62nd national film awards

Renowned director Salim Ahamed, celebrated for his masterpiece 'Adaminte Makan Abu', presents his much-anticipated fifth film, 'LEFTOVER', at the prestigious 2026 Cannes Film Festival. This compelling tale, drawn from the tapestry of everyday existence and human perseverance, features a talented cast including Arjun Radhakrishnan and Roshan Mathew.

Anticipation for Suriya and Trisha's 'Karuppu' is soaring as advance bookings in Tamil Nadu have surpassed ₹1 crore within just 20 hours. The action drama, directed by RJ Balaji, also boasts a strong ensemble cast including acclaimed Malayalam actors like Indrans, whose inspiring journey Suriya recently lauded. The film is set for a May 14 release.

Indian boxers face a challenging path to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, with four qualification opportunities beginning in 2027. The World Championships in Astana and three other qualifiers will offer a limited number of quota places across 14 weight categories, featuring gender parity for the first time in Olympic boxing under the new World Boxing governing body.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has been raving about Lane Hutson’s playoff play with the Montreal Canadiens. Friedman thinks Hutson could win multiple Norris Trophies in his career after a dominant performance against the Buffalo Sabres. The defenseman’s emergence is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sai Tamhankar acknowledges that her role in 'Mimi' was a game-changer for her career in Bollywood, opening doors to new opportunities and accolades. She feels that a theatrical premiere might have further enhanced its success. Tamhankar also expressed pride in Kriti Sanon’s National Award win for their collaboration and maintains a strong friendship with her.

Fresh off her National Award win, Manasi Parekh is championing Gujarati cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. As accredited producers, she and her team are showcasing 35 films to international buyers, highlighting the industry's creative depth and storytelling prowess.

Veteran actor Prakash Raj joins the highly anticipated pan-India film ‘Dragon’, starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel. Known for impactful performances, Raj is expected to portray a significant, commanding role that will amplify the film's buzz. His addition further strengthens the ensemble cast, raising expectations for an intense on-screen dynamic with Jr NTR in this action drama.

Jackie Shroff's 'The Great Grand Superhero - Aliens ka Aagman', directed by National Award-winner Manish Saini and produced by Zee Studios and Amdavad Films, is set to release on May 29, 2026. The film blends childhood wonder, a grandfather-grandson bond, and an alien adventure into one heartwarming cinematic experience.

Despite volatile markets, investors continued to pour money into mutual funds in April, with equity funds seeing Rs 38,440 crore in net inflows and debt funds experiencing a significant Rs 2.47 lakh crore. This marks the 62nd consecutive month of equity inflows, indicating a balanced, allocation-focused approach by investors seeking diversified strategies to navigate market fluctuations.

Malayalam action-comedy 'Athiradi' is garnering positive early reviews following its paid premiere shows. Audiences are praising its blend of humor, emotional depth, and commercial elements, with particular excitement surrounding a surprise cameo. The film, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, is set for a full theatrical release on May 14.

Sanjay Dutt's film ‘Aakhri Sawal’ is set for its theatrical release on May 15. The film has finally received its certification from the Central Board of Film Certification just two days before it hits the screens. It has been granted a UA 16+ certificate by the CBFC.

India-born filmmaker Soumya Jyoti Pratihari's documentary "Shunya: Being Prafulla Mohanti" has won the Tongues on Fire Flame Award for Best LGBTQIA+ film at the UK Asian Film Festival. The film chronicles the five-decade friendship between artist Prafulla Mohanti and Derek Moore, highlighting Mohanti's creative legacy and journey as a migrant artist.

Acclaimed director R Balki received the prestigious Dasari Award in Hyderabad on Monday during 'The Creators Fest,' celebrating cinematic excellence and the legacy of filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao. The event, coinciding with 'Directors' Day,' honored Balki for his contributions to contemporary Indian cinema, with other filmmakers also recognized for their storytelling prowess.

The Bombay High Court has officially disposed of the commercial appeal regarding the 2002 film 'Kaante', following a settlement between Pritish Nandy Communications and White Feather Films. As per the consent terms approved on April 21, 2026, Sanjay Gupta’s production house will pay a lump sum of Rs. 2.55 crore to PNC within 60 days. This settlement resolves a 2016 arbitration dispute that originally involved a claim of Rs. 3.52 crore. Failure to pay within the stipulated window will result in the resumption of original litigation proceedings.

Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning actor Jodie Comer has been cast in the lead role of HBO's upcoming limited series The Chain, a thriller from writer and showrunner Damon Lindelof and Media Res.