Directed by Kiran Rao, the rural comedy-drama has raked in 50 million yen (approximately Rs 2.75 crore) in 45 days at the Japanese box office. By comparison, “Pathaan” grossed around 50 million yen, and “Salaar” brought in 46 million yen during their respective runs in Japan, as per trade data from Sacnilk.

This episode starts with a captivating song about Bagerhat, penned by Moniruzzaman Palash, and performed with a dance routine by over a hundred students from various local educational institutions.

Brad Pitt experienced a major health scare while filming a car crash scene for his upcoming movie “F1”.

Film director Shah Alam Mondal passed away at United Hospital today at 6:15pm. His death was confirmed to The Daily Star by Deputy Secretary General Apurbo Rana of the Bangladesh Film Directors Association.

People were outraged by the horrendous incident where several dogs and a cat were poisoned at Japan Garden City on November 22. This heartless act has united showbiz celebrities in protest, as they demanded justice and take steps to ensure the culprits were duly punished.

The screening was attended by an array of stars, including Puja Chery, Siam Ahmed, Prarthana Fardin Dighi, Orchita Sporshia, Samonty Shoumi, and Rukaiya Jahan Chamak, alongside director Anonno Mamun.

Gias Uddin Selim's last film "Kajolrekha," based on the 400-year-old "Maimansingha Gitika", makes its way to OTT debut after a seven-month-long run in theatres.

The announcement follows comments from director Jon Watts during an interview with Collider on Friday, where he stated, “I don’t know what I’m directing next, and I don’t think there’s going to be a ‘Wolfs’ sequel.” 

Famed for her roles in both Bangladeshi and Pakistani cinema, Shabnam left a lasting impact. One of her most iconic performances came in the film “Ammajan,” where she played the title role, earning widespread love and recognition. Reflecting on the legacy of that role, she shared, "Wherever I go, people still call me Ammajan. When I go to the market, I hear, ‘Here comes Ammajan!’ It makes me feel proud and honoured."

The film will star Mithun Chakraborty opposite Bangladeshi actress Afsana Mimi. To ensure the screenplay does justice to the source material, Pal will travel to Bangladesh to research and review the locations referenced in the novel.

After Sony TV confirmed that “CID” would return to television after six years, fans couldn't hold their excitement. The production team has begun filming, and the makers have revealed the premiere date for “CID” Season 2.

The sequel to Priyadarshan's classic comedy film “Bhagam Bhag” is set to kick off its production soon, bringing back the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Govinda after 18 years.

In an effort to understand the challenges and tentative guidelines, The Daily Star reached out to board members and stakeholders. Their insights highlight the complexities of transitioning from the long-standing censor board to a modern certification body.

The world premiere of Disney's "Moana 2" sailed into Oahu, Hawaii yesterday along with a celebration of Pacific Islander heritage.

Critics argue that this tactic has allowed Shakib to dominate the box office during Eid holidays in recent years. However, the question, “Just how strong is Shakib’s market appeal outside Eid?” has been raised repeatedly — and “Dorod” has found itself facing that very test.

Actress Mousumi Hamid has been the subject of much speculation recently, following her comments on marital separation. While many assumed she was referring to her marriage, she later clarified that her remarks were meant in a broader context.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has announced seven priority programmes, including a nationwide talent hunt and a youth festival, to reignite the cultural landscape of Bangladesh.

Two highly anticipated Hollywood productions have premiered in Bangladesh today for local audiences. The musical fantasy “Wicked” and the Christmas fantasy comedy “Red One” debuted at Star Cineplex, according to an official press release shared with local media by the multiplex authorities.

When “The Bong Connection”, directed by Anjan Dutt, was released in 2006, legendary director Rituparno Ghosh called actor Parambrata Chatterjee and told him that he could never make a film like that. What was so special about the movie that Rituparno himself was envious of the creation?

The 17th International Short and Independent Film Festival's existing committee has been suspended.