody, Ted Danson, John Mulaney, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel and Julio Torres discuss applying reverse psychology to exec notes, Judd Apatow's advice and being typecast as a manic pixie dream boy

10+ mins

No More Summers Like This

The appeal of teen drama The Summer I Turned Pretty reveals the growing popularity of book-to-screen adaptations

5 mins

A New York State of Mind

When visiting New York City, actor Sanjana Sanghi swaps hustle for jazz and stir-fry

3 mins

'She Reminded me I Was There to Learn'

Sachin Pilgaonkar was only 10 when a car fetched him four times a week to drop him to Mumbai's Juhu suburb for Urdu lessons. His tutor? A screen icon named Meena Kumari

4 mins

SPY GAMES, BHAI-STYLE

In Ek Tha Tiger, the cinema hall erupts as Bhai saves the world — and his heart — in slow-mo

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