Business of Entertainment: Recent Episodes
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In this podcast, Lata Jha takes you through the financial performance of all that's buzzing in the entertainment world, be it films or shows from your favourite TV channel or streaming platform.
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Hollywood films have managed to earn ₹1,200 crore to ₹1,300 crore in box office collections in India in 2022, making for about 12-13% of overall box office earnings in the country last year. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Movie theatres, particularly across South India, were hoping the big Pongal weekend could help start the year on a good note for film business. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
After a forgettable 2022 that brought barely half the revenues of pre-pandemic years, the Hindi film industry is placing hopes on the first quarter of the New Year. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Movie theatres that were pinning hopes on the big Christmas weekend to help bolster their fortunes at the end of the year were in for a mixed box office response. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Indian movie theatres are counting on Avatar: The Way of Water—which released this Friday, to boost box-office collections as local offerings fail to impress filmgoers. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The new Hindi movie release in cinemas this week is Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat's An Action Hero directed by Anirudh Iyer. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The new release in cinemas this week is horror comedy Bhediya starring Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee and Deepak Dobriyal directed by Amar Kaushik. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The new Hindi movie release in cinemas this week is Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2, which seems to have brought some relief to the ailing box office, having made over Rs. 15 crores on day one. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The new film release in cinemas this week, Sooraj Barjatya's Uunchai starring Amitabh Bachchan, made around Rs. 1.75 crore on day one. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Top non-fiction shows on television, such as Bigg Boss and Kaun Banega Crorepati, are seeing a 15-20% increase in ratings from last year, though the viewership numbers are still 30% lower than pre-covid times. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Hindi films have seen a relatively muted response during the Diwali week, despite movie theatres operating at full capacity for the first time in nearly three years during the festivals. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Single screen owners are in a tussle with Hollywood studios which insist on higher ticket prices, minimum guarantees and virtual print fee that makes these films less attractive for small-town theatres. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Theatre owners, producers and distributors are trying to tempt more viewers with cheaper tickets. The rethink follows the success with pricing tickets at Rs. 75 on National Cinema Day last month. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
There are two big film releases in cinemas this week-Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan's Vikram Vedha, the remake of a Tamil film by the same name and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan:1. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The new Hindi film release in cinemas this week is R. Balki's Chup: Revenge of the Artist starring Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Video streaming platforms in India that are now preferring to acquire films only post their theatrical release in order to gauge box office are making exceptions for some star vehicles whose direct-to-digital premiere could grab eyeballs. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Given the existing popularity of the dubbed versions of Telugu films like Pushpa and RRR in the Hindi-speaking belt, theatres were hoping Karan Johar’s latest film Liger could build on the wave. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Indian film industry is in for tough times with escalating costs of projects, primarily due to the unreasonable fee hikes by lead star casts, and a section of technicians. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
In this episode of Business Of Entertainment, Mint's Lata Jha is back with her weekly dose of Entertainment. She will talk about some recent Box office failure which has increased Bollywood Pressure. Tune in to know more.
Bollywood is working overtime to woo southern audiences, taking a cue from the popularity of southern cinema in Hindi-speaking markets. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Yash Raj Films, which has seen three flops -- Samrat Prithviraj, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Bunty Aur Babli 2 -- in the past eight months, was banking on period drama Shamshera that released this weekend to revive its fortunes. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The two new Hindi films released last weekend are struggling for eyeballs and to justify their presence in cinemas. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Marvel brand is expected to touch new highs in India with the release of the latest Thor film, Love and Thunder, the fourth in the series, that came out last weekend. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The big Hindi release in cinemas this week is comedy drama Jug Jug Jeeyo starring Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The government’s decision to make The Kashmir Files and Samrat Prithviraj tax-free has put the spotlight back on its benefits. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Jurassic World Dominion, part of the iconic Jurassic Park franchise first released in 1993, was the big release in India last week. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Box office revenue in India is expected to touch a record Rs. 12,515 crore in 2022, as audiences throng cinemas in large numbers. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The dull run for Hindi cinema continues this week with Anubhav Sinha's Anek starring Ayushmann Khurrana made around Rs. 1.75 crore on its opening day. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
With opening day earnings of over Rs. 13 crore, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 may finally make for some good news for the Hindi film industry. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Marvel Studios is all set to strike big at the Indian box office with Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
American streaming service Netflix lost 2,00,000 subscribers in the January to March quarter. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Movie theatres were in for a major box office clash this week as K.G.F: Chapter 2, hit screens along with Vijay-starrer Beast. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Despite hits like Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi and The Kashmir Files, the Hindi film industry only made Rs. 400 crore in the January to March quarter of 2022. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Rajamouli’s RRR hasn’t been able to achieve the box office benchmarks it could have had, if it had released before the Covid-19 pandemic. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
India’s pandemic-ravaged film exhibition business had pinned much hope on RRR that finally released this Friday. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
With most covid restrictions eased across the country, cinemas were hoping for a big Holi weekend that saw the release of Akshay Kumar’s action comedy Bachchhan Paandey. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Baahubali star Prabhas' new film Radhe Shyam is the big release in theatres this week. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Cinemas were in for a big test at the box office last weekend with the release of a major Hindi film, Gangubai Kathiawadi that clashed with two big-ticket southern offerings—Valimai (Tamil) and Bheemla Nayak (Telugu). In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Music albums of direct-to-OTT film releases and original web shows are slowly catching up to top music charts on audio streaming platforms. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
After a gap of more than a month, the Hindi film industry resumed theatrical releases this weekend with Badhaai Do, starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
As covid-19 restrictions gradually ease across states, Hollywood studios are preparing themselves for an exciting summer in India. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Delhi government has reopened cinemas at 50% capacity, paving the way for Hindi releases. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
A number of single-screen theatres across the country are looking to voluntarily shut down till brand new films are available for release, even though state governments have permitted operations. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
With rising covid cases, delayed film releases and theatres shut in several parts of the country, cinemas were in for a dull Pongal weekend. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Indian film industry is set to go into a spiral as producers delay release of big-ticket films owing to rising Omicron infections. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The closure of cinemas in Delhi as well as the uncertainty around potential curbs in other states as covid cases surge could be the beginning of the upcoming film line-up getting deferred indefinitely, with RRR and Jersey already pushed. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Movie theatres were in for an exciting Christmas weekend as '83 and the latest Matrix film hit the screens, both expected to build on the recent gains of No Way Home and Pushpa. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The new Spider-Man film is looking at an opening weekend of over Rs. 100 crore in India. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
There is a new release in theatres this week--Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor's Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui directed by Abhishek Kapoor. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
There is a new release in theatres this week, Tadap starring Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria directed by Milan Luthria. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
With the film exhibition business seeing signs of recovery, are firming up expansion plans that have been in the works. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Movies released to coincide with Diwali last week have notched up near-record collections during the holiday weekend, bringing much-needed respite to India’s theatrical movie business. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Diwali weekend saw the biggest line-up of movies since the covid-19 pandemic hit the industry, with box office takings sending positive signals for the future of the film business. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Trade experts are attributing the unexpectedly high box office collections of recent South Indian language films to the pent-up demand among audiences. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Reopened cinemas in Maharashtra have seen the release of older titles like Bellbottom and Venom: Let there be Carnage. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
India's single screen cinemas are pinning hopes on Diwali to revive their fortunes, with a spate of Bollywood releases lined up from October end. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
With the Maharashtra government granting reopening permits to cinemas last week, Bollywood producers are fast lining up releases to make up for lost time. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Maharashtra government has allowed cinemas to reopen, paving the way for Bollywood releases. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The exposure of audiences to OTT content in the 18 months of the pandemic in India has pushed Hindi general entertainment channels to tap more real, relatable subjects. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Kangana Ranaut-starrer Thalaivii is set to recover its investment and make profits even though major multiplex chains refused to screen the Hindi version of the film in north India. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Kangana Ranaut-starrer Thalaivii is set to recover its investment and make profits even though major multiplex chains refused to screen the Hindi version of the film in North India.
A Chinese origin superhero film Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings has recorded impressive box office collections of Rs. 3.25 crore on its first day in India. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Post the second wave, India’s operational movie screens, continue to face challenges from muted audience response, discounted tickets, and lower F&B sales. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Akshay Kumar-starrer Bellbottom arrived in theatres on Thursday, making for a litmus test for the film exhibition sector. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Despite reopening permits from most states, movie theatres across India brought in yet another dull holiday weekend in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Lack of exciting new content and curfews in some states have not seen audiences return in hordes to theatres while many cinemas have desisted from reopening as they worry that resuming operations would add to costs. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Around 4,000 or half of India’s operational movie screens opened last Friday as the first batch of new films arrived in theatres. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Film producers and studios are wary of the business and economic implications of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021 proposed by the I&B ministry recently. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
States like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal are refusing to extend sops like property tax rebate, easy renewal of licenses and entertainment tax holiday to cinemas. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Theatre owners are on the edge as far as the release of Akshay Kumar’s Bellbottom on 27 July is concerned with states like Delhi and Maharashtra yet to grant reopening permits. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
With gradual opening up of theatres in states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Hollywood studios are looking at bringing a bunch of movie titles already released in other parts of the world. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The easing of covid-19 lockdown restrictions in several states means some good news for cinemas that are looking at the release of some more films besides Akshay Kumar’s Bellbottom scheduled for 27 July.
In much-needed good news for cinemas, Akshay Kumar’s spy thriller Bellbottom will arrive in theatres on 27 July. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Cinemas are cautious about expecting pan-India theatrical reopening any time soon which means that big star vehicles may only see the light of the day for the Diwali weekend or after.
Unlike south Indian language offerings such as Master and Vakeel Saab that capitalised on eased restrictions in home territories when released earlier this year, many upcoming southern films are likely to wait for the whole country to open up.
The much-awaited special episode of classic American sitcom FRIENDS started streaming on ZEE5 in India this week with the company saying it managed over a million views on day one. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Salman Khan’s Radhe may ultimately prove a loss-making deal for Zee Studios that had paid nearly Rs. 230 crore to acquire it along with a few other films. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Dealing a blow to cinemas and distributors, Salman Khan’s Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai has debuted on ZeePlex and ZEE5—without any signs of Zee recouping the Rs. 200 crore it paid to acquire the film. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The move to release Salman Khan’s Radhe simultaneously online and in theatres has devastated cinema owners that were pinning hopes on the popular star's film to revive the business. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Film trade experts are projecting a gloomy year for India’s movie industry with a projected loss of Rs. 3,000-4,000 crore. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Salman Khan-starrer Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai will arrive in movie theatres and on OTT platforms the same day this Eid. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Filmmakers and broadcasters are bracing themselves for tough times with Maharashtra imposing Section 144 for the rest of this month in light of the rising number of covid cases and prohibiting shoots for movies, web shows and serials.
After a brief spell of hope instilled by new releases, cinemas across the country are staring at a dismal show again thanks to fresh curbs in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Rajasthan. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
It has been a tumultuous time for Bollywood with the Maharashtra government imposing a second lockdown, covid cases rising and recent Hindi movie offerings not bringing any returns.
Amazon Prime Video will co-produce Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu, marking its entry into the world’s biggest film market by the number of movies made.
Horror comedy Roohi has set the pace for Bollywood’s recovery in theatres and will determine all future course of action. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Union I&B minister Prakash Javadekar has clarified that the self-regulatory bodies formed by digital news publishers and OTT platforms will not have any member appointed by the government.
The big news this week is that the government of India has tightened its control over digital and OTT platforms, introducing a three-tier mechanism for them. Tune in to the latest episode of this show.
Bollywood finally seems ready to bring audiences back to theatres with a bunch of new films scheduled for release and cinemas having received the green signal to operate at 100% capacity.
Even as the government has made clear it will soon bring out a regulation code for OTT (over-the-top) platforms, 17 streaming services have come together to announce the adoption of an Implementation Toolkit. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Following central government orders on 100% capacity in theatres, states like Delhi, Gujarat, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have also permitted full capacity. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre, Amazon Prime Video, and makers of crime drama Mirzapur---Excel Entertainment--in a plea seeking a ban on the series. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Tamil film Master has set the stage for box office recovery this Pongal with expected weekend collections of Rs. 100 crore. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Tamil superstar Vijay's film Master, scheduled for the Pongal weekend, could prove to be a turning point for the local film business battered by covid-19. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Superhero flick Wonder Woman 1984 that arrived in theatres on Thursday is expected to trigger a change in gear for Indian cinemas that managed some kind of restart with Christopher Nolan’s Tenet earlier this month. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Indians are fast learning to pay for the content they consume as they turned to media and entertainment offerings to keep themselves engaged during the pandemic-induced lockdowns earlier this year. In this episode, Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
In desperately required good news for the Indian movie business, Christopher Nolan’s Tenet seems to have started the process of bringing people back to theatres. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Christopher Nolan's Tenet that is the first big tent-pole movie release in Indian theatres since the pandemic broke out has cinema owners keeping their fingers crossed. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The big news this week is that Jallikattu, a Malayalam film about a hunt for a bull on the run, is India’s entry to the Oscars in 2021. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Nearly 45% of India’s movie screens are yet to resume operations despite government permits having come in as early as October citing the absence of fresh content and mounting costs. Additionally, Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The central government has brought OTT content, as well as news and current affairs on online platforms under the ambit of the I&B ministry. Further, theatres have mostly lost out on the big Diwali opportunity.
Though theatres across the country have reopened, Bollywood is unlikely to keep its promised date with Diwali this year and it is up to video streaming platforms to deliver fresh content.
The makers of Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Laxmmi Bomb have decided to modify its title after facing objections from several Hindu groups. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
India is currently the world’s fastest-growing OTT market and is all set to emerge as the world’s sixth-largest by 2024. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The acquisition of nine Indian films across languages by Amazon Prime Video does not spell good news for theatres that will anyway be starved of content when they reopen later this month or early November.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed movie theatres to reopen with 50% capacity from 15 October in areas that fall outside containment zones. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
With the shutdown of movie theatres, video streaming services have taken the challenge to line up offerings for the festive quarter this year, including movies and web shows, across languages in time for Dussehra, going on to Diwali and further Christmas and new year’s.
After turning up their noses at the small screen and web shows, Bollywood stars are finally reconciling to the growing popularity of the latter. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
While many other businesses are looking at the upcoming festive quarter beginning October to maximise sales, India’s film exhibition market sees little hope ahead. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Even as cinema halls battle uncertainty on reopening dates and producers witness dwindling cash flows, some studios have taken the call to announce big-budget spectacles that they believe will help bring audiences back to theatres next year. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha discusses what the lockdown and unlock 4 means for the business of entertainment in terms of numbers. Along with this, she reviews the latest B-town flick Sadak 2. Tune in and find out.
India’s film industry may increasingly be inclined to take its offerings direct to video streaming sites even after the covid 19 crisis is over and allow pay-per-view screenings on various mainstream platforms. In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha talks about the impact of COVID on the Independence day releases. The weekend is a big revenue source for many films, however, OTT platforms takes advantage of this. Netflix releases 'Gunjan Saxena'. Tune in to find out more.
In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment. The Indian movie screen market is estimated to have lost about 10% - 12% of its screens in the last few months.
The government has continued to keep cinema halls under lockdown as part of guidelines brought out by the ministry of home affairs for Unlock 3.0. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
In the latest episode, Lata talks about the much-awaited movie from late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 'Dil Bechara'. A critical analysis of the movie and its financials along with an insight into the different measures being taken by theater owners getting ready for the unlock.
American streaming platform Netflix has announced a bunch of new web shows and Bollywood films for direct-to-digital release. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
TV viewership and smartphone usage have lost the rapid pace of growth acquired in the initial phase of the COVID lockdown. In the latest episode of its show ‘Business of Entertainment,’ Mint’s Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The big news this week is the acquisition of seven Bollywood titles by Disney+ Hotstar for a direct-to-digital release, a move that busts the myth that only mid-sized films are skipping a theatrical release during COVID-induced lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The government’s permit to resume TV shoots across states earlier this month has meant some breather for television producers and broadcasters. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
More than 50% of India’s 6, 000 plus single screens will find it difficult to restart business in the post-pandemic world as the uncertainty around film exhibition remains. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
India's top multiplex chains, PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure Ltd, have reported losses for the March-ended quarter but believe big-ticket releases will bring people back to theatres post October. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The big news this week is that shooting of films and web projects will restart soon, with the ministry of home affairs considering the feasibility of opening up movie theatres while TV may start earlier. In this episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Both television viewership and smartphone usage have lost pace in India as the country relaxes lockdown restrictions. In this episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Sans a Salman Khan film, Bollywood has recorded its dullest Eid in years thanks to the COVID-19 scare and theatre shutdown across the country. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The big news this week is the coming of several Indian films, originally meant for theatrical release, to digital streaming platforms. In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
As TV viewership sinks, online streaming platforms have seen a boom during the lockdown. In an exclusive interview with Mr. Tarun Katial (CEO, Zee5), Mint's Lata Jha talks about the immediate and the post-COVID future of OTTs.
TV viewership and smartphone usage in India seem to have slowed down as the country gets used to the lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
India’s two big metros Mumbai and Delhi have reported the highest growth in television viewership in the country during lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Comedy-drama Four More Shots Please! is out with a second season on Amazon Prime while Doordarshan continues to reign with its reruns of old shows. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Comedy drama Angrezi Medium is already streaming on Disney+ Hotstar while Doordarshan has emerged as the most watched TV channel in India with the return of its old shows. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The nation-wide lockdown has meant viewers have turned to their television screens and hand-held devices for entertainment. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The shutdown of theatres supplemented with flops has resulted in a Rs. 450-500 crore loss for Bollywood this quarter. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The corona scare worsens with each passing day, which means there are no new movie releases. However, Netflix, Amazon, Hotstar and others line up offerings. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include comedy-drama Angrezi Medium and Amazon Prime Video original Pushpavalli- Season 2. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
Baaghi 3 has made Rs. 53 crore over the weekend. It opened to 30-35% occupancy on Friday morning. It made Rs. 17.50 crore on Friday after advance bookings slowed down. Thappad ended its first week with collections of Rs. 23.50 crore. The Taapsee Pannu-starrer was unable to build on the positive word-of-mouth.
The entertainment offerings this week include Taapsee Pannu-starrer Thappad besides a new Netflix original I Am Not Okay With This. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The Valentine’s Day weekend was high on the romantic vibe with Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal and Netflix original To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Bollywood films Malang and Shikara and Hollywood Oscar nominee Little Women. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Saif Ali Khan-starrer Jawaani Jaaneman and Netflix original What the Love! With Karan Johar. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include two Bollywood films—Street Dancer 3D and Panga and Amazon Prime Video original, The Forgotten Army. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Ajay Devgn's period drama Tanhaji- The Unsung Warrior that continues its box office run while Netflix is out with a new original, Sex Education 2. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak, Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji- The Unsung Warrior and Rajinikanth’s action drama Darbar. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Netflix's new original film, Ghost Stories and Hollywood biographical drama Bombshell. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The biggest entertainment offering of the week, Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg 3 has sustained thanks to its lead actor’s star power amid raging CAA protests in the country. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include action thriller Mardaani 2, Hollywood flick Jumanji: The Next Level and a new web show titled Queen. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include war epic Panipat and comedy drama Pati Patni Aur Woh. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment news this week includes the box office analysis of action thriller Commando 3 and a chat with filmmaker Ritesh Sidhwani. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Disney’s animation flick Frozen II besides a new Hotstar original titled Out of Love. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include romantic action drama Marjaavaan and new Amazon Prime original, One Mic Stand. In its latest show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Bala besides Netflix’s new India original, the third season of romantic comedy Little Things. In its latest show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Netflix’s new original film, Drive and Diwali releases like Housefull 4 and Saand Ki Aankh that have spilled over.
The entertainment offerings this Diwali weekend included ensemble comedy Housefull 4 besides comedy drama Made In China and sports drama Saand Ki Aankh.
The entertainment offerings this week include biographical family drama The Sky Is Pink that competes with older releases like War and Joker. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The extended weekend, thanks to the Gandhi Jayanti holiday, made for an exciting time at the movies with action thriller War, period drama Syeraa Narasimha Reddy and Hollywood psychological thriller Joker vying for audiences’ attention. In the latest episode of its new show, 'Business of Entertainment', Livemint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Netflix’s latest India original, Bard of Blood and the new season of long-running reality show Bigg Boss. In the latest episode of its new show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include Hindi films The Zoya Factor, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas and Prassthanam besides Amazon Prime Video’s new web series The Family Man. In its latest show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha takes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include comedy drama Dream Girl and new episodes of ALTBalaji’s web show M.O.M. In its latest show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha takes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The entertainment offerings this week include director Nitesh Tiwari’s campus comedy drama Chhichhore and action thriller Saaho besides new web shows Fingertip and Cold Lassi Aur Chicken Masala. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha discusses the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
The long Independence Day weekend has given audiences much to binge on. Apart from two high-profile Bollywood film releases, there was a niche Hollywood offering as well as the second season of Netflix's first India original, Sacred Games. In its latest show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha takes through the financial performance of whats buzzing in the world of entertainment.