For decades, Hindi dominated India’s film industry — the largest in the world. Then some underdog filmmakers from the south released a movie that would change everything. By Vishal Menon “Pan Indian” ...

Telugu cinema is now affectionately termed ‘Tollywood’. However, many of us are probably not aware that Tollywood was once referred to the Bengali film industry, originating from ‘Tollygunge’, once a ...

India’s Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) is set to commemorate the centenary of Telugu cinema legend Akkineni Nageswara Rao with a countrywide film festival. Rao, known for his versatility, worked in ...

The year may still be young, but if the first major festival box office clash of 2026 is any indication, Telugu cinema has already moved to the front of the national conversation. While other film ...

While Bollywood has long dominated India’s film scene with its song-and-dance spectacles, a rising southern industry, Tollywood, is reshaping the country’s cinematic landscape and gaining ...

Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, is expected to release in Telugu after a blockbuster Hindi box office run. Image Source : TMDB New Delhi: Dhurandhar has created history by ...

The rise of Telugu cinema in the worldwide box office has been nothing short of phenomenal. The last one decade has seen Tollywood churn out some of the biggest blockbusters in India, with films not ...