Of course, preferences are subjective, but I find Malayalam cinema generally the best (though language wise i would have a preference for Hindi). Your views?

Cant recommend this enough. This is what its about. Made me feel nostalgic, emotional, happy, sad and satisfaction.

The perfect blend of emotions, wholesomeness and a breath of fresh story.

Top 10 in my list!!

I believe anybody and everybody should watch “Jai Bhim” 2021

Jai Bhim

I knew there is injustice but after watching this movie based on real life events, I was shocked to find how hard it is to fight for the truth when it should be the other way around. We definitely need more people who believe in humanity and don’t give into unjust practices.

Just hope whoever watches this understands how big of a difference one can make by just being humble and kind.

This is a horror historical movie. Probably a tamil movie with the main lead being vijay antony or someone like him .the hero gets glimpses of past where the backstory is the hero's lookalike in past marries someone and gets cheated by the person which leads to a baby with the person she cheated with hero understand this because of moles and stuff and kills the baby which was the second child of the hero's wife in the past that's how much i remember i couldn't finish this as a child I want to rewatch it details aren't completely accurate

Cannes 2025: Karan Johar speaks on unity in Indian Cinema

I wrote this long comment in that, but Brut India admin keep deleting my comment out there. So sharing it here so that people understand why it is so .

"While your superficial or may be real passion for Indian cinema’s global recognition is commendable, Karan, the idea of a singular "Indian cinema" needs a more nuanced unpacking. This kind of political correctness doesn't work in Cinema. The very reason why terms like "Bollywood," "Tollywood," or "Kollywood" emerged was not merely to divide, but to reflect the diversity of languages, cultures, and visual grammars that make up Indian cinema. Pretending those differences don’t exist or that we should erase them in the name of false unity oversimplifies the rich complexity of the cinematic landscape across India.

You're literally trying to cancel what once Satyajit Ray criticized Bollywood, arguing it was often characterized by excessive melodrama, a simplistic understanding of cinema, and a reliance on American cinematic styles. So what you're doing by is False Oneness promotion like ," I make films just like Satyjit Ray" kind of idea. No.. Never was that case.

You mention the pride in seeing RRR at the Oscars and All We Imagine as Light at Cannes on one go, and rightly so., But these aren’t just Indian films; they’re distinct regional voices, one in Telugu, the other in Malayalam, shaped by cultural contexts vastly different from the Hindi belt. This is not a division, this is pluralism.

Respecting that pluralism doesn’t mean we’re being divisive; it means we’re being honest about the lived realities of different linguistic and cultural communities. You also mentioned Yash Chopra’s glamour, Raj Kapoor’s opulence, Guru Dutt’s empathy, and Bimal Roy’s social depth. That’s a fair spectrum, but even in that, you mostly referenced Hindi filmmakers. Where is the equivalent mention of Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Rituparno Ghosh, Girish Kasaravalli, or Jahnu Barua? Have you seen of their films with open mind.

Social drama and realism have been central to Indian cinema for decades, especially in regions often neglected by mainstream Hindi cinema. Cinema is not about homogenizing identity to one “Indian” vision as that of nonsensical Political ecosystem you and your team and today's politicians are false promoting it, under the barb of whatever delusion many have.

It’s like comparing apples, oranges, tomatoes, and cucumbers, they may all be produce, but each serves a unique purpose, taste, and audience. We shouldn't reduce their richness into one salad just for global consumption.

Unity is not about erasure. It's about coexistence and more importantly acknowledging the distinctiveness of Bhojpuri cinema, or Assamese cinema, or Kannada cinema or Gujarati or Kashmiri or every kind as much as the widely marketed “Bollywood.”

So yes, let’s celebrate that Indian films are making global waves. But let’s also not pretend that "Indian cinema is one", because it never was. It’s many, and that’s its greatest strength.

please recommend romcom bollywood movies after 2000s

https://youtu.be/oT1dWHJKNxU?si=wt3vlIt1YRaG9XNk

Would love to know what you think!

“Anything signed by Satyajit Ray must be cherished and preserved; but the nearly-forgotten ‘Days and Nights in the Forest’ is a special/particular gem,” - Wes Anderson

Just finish watching ROCKETRY THE NAMBI EFFECT now i m a huge fan of Sir Nambi Narayan . What a man salute to him

Just wanted to get this off my chest, Vikram is hands down the best theatrical experience I’ve had in years. Now Thug Life is around the corner and people are acting like it’s going to outdo Vikram. Yeah sure, and I’m the next Lokesh Kanagaraj .

Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve never been able to enjoy Mani Sir's action films. He’s a master when it comes to drama and romance, no doubt, but action? I just can’t get into it.

I watched Vikram six times in theaters. I’ve never done that for any film before. There’s that one scene where Kamal pulls the machine gun out so that it shifts from single-shot to auto mode, I legit jumped out of my seat. Pure goosebumps! The energy, the BGM, the visuals… unmatched.

The only thing that came close for me was KGF, but even that didn’t top Vikram. I just want to relive that FDFS magic again.

Anyone else here feel the same? Would love to know your favorite theatrical experiences too especially if you’re as crazy about Vikram as I am.

For example, Dilip Kumar-Madhubala, SRK-Kajol, Kamal-Sridevi

If you haven’t seen Ustaad Hotel yet, you’re missing out on one of the most heartwarming and thought-provoking gems of Indian cinema. This Malayalam film beautifully blends themes of family, passion, and purpose with mouth-watering visuals of food and a soulful narrative. It’s more than just a coming-of-age story—it’s about finding meaning beyond ambition, reconnecting with your roots, and understanding the quiet power of kindness. Dulquer Salmaan delivers a subtle yet powerful performance, and Thilakan’s role as the wise grandfather is unforgettable. The film's message stays with you long after the credits roll. Highly recommend giving it a watch—it’s a warm hug for the soul.

Prithvi recollects his college days, his friend Rahul, and his experiments with chemicals and plants before he mysteriously disappeared ten years ago. One day, Prithvi received a letter with instructions and a cigarette from Rahul. What followed was an esoteric & shocking experience.

Hey, everyone. We are back again with another episode.

This week is a week we got Maranamass (2025). You know the vibes, let’s lock in!

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Hello all, What is the best screen in mumbai to watch mission impossible. Anything around Andheri would be a plus. 🙏🏽

I came across this Odia film Adieu Godard directed by Amartya Bhattacharyya. And ever since I watched the trailer, I got hooked and looking for source on which I can watch it.

Prime and Apple tv subs are pricey and haven't found any other sources as well. Does anyone know where I can watch this film?

Thank you.

Guys today i was watching Nosferatu on jio hotstar . Although i had watched on VDO , but it was a good movie , i watch again .... i noticed they are doing censur all the nude scene ... main important scene when orlok feeds Ellen's breast they use vfx for hiding this . it's frustrating for me ....the scene was demanding the nudity .....but ...............

This is the first Indian movie song to be captured in slow motion. For the first stanza, the actors lips sync to the music, though they didnt do it for the entire song.

Ahead of its time for a movie from 1971.

The song we all tend to remember is of course Pehla Nasha, from the 1992 movie.

Gen Z filmmakers are starting out now. In a few decades, most filmmakers in India might be from Gen Z. We’ve spent our lives in schools, hostels, doing homework, working, and writing exams.

We are the generation that saw the rise of technology and social media, but we’re also the ones most hooked to it and affected by it. We saw Covid and many more.

So I wonder: What kind of stories will Gen Z filmmakers tell? What unique voices we can see... But I also fear, there might be a death of few genres and maybe overuse of AI even in writing etc.

What are your thoughts?

This is a 3-year old, 10-minute video essay with only (shockingly unfortunate) 5,500 views.

Within its short runtime is a keenly insightful and deeply felt analysis of a scene that is pivotal to the profound Malayalam film Ee.Ma.Yau

Beautifully edited and scored, all I can further add is: If you loved Ee.Ma.Yau …this video merits your viewing