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Hind Rajab controversy highlights film censorship in India, from CBFC delays to bans and rising public pressure on cinema.

From Hind Rajab to Jana Nayagan: Is Film Censorship Tightening in India?

Riz Kh March 25, 2026

Indian cinema has never lacked the courage to confront reality. From political satire to social critique, it has consistently pushed boundaries, questioned authority, and reflected uncomfortable truths. Yet, just as consistently, those very efforts have found themselves restricted — not always by law, but by a system that increasingly appears to decide which stories are allowed to be seen. The latest flashpoint, The Voice of Hind Rajab, brings this tension

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has achieved what only a handful of Indian films have managed in history — and it has done so at remarkable speed. In just seven days,...

Brian review roundup: Critics praise this SXSW indie comedy as funny, awkward and emotionally sharp, with a standout performance by Ben Wang.

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From Oppenheimer to Sinners, filmmakers are returning to 65mm, IMAX and VistaVision, proving large format cinema still defines the true cinematic experience.

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Maddie Ziegler, Uma Thurman and Lana Condor in Pretty Lethal as critics react in Pretty Lethal reviews following the film’s SXSW premiere.

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Sinners cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes the first woman and woman of color to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography at the 2026 Academy Awards.

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Project Hail Mary box office shows a strong hold, crossing $160M worldwide with $60M overseas and strong second weekend projections. — Project Hail Mary Holds Strong, Eyes $45M Weekend as Global Total Crosses $160M

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Project Hail Mary is entering its second weekend with the kind of momentum that signals more than just a strong opening, with the Project Hail Mary box office continuing to show impressive stability. After an impressive debut, the film is...

Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2 Box Office: ₹65 Cr Monday Sets Record

Dhurandhar 2 Delivers Historic ₹65 Crore Monday, Signals Unstoppable Box Office Run

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Redefines Global Opening for Indian Cinema Despite Missing Gulf Markets

Dhurandhar 2 Redefines Global Opening for Indian Cinema Despite Missing Gulf Markets

Project Hail Mary opens to $80M at the US box office, leading a weekend that highlights event cinema, Pixar’s Hoppers run, and Dhurandhar 2’s record debut.

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