J. Stuart Blackton’s pioneering 1906 film turned chalk drawings into motion, opening a new chapter in the history of visual storytelling

Star Cineplex is continuing its expansion across Bangladesh, launching new branches in cities beyond the capital, Dhaka.

Veteran actor Dolly Zahur has described her Eid release “Domm” as a rare departure from conventional storytelling, as the film draws a positive response from audiences.

The web-film explores the daily lives, rights, and living conditions of tea plantation workers. “Cha Gorom” is scheduled to premiere on Chorki on April 14.

India’s West Bengal’s Bengali entertainment industry, or Tollywood, has announced an indefinite strike starting April 7 in response to the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, highlighting urgent concerns over safety on film and television sets.

In response, directors and producers of the Eid releases have voiced concern. In a joint statement, they expressed respect for the government’s decision but warned of its potential impact on ongoing festive releases and the wider industry.

The long-delayed spy thriller “Masud Rana” is finally set to hit theatres this Eid-ul-Azha, with its trailer scheduled for release later this week.

Md Noor Islam, whose life inspired the Eid release “Domm”, spoke to journalists on April 4, recounting his harrowing experience of abduction and survival. Directed by Redoan Rony and starring Afran Nisho, the film is based on the true story of Noor Islam, who was abducted by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2008 and later returned home against all odds.

More than a classic Hollywood star, he remains a reminder that dignity and gentleness can be their own kind of power

The theatrical experience has been under quiet negotiation for years, reshaped by streaming, shrinking attention spans, and an industry increasingly inclined to design films for quick consumption rather than sustained engagement. Into this landscape arrives “Project Hail Mary”, a film that feels almost defiant in how fully it leans into what cinema can achieve when it assumes the audience is actually watching.

Recent Eid releases show faith as part of everyday life -- complex, personal, and often contradictory

They were travelling in a moving auto-rickshaw when a mugger tried to snatch a bag. During the attempt, the vehicle lost control and overturned.

Following its run in multiplexes, Eid release “Rakkhosh” is now screening in single-screen theatres, where it continues to receive a positive response from audiences and exhibitors. The commercial romantic thriller, starring Siam Ahmed, has been praised by viewers and film enthusiasts since its release.

Tarkovsky is often called the “poet of cinema”. In his films, frames speak through a language of silence.

This marks the film’s second major appearance at a European festival.

Salman Khan has extended support to numerous people through his Being Human foundation, which has been backing healthcare and education efforts since 2007. Among those helped is Reena Raju from Karnataka, who has undergone two heart transplants. She recently shared how the actor stood by her during one of the most challenging periods of her life.

Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton are set to headline a new sequel series to Peaky Blinders, with the upcoming instalment introducing a new generation of the Shelby family.

This Eid-ul-Fitr marked the debut of Kolkata’s Jyotirmoyee Kundu in the Bangladeshi film industry, starring opposite Shakib Khan in “Prince”. Having begun her journey on television with “Bodhua” in 2024 and making her big-screen debut in 2025 with “Prajapati 2” alongside Dev, the young actor is still only three years into her career.

He left his Gulshan residence with his daughter, Zaima Rahman, and arrived at the Jigatola venue around 6:55 pm, according to Somoy TV.

Ending on a warm note, Ujjal said, “Today is Alamgir’s birthday. I send him my heartfelt prayers and love. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.”