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गुंतता हृदय हे (Entangled) Wins 11th Recognition, Shines at Maiden ‘Celebrating India Film Festival’


FTII alumnus Sainath Uskaikar’s short fiction film Entangled continues to receive global acclaim, clinching its 11th award at the inaugural Celebrating India Film Festival in Delhi. Written and produced by alumnus Dr. Milind Damle, the film is a shining example of cinematic excellence emerging from FTII.

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SS Rajamouli’s Untitled Film Set to Surpass Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan in Worldwide Release


SS Rajamouli's ‘Untitled’ film is set to kick off in January this year with a traditional ‘Pooja ceremony’. The film, said to be an action-adventure in the vein of Indiana Jones, stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role along with Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The Indian director, SS Rajamouli, is gearing up to surpass the global release scale of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, which was released in over 100 countries and 2,500+ overseas screens in 2024.

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Waves Films Bids $20,000 in Co-Production Grants at Goa Film Market


Since its inception in 2007, the Waves Film Bazaar’s Co-Production Market has supported acclaimed films like The Lunchbox, Newton, and Girls Will Be Girls. Returning in 2025 alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Waves will offer $20,000 in cash grants for feature and documentary projects. This premier film industry platform opens doors to international collaborations, with submissions closing in early September.

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“Ancessao” by Manguirish J. Bandodkar Officially Selected for IFFSA Toronto 2025


"Ancessao", a Konkani short film by emerging Goan filmmaker Manguirish J. Bandodkar, has been officially selected for the prestigious International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto 2025. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Konkani cinema on the global stage.

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Hollywood Action Film ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Unleashes First Trailer


The first official trailer for Sisu: Road to Revenge, the brutal and gritty sequel to the 2023 cult hit Sisu, has just been released. Rated 'R' and meant strictly for 18+ viewers, the film brings back lead actor Jorma Tommila as the unrelenting war hero Aatami, now on a blood-soaked mission of vengeance. Promising gore, action, and high-octane revenge, this new chapter in the Sisu franchise is ready to set the screen ablaze.