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Oct 21, 2026

Box office collections jump 17% as Indian films deliver across genres

Box office collections and audience attendance for Indian films have shown recovery and growth in 2026. Data indicates a 17% increase in cumulative box-office collections compared to the previous year. Films across various budgets and languages have achieved notable success, reflecting changing audience preferences. Regional films have particularly resonated with local audiences before expanding their reach.

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Oct 20, 2026

BARC registration delay deepens TV ratings market rift in India

The ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) is yet to decide on fresh registration applications from BARC and TAM India, a joint venture between Nielsen and Kantar Media. Key concerns include BARC's ownership structure, progress on cross-media measurement and the absence of an updated Broadcast India study, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Oct 20, 2026

Cherry or tabasco? How weight-loss drugs could reshape perfume trends

Fragrance makers are exploring whether changes in appetite, smell and taste among GLP-1 users could influence luxury perfume demand and product innovation.

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Oct 19, 2026

Sony’s Gaurav Banerjee dismisses concerns over foreign investment in India’s media sector

Citing the presence of YouTube, Netflix and Amazon, Banerjee said global media companies recognise India’s long-term growth potential and continue to invest billions of dollars in the market.

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Oct 19, 2026

Salman Khan To Tiger Shroff: Is Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Trying To Rule Bollywood Through Fear?

The latest incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, whose vehicle was targeted by gunmen in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18 has brought the question back into sharp focus

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Oct 18, 2026

South film producers in thrall to streaming deals

Jailer 2, a film starring Rajinikanth, has not been released in major Hindi theaters due to a disagreement. The producer declined to extend the theatrical window from four weeks to eight weeks. Southern films are increasingly prioritizing streaming rights over traditional box-office success, impacting overall profitability. Analysts believe that longer theatrical runs benefit producers and the film ecosystem as a whole.

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Oct 18, 2026

JioHotstar collaborates with DGO for streaming service launch in Nepal

Amit Malhotra, head of International Business in JioStar, said, “With DGO, we can give that audience a much broader offering”.

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Oct 18, 2026

JioHotstar collaborates with DGO, launches streaming service in Nepal

JioHotstar has partnered with Nepal’s DGO to expand its streaming services in the country, adding Indian films, originals, television shows, reality franchises and children’s content to the local platform. The launch extends JioHotstar’s international presence across the UK, Canada, Singapore and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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Oct 18, 2026

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 mints ₹321 crore at box office

The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.

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Oct 18, 2026

Signpost India turns Bengaluru’s Majestic Metro into a digital art showcase

The experience was launched on October 17, 2026, with a midnight art soirée titled ‘Stone to Life’

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