As the entertainment industry welcomed the new year, CE took a look back at the highlights of cinema in 2024. Meanwhile, the first week of January saw a highly anticipated film getting delayed, while some other releases fell short of expectations. Catch up on the week's most notable Indian and international film news, reviews, and interviews that you might have missed, all in one convenient recap.
Despite such a lacklustre year for Tamil cinema, there was no dearth of controversies in the industry. So here are some of the notable melees and war of words that occurred in 2024:
Spotlight on the finest performances from actors in Telugu cinema that stood out and grabbed attention:
2024 was a rollercoaster for Kannada cinema, but the overall success rate was subdued. With over 220 films released, only a select few achieved true commercial success, leaving many with unrealised potential. CE analyses the triumphs and trials of Kannada cinema in 2024:
The long-standing rumours have finally been confirmed, with Momoa taking to Instagram to share the news of being cast as Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. More on the story:
As we have drawn the curtains for an eventful year, CE looked back at how the Malayalam film industry fared in 2024. Read the detailed analysis:
The New Year will have the Hindi film machinery churn out some more sequels but the trade analysts can breathe easy because a Salman Khan film is readying for impact. Here’s a look at what to look out for in Bollywood in 2025:
CE looked back to how Telugu cinema portrayed mother and father figures in its stories, impacting how we look at their roles in our lives and stories. Read in detail:
The release of Ajith's next film, the most-anticipated Vidaamuyarchi, with director Magizh Thirumeni, was postponed. More on the story:
Here is a listicle featuring some of the year’s best films with strong female protagonists:
2025 brings a year of excitement for Malayalam cinema with high-profile potboilers, promising indie films, genre-defying experiments and more leap into digital space, all while navigating industry challenges. Read CE's analysis:
This listicle analyses the non-Chennai-based Tamil films that made it big in 2024:
CE spoke to Guneet Monga and Achin Jain on the shrinking space for indie projects in the country, rising costs of filmmaking and distribution, and more.
Kraven the Hunter is now out in theatres. If you're yet to catch the film, read our review.
The sequel to Culpa Mia, Culpa Tuya is currently playing on Prime Video. Read to find out whether the sequel lives up to the original film"
Vidaamuyarchi director Magizh Thirumeni spoke to CE about his upcoming film with Ajith, its production delays, and so forth. Here is how the conversation transpired:
Vanangaan star Roshini Prakash talked to CE about her upcoming film with director Bala, what it was like working with the Sethu filmmaker, her take on gender representation in cinema, and more. Here is how the conversation panned out:
