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Why is Hollywood becoming such a force in India?

Anuva Sharma July 9, 2026

The most buzzing film around your theatres today, chances are, might be a Hollywood film. Films like Obsession, Toy Story 5, Backrooms, and the obsessive buzz surrounding upcoming releases like The Odyssey and Spider-Man. Walk into a multiplex today and you’ll notice something interesting. These films aren’t simply releasing in India anymore. They’re becoming events. People are booking first-day shows, avoiding spoilers, watching breakdown videos before release, and in many

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