Nazifa Tushi returns to cinema with a trio of upcoming releases

Official announcements have already been made for three of her upcoming films: Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s “Roid”, Raihan Rafi’s “Andhar”, and N Rashed Chowdhury’s “Shokhi Rongomala”.
6 January 2026, 04:51 AM

Siam Ahmed starrer ‘Rakkhosh’ starts overseas filming in Sri Lanka

Actor Siam Ahmed is gearing up for another Eid release, following last year’s “Jongli”, with his upcoming film “Rakkhosh”, directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, best known for “Borbaad”.
5 January 2026, 12:00 PM

Do we still care about cinematic universes?

For over a decade, cinematic universes trained audiences to think in timelines, phases, and post-credit scenes. Films evolved into chapters, chapters evolved into phases, and phases evolved into cultural calendars. Watching a movie stopped being about a single story and started feeling like homework with a very expensive visual budget. In 2026, that structure looks different—driven by audience behaviour, financial realities, creative priorities, and measurable performance data across film and streaming.
5 January 2026, 11:00 AM

Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung Ki no more

Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung Ki has reportedly died at the age of 74 following a prolonged battle with cancer, according to local media reports. His passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues and members of the film industry.
5 January 2026, 07:57 AM

Critics Choice Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ wins best picture

“One Battle After Another” emerged as the top winner at the Critics Choice Awards today (January 5), taking home the prize for best picture. Its filmmaker, Paul Thomas Anderson, was also honoured with the award for best director.
5 January 2026, 05:11 AM

I wanted to be like Shabnur: Tama Mirza

Recently, she has also garnered significant acclaim for her performances in web films, particularly earning praise for her chemistry with actor Afran Nisho. Audiences warmly received her work in "Daagi" and "Amolnama" last year.
5 January 2026, 04:00 AM

Akshaye Khanna joins elite Rs 2,000-crore club in landmark year

Several actors, including Prabhas and Allu Arjun, have come close with blockbuster releases, while Ranbir Kapoor may still reach the mark with upcoming projects. For now, however, Akshaye Khanna stands as the only non-Khan actor to achieve the milestone within a single calendar year.
5 January 2026, 03:00 AM

Veteran cinematographer Abdul Latif Bachchu passes away at 83

Bachchu had been suffering from multiple health complications for some time and was taken abroad for advanced treatment in July this year. After returning to Bangladesh, his condition appeared stable. He was scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure on Sunday evening, but died earlier in the day at 12:30pm at a private hospital in Dhanmondi.
4 January 2026, 14:58 PM

Runa Khan fronts psychological thriller ‘Roktochaya’

The film has been produced with an eye on the Cannes Film Festival, the director said, adding that the story addresses the discrimination women continue to face in contemporary society.
4 January 2026, 07:47 AM

Anil Kapoor acquires ‘Nayak’ copyrights, hints at possible sequel

Actor Anil Kapoor has reportedly acquired the rights to his 2001 political drama “Nayak”, fuelling speculation about a possible sequel nearly 25 years after the film’s release.
4 January 2026, 04:45 AM

Hridoy Khan returns to acting, makes directorial debut with ‘Trapped’

Hridoy has directed and acted in the short film “Trapped”, marking his debut as a filmmaker. The 28-minute-35-second mystery drama also stars Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa, once a prominent face on television and in commercials, who makes her acting comeback through this project.
4 January 2026, 04:17 AM

Apurba’s ‘political’ claims are from fake accounts

Apurba has categorically stated that these remarks do not reflect his views. Urging people to refrain from publishing such false news and misleading statements, he wrote in the caption of his post, “Please refrain from spreading such fake news and statements. Otherwise, legal action will be taken.”
3 January 2026, 04:55 AM

Actress Nadia welcomes baby girl on New Year’s Day

Bangladeshi actress Sallha Khanam Nadia has welcomed a baby girl, sharing the news on the first day of the year.
2 January 2026, 08:36 AM

Jaya Ahsan’s ‘OCD’ releasing in February

Directed by Soukarya Ghosal, “OCD” is described as a psychological drama rooted in the impact of childhood trauma. The film explores how a single bitter experience can irreversibly shape a child’s future, with its emotional burden often carried for a lifetime.
2 January 2026, 04:48 AM

Hold on to your cinema seat tight: Siam Ahmed

Actor Siam Ahmed has signalled an intense and high-stakes year ahead on the big screen, urging audiences to “hold on tight to their cinema seats” as he prepares to return with a slate of new characters and stories in the new year.
2 January 2026, 03:56 AM

2026 films to look forward to

A new year has begun. In the past year, a total of 46 Dhallywood films were released, of which only a handful managed to achieve commercial success. Audience turnout was largely concentrated around Eid releases, while a few other films earned appreciation from viewers and critics alike.
1 January 2026, 10:31 AM

Salman Khan’s throwback clip sparks wave of retro nostalgia online

Bollywood star Salman Khan has sent fans on a nostalgic trip after sharing a playful throwback video that quickly went viral on social media.
1 January 2026, 08:40 AM

New Bangladeshi OTT releases lined up for the year ahead

Bangladeshi OTT platforms are gearing up to offer a wide range of new content in the coming year, with web series, feature films and game shows planned across Chorki, Hoichoi, iScreen and BongoBD.
1 January 2026, 08:33 AM

An industry cannot survive on festival-centric releases alone: Misha Sawdagor

Having acted in a record number of films, he has long held a top position as a leading antagonist. In recent years, he has consciously pushed beyond familiar territory, experimenting with varied roles.
1 January 2026, 05:54 AM

Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things’ finale debuts

Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), were quickly inundated with reactions from viewers reporting crashes, buffering, and login failures just minutes into the two-hour conclusion of the Duffer Brothers’ hit supernatural drama.
1 January 2026, 05:17 AM