“Pan Indian” is a fairly new phrase that entered the daily lexicon of the Indian movie enthusiast about 10 years ago. It all started in 2015 with the release of director S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali: ...

In 2025, it was clear that it was not going to be easy to draw moviegoers into cinema halls in large numbers. Stories that do not feel dated, a tighter rein on the scripts, and films that make the ...

Tollywood boasts captivating characters and profoundly emotional narratives. While genres such as mythological epics, romantic dramas, and action films have continually flourished in the industry, ...

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” ...