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In this issue

Our cover star December issue is, Rashmika Mandanna — popularly known as ‘National Crush.’ But she could also be labelled Indian cinema’s face of 2025. Mandanna had five releases, starting with Chhaava in February, one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, and ending with The Girlfriend in November, one of the most important films of the year. The other highlight in this issue is associate editor Arshia Dhar’s interview with Mira Nair. December is also a month of reflection. We hope you enjoy what we’ve put together, as we celebrate another eventful year in cinema. It’s been such a privilege and pleasure to create these magazine issues for you through 2025. Here’s looking forward to many more in the new year!

The “Producer” for All Seasons

Across decades and mediums, Mira Nair crafted both a cinematic legacy and a New York city mayor who reflects it

10+ mins

Everything Everywhere, All at Once

Sanjay Dutt's brainchild, Solaire in Mumbai, is a fever dream of cuisines from around the world

4 mins

DIANA PENTY KEEPS IT CLASSIC

THE ACTOR BRINGS CLASSIC CHIC TO LIFE, MAKING MINIMALISM FEEL FRESH, PLAYFUL AND UNEXPECTEDLY BOLD

2 mins

How They Rolled

For the past 100 years, stars from Fred Astaire to Drake - and sundry Third World despots - have flaunted Rolls-Royce's Phantom as the ultimate automotive status symbol

2 mins

Debut Director Breaks Box Office

Keerthiswaran's quiet confidence led him to his ₹100-crore hit, Dude, proving that the best films are sometimes born out of instinct

4 mins

The Must List: Books, Movies, Shows & More

Actor Priyamani suggests six bingeable shows rooted in the subtle – and occasionally supernatural – art of detection

2 mins

THERE GOES THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

The birthplace of movie magic is now defined by empty sidewalks, shuttered theatres and lost tourists. But if history's taught L.A. anything, even Hollywood's ghosts can find new life in the sequel

6 mins

What To Wear Now

Four industry insiders share their go-to uniforms, hero pieces and the comfort-driven codes that define their personal style

4 mins

ANYA SINGH MOVES WITH FASHIONABLE EASE

IN ELEVATED BASICS AND SNUGGLY SILHOUETTES, THE BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD STAR SHOWS HOW TO STAY COMFORTABLE WITHOUT DIALLING DOWN THE CHIC

2 mins

Hungry for What Endures

Priyanka Chopra Jonas comes to Born Hungry as a producer with the energy of someone who instantly recognises a story shaped by movement, reinvention and the search for home

3 mins

Lights, Camera, Gameplay

Indian cinema's unpredictable future has an unexpected solution — and it lives in our gaming consoles BY ANUSHKA HALVE

3 mins

Emotional Support Cinema

Think of this year's Oscar contenders as a group therapy session for Hollywood - soothing an industry on the brink, one awards screener at a time

3 mins

A CELEBRATION OF POWERFUL.TRAILBLAZING WOMEN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND BEYOND.

HONOURING TALENT. AMPLIFYING VOICES. INSPIRING CHANGE.

5 mins

Celebs' New Virtue Signal: An Exec Producer Credit

Political projects that need the exposure (and distribution) are increasingly turning to issue-driven A-listers to get out their message

3 mins

A Year of Mixed Triumphs

A streaming year defined by bold beginnings, stalling sequels, and performances elevating otherwise uneven material

3 mins

How Much is Moviegoing Worth?

PVR Inox top boss Sanjeev Bijli addresses the question everyone's been asking, amidst conversations on overpriced tickets, overpriced popcorn and endless ads

3 mins

How Sam Altman Played Hollywood

OpenAI's CEO brazenly regurgitated major studios' characters to allow video app Sora 2 to spit out clips tailor-made for users. Insiders at the major agencies are alarmed - and some wonder whether the studios are doing enough

5 mins

Kannada Cinema's Step Forward, Barely

After years of drought, Kannada cinema saw unexpected wins this year — yet the industry remains wary of celebrating too soon

5 mins

The Micro-drama Gold Rush Is Here

As shoots dry up for features and episodic TV in Los Angeles, there have been a few big-money bets placed by Hollywood veterans that soapy, short 'vertical' stories are the next big thing

4 mins

2025 Went Full GIRL

After years of hypermasculine heroes, the monstrous feminine finally found its place, as India discovered its bloodlust with vampires

4 mins

Diane Keaton Made It Look Easy. Don't Be Fooled

The late Oscar winner was a singular screen presence and self-invented style icon who reimagined the screwball heroine for the modern age

4 mins

TRIUMPH IN HER WAKE

With an exceptional year of five releases, Rashmika Mandanna opens up about people- pleasing, toxic productivity, building her own brand - and the film that made her feel seen for the first time

10+ mins

EVERYBODY WANTS THIS

From a first season of scrapped scripts and sparring producers to a cultural phenomenon crackling with chemistry: The cast and creator of Nobody Wants This reveal how Netflix's rom-com went from near-implosion to this fall's sexiest and most anticipated show

10+ mins

THE GHOST WHISPERER

RAHUL SADASIVAN, THE MILD-MANNERED FILMMAKER BEHIND BHOOTHAKALAM AND DIES IRAE, HAS BUILT A CAREER OUT OF FEAR — AND FOUND HIS VOICE IN THE DARK

4 mins

THE ART OF BEING SEEN

How Malaika Arora turned being watched into an art form - and outlasted everyone's expectations

3 mins

Let the Games Begin

The first crop of 2026 Oscar contenders are bound by more than their awards buzz — they also share throughlines

1 mins

INSIDE INDIA'S GLOBAL ATELIER

With Fergie, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga in their portfolio, Falguni Shane Peacock turned feathers and crystals into a global fashion language — and never looked back

5 mins

Uncapping the Craze

Once dismissed composer-singer Himesh Reshammiya is back — and now, the irony has turned into affection. A deep dive into his surprising cultural renaissance

3 mins

BOLLYWOOD'S BIJNESS-CLASS ROMANCE

How a gamble on wedding planners, West Delhi, and two newcomers became the cultural lexicon for a generation with Band Baaja Baaraat

5 mins

Gilmore Girls, Coming This Fall, Forever

Not many TV shows become synonymous with a season the way Gilmore Girls is with fall. The show’s October debut and its charming fictional New England town, Stars Hollow, might have something to do with it.

1 mins

The Architecture of Immersive Chaos

Cinematographer Arvind S. Kashyap recounts moving heaven and earth to bring to life Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1

3 mins

Home Is a Co-Star

Twelve years after meeting on the set of a film that wouldn't release for a decade, actors Adarsh Gourav and Sanjana Sanghi discuss how their teenage friendship evolved into a bond that's helped them weather the highs and lows of stardom

6 mins

The Unlikely Digital Powerhouse

Mr. Faisu has quietly become one of India's most enduring digital success stories. Now, he's ready to prove that content creators can become something more

3 mins

How No Other Choice Conveys the Violent Consequences of AI

Park Chan-wook on his satire inspired by the dwindling job market

3 mins

From Fan to Phenomenon

Actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan breaks down his blockbuster streak, creative instincts and why ordinary heroes still win

5 mins

Seoul Searching

Actor Hina Khan explores South Korea's scenic beauty, historic palaces, cosy cafés and celebrated skincare rituals – all packed into a one-week getaway

2 mins

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The Hollywood Reporter India Magazine Description:

Publisher: Business-Media-Pvt-Ltd

Category: Entertainment

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

In India entertainment isn’t just an industry — it’s part of our identity. From the cinematic grandeur of Bollywood (and the other ’woods) and the rise of streaming platforms to the stadium roars of cricket and the electrifying energy of music concerts, storytelling is woven into our culture. We don’t just watch entertainment; we live it. With that in mind, we are proud to launch The Hollywood Reporter, India, bringing one of the world’s most respected entertainment brands to a country where creativity thrives. The Hollywood Reporter India will be a multimedia platform that extends across print, digital, video and live experiences.

For industry professionals, The Hollywood Reporter India will be an essential resource, delivering credible analysis, exclusive news and a global perspective. For entertainment enthusiasts, it will be an engaging and insightful guide to the world they love.This is not just a publication launch; it’s the beginning of a new conversation about entertainment in India. Whether you are a filmmaker pushin creative boundaries, a producer rethinking business models, an artist redefining success, a sports sta inspiring millions, or a fan who lives and breathes entertainment — this magazine is for you. Welcome to The Hollywood Reporter India.

~ AN RP-SANJIV GOENKA GROUP PUBLICATION