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This is a weekly thread for general discussion recommendation of movies from the 70s and 2000s era. This provides a space and prompt for revisiting movies between those decades.

When it comes to meta Bollywood movies, most people think of films like Luck By Chance or Om Shanti Om.

But imho, probably the best film about Bollywood was made by VVC, and its name is "Khamosh".

Great Whodunit, great performances, a great Hitchcock homage, and one haunting scene which exposes the exploitation involved in the entertainment industry.

And for some reason, it has never been available on any streaming platform.

Here is a link for those interested in watching it: https://pixeldrain.com/u/noqPaCkM

I recently watched Kill, and this movie is pure entertainment! At first, I thought the hype was overrated, but I was completely wrong. This is exactly what I want from an action movie—no unnecessary songs, no forced subplots, just non-stop brutal action and adrenaline-pumping thrills. The way the hero takes down goons is insanely satisfying. Lakshya delivers a fantastic performance, and Nikhil Nagesh Bhat has directed a masterpiece. This is one of my favorite movies now. No way I’m giving it less than a 10/10. This is how action should be done!

For some days,he is very active in South Cinema and no update on Bollywood.

If it is,Who is the reason for it??

If it is ,I think it is Karan Johar

I liked Manichitrathazhu/Bhool Bhulaiyaa tho they werent even proper horror movies. I didn't like 1920

I'd say Shreyas Talpade and Riteish Deshmukh.

I loved the pair in Housefull 2 and Apna Sapna Money Money. I would like to see them in action.

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out for some help to settle a fun debate between my brother and me. We’ve been reminiscing about the golden days of the '90s, when we used to rent VHS tapes and watch tons of Indian movies. During our conversation, my brother mentioned a movie about a sheep seeking revenge. I think he’s confusing it with the famous film Teri Meherbaniyan, but he’s adamant that he remembers a sheep in the story.

I’ve tried searching online and using some AI tools to find any movie with that plot, but no luck. I thought I’d post here to see if anyone recognizes this film or if my brother is just imagining it!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

In my opinion it was an exciting gangster movie. I liked how realistically they showed how a cricket player was dragged into crime world this movie strikes parallels with Ranarangam and Vada Chennai for me. The naxal plot points also added to the complexity of how our crime world operated atleast in 90s when urbanization started taking over and new form of governance started being introduced.This film like Vada chennai has non linear and multi narrative screenplay although unlike Vada chennai the role of police investigations and procedural become more critical and impactful. This movie I feel should be discussed along with other gangster movies our cinema created - Shiva, Gaayam( both are RGV movies) ,Jagadam( Sukumar's first gangster film and precursor to Pushpa Telugu cinema answer to Pudhupettai), Golimaar, Aithe( Dark, Gritty, Neo-Noir thriller), Okkadunadu, Falaknuma Das ( Staring Vishwak Sen and remake of Angamaly Diaries), Ranarangam (Live Vada Chennai covers 80s-90s Vizag and Alcohol Bootleging during prohibition period done by Sr.NTR), Pushpa series recently. Hope Nani's paradise runs in same line; Nani doesn't have to be scary and meanicing villian of the screenplay is strong it will help him; his acting is enhanced by screenplay in Dasara(2023 Nani movie directed by Srikanth Odela movie) even when story derailed in second half. Chiramjeevi and Srikanth Odela movie has no songs and heroines by announcements so we will do how it goes. Same with Kubera( Dhanush, Nagarjuna , Rashmika movie directed by Shekar Kammula) which is shaping to be of similar genre. Like to have a discussion about this with you all, what's your thoughts?

There isn't a single imax in my entire state and i really want to watch this film in cinemas and the bookings haven't started for normal 2D screens. Is it an imax exclusive re-release cause on all insta posts from warnerbrosindia, it say re-releaseing in CINEAMS AND ALSO IMAX.

Please suggest some websites where I can watch Indian ott contents for free?

I liked the overall style of the movie but I was let down, personally.

I recently came across a Stanly Kubrick's film named Barry Lyndon. Every frame of the movie looked like a painting.

That made me curious, are there any Indian cinematographers who captured cinema in such a way that you can pause at any moment, take a screenshot and make it a wall paper?

Are there any Indian movies/series where the cinematographers impressed you so much you're willing to defend them even against the best in the world.

Watch the British film "Theatre of Blood". Balki and Raja Sen have badly copied this film to make Chup. The original is much funnier, smarter, and better in every sense.

People who don't know where to watch it can scan the picture in my comment below.

I've seen both the parts side A and side B of Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and I loved the story, acting, music and mostly the cinematography. There are a lot of scenes where the cinematography is too good. Also, some OST like "Manu and Priya's Dream", it's so beautiful yet painful, actually the whole movie is. Please do watch it if possible :)

Any writers and AD here? or can suggest any other sub where i can contact them?

For me it is My name is Khan !

This is a weekly thread for general discussion and recommendation of movies from the pre-independece era through the 60s. This provides a space and prompt for revisiting movies of that era.

I don't know the name of the actors and didn't catch the name.

Edit: it was a Hindi movie. Not dubbed

Hi I'm looking for Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas's documentary Writing with Fire.

I can't find anywhere in India where it's available to watch. Does anyone have a link?

TIA!

Indian cinema has tons of great artists: singers, actors, directors, screenplay writers, designers etc. Who do you find the more interesting or influential among all these? The person can be from Bollywood or regional entertainment industries (not social media influencers).

For me: it is Madhubala. She was known for her charm, charisma, carefree-simplistic nature and brilliant screen presence. But I was rather fond of her diverse roles in different movies, her roles were somehow challenging society in one way or another. Movies like Mughal e Azam challenged the societal barriers, Chalti ka naam Gadi highlighted that independent or rich women are not always toxic; on the other hand, Mr. & Mrs 55 showed that feminism is not about forcing women to be socially independent; some women do find happiness in taking care of her children or doing family chores. Feminism is not about making the feminine world superior; it's about empowering every human to do what they want (unless it is immoral or harmful for others) without being judged. It's about breaking the rigid nature of certain responsibilities being enforced on a person based on his/her class or gender.

Her inspiring story of hardwork and passion for being an artist with her real life health complications also motivates me a lot. Besides, I feel very sad to see how tragic her life was. Everyone loved her beauty, but she struggled to find or be with her own lover and died so young. So overall, even though she was not the best in her field; altogether, there are not many to compete with her evergreen talent, life story and beauty (both inner and outer). Feel free to give your opinions.

I wanna re-watch it in theaters, but the city I'm in only has the Hindi dub. Is it worth it? I've seen the English one online and that's remarkably good. But I'm not sure about the Hindi dub.

I just don't understand why there is an inaccurate portrayal of the Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya!

The Kodava community is upset, and I think for all the right reasons. I agree with all that is said in the linked video. -

I would even go a step further to argue that they should've chosen, if not an actor from the Kodava community (because let's face it that may nearly be an impossible task), a Karnataka actor/South Indian actor to play this role.

Veer Pahariya did a great job, and I'm not discounting the value he brought. But if the intention was to base it on a true story and honour him, which again is really appreciative that Bollywood took this initiative and not a South Indian film industry, it seems reasonable to say it would be better to be as close to the real person (his roots) as possible.

It is the 21st century. We now do have Pan-India movies. Mobility of actors across industries is neither looked down upon or difficult. So it baffles as to why such a step wasn't taken and I think it's an important question that we must all ask.

In a diverse country like our India, I think it's important we prevent biased, inaccurate, exclusionist narratives crafted by specific groups as much as possible. It only threatens our integrity.

Unfortunately, our National Movement history and our textbooks (ex. neglecting the North East region's history) are already plagued with such narratives.

I also want to emphasise: I'm not saying we must go all-out-Marvel-Eternals-Forced-Diversity-BS. I'm just saying portray accurately especially when you are basing it on a true story and when it is highly feasible to do

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