Lata Jha

A fresh plagiarism row involving composer Pritam has reignited debate over cross-border music copyright. While streaming makes similarities easier to spot, enforcing rights across countries remains legally complex and costly.

While film unions play significant roles in industry dynamics, their actions remain unenforceable under contract law, showcasing the complexities of union influence in the film industry.

Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform is adopting a watch-time-based payout model, reflecting a broader push by streaming services to link content spending to actual viewer engagement—raising fresh questions for smaller creators and regional studios.

The discontinuation of CBFC's fast track certification option may complicate releases for producers, particularly smaller ones. However, it could level the playing field by ensuring all filmmakers face the same certification timelines, addressing concerns of rising costs for expedited services.

Zee Entertainment's partnership with FIFA for the World Cup 2026 boosts competition in India's broadcasting landscape. Experts suggest it enhances Zee's advertisement potential and appeals to younger audiences, despite the challenges of fragmented subscriptions and varied streaming quality.

Regional OTT platforms are carving out niche audiences with local-language storytelling, betting on underserved communities even as discovery and monetization remain key challenges.

In the pan-India era, a celebrity's biggest risk may not be a court case but cultural backlash. Social media can turn local grievances into national controversies, damaging endorsements, trust and regional audience goodwill.

Even as India's music industry grows, film producers are struggling to sell movie soundtracks. Music labels have become cautious and want film soundtracks that have durability on streaming platforms.

Bollywood struggles to perform evenly in southern markets like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, despite success in Telugu states. Regional films dominate, driving content preferences, while marketing strategies must adapt to local tastes to improve acceptance of Hindi films.

New Delhi, June 25 -- The box office success of Bollywood films in the south has been uneven, with unimpressive numbers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala even for big hits.