Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy for Marty Supreme at the 83rd awards in Beverly Hills. He beat Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney in the category. It was his first Globe win after five nominations. DiCaprio’s film One Battle After Another led the night with four awards, including best film and best director. Jessie Buckley won best drama actress for Hamnet, which also took best drama film. Other winners included Teyana Taylor, Rose Byrne, Stellan Skarsgård and Wagner Moura. TV honours went to Adolescence, with Owen Cooper winning best supporting actor. (PC: BBC)

A dog has won a major acting prize at the 9th Astra Film Awards. Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, took the Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller category for the 2025 film Good Boy. The award was given by the Hollywood Creative Alliance. Actors Ethan Hawke and Alison Brie were among the nominees. Alfie Williams, Sally Hawkins and Sophie Thatcher were also in the race. The film shows a dog trying to protect the person it loves while facing danger it cannot understand. Writer and director Ben Leonberg accepted the prize by video and said, “Indy is honored to accept this award.” (PC: X)

Ladakh has welcomed its first multiplex with the launch of a PVR INOX two-screen cinema in Leh town, perched at about 11,500 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest multiplexes in India. The facility, opened on December 20, 2025, offers advanced 2K projection, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and 3D technology, attracting locals, tourists and army families seeking indoor entertainment in the region’s harsh winter conditions. Previously, Leh relied on a mobile digital theatre. While many residents are excited, some locals worry the cinema could influence cultural identity amid ongoing discussions on preserving Ladakh’s heritage. (PC: The Telegraph)

Dhurandhar has become the highest grossing Hindi film, its makers said on Wednesday. Jio Studios said the Ranveer Singh film earned ₹831 crore net in India after 33 days. This beat the Hindi run of Pushpa 2, which made about ₹821 crore. The studio shared a poster to mark the record. Some trade trackers disputed the claim and said Dhurandhar’s total is closer to ₹782 crore. They said it still needs about ₹40 crore to cross Pushpa 2. The spy film is directed by Aditya Dhar and stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and R Madhavan. Part two is due in March 2026. (PC: X)

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan has received certification from the UK's British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) with a '15' rating, while still awaiting clearance from India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The UK certificate restricts the film to viewers aged 15 and above due to strong language, frequent violence, sexual activity, and drug misuse. With the film scheduled for theatrical release on January 9, 2026, the makers have filed a petition at Madras High Court seeking CBFC certification. The UK clearance allows the film's release in British markets, but the ongoing battle with India's censor board continues just days before the planned premiere. (PC: Times Now)

Marathi film Dashavatar, directed by Subodh Khanolkar, has entered the Oscar 2026 contention list. The director confirmed the development on Monday. The film is among a limited number of titles selected from thousands of global entries. This marks a major moment for Marathi and regional Indian cinema. Zee Studios and the film’s producers called it a historic achievement. Dashavatar tells the story of a folk artist from Konkan who performs the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. The film released in theatres in September 2025. Final Oscar nominations will be announced later this month.

Netflix released the final episode of Stranger Things at 01:00 GMT on Thursday, ending the show’s 10-year run. The two-hour finale caused heavy traffic and briefly slowed Netflix servers for some users. Fans also watched the episode at special cinema events held in several US and Canadian cities, where cast members made appearances. The series, set in the town of Hawkins, began in 2016 and starred Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder and David Harbour. The final chapter showed the last fight against Vecna and the Mind Flayer and included an epilogue set 18 months later, offering closure to most main characters. (PC: BBC)

India on Tuesday said filmmakers have artistic freedom after Chinese media criticised the film Battle of Galwan. The Salman Khan movie is based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. Khan plays Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who died in the incident. Government sources said India allows freedom of expression and the government has no role in the film. They said anyone with concerns can approach the defence ministry for details. China’s state-run Global Times claimed the film distorts facts and placed blame on Indian troops for the clash. India has said 20 soldiers were killed in the fighting. (PC: NDTV)

China's state-run newspaper Global Times has strongly criticized Salman Khan's upcoming film Battle of Galwan following its December 27 teaser release. Based on the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, the film stars Salman Khan as Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu and is scheduled for April 2026 release. Chinese military experts accused Bollywood of distorting historical facts and presenting one-sided narratives, claiming the films prioritize emotional storytelling over historical accuracy. Chinese netizens on Weibo harshly criticized the film's visuals, costumes, and historical portrayal, with one user mockingly saying "When history falls short, Bollywood steps in." Military experts warned the narrative could heighten ongoing diplomatic tensions despite recent improvements. (PC: News 18)

Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, continued its strong box office run on Day 25, earning over ₹10 crore on its fourth Monday and crossing the ₹700 crore mark in India. Despite a dip in weekday collections, the film’s total national net now stands at about ₹701.25 crore, according to Sacnilk box office estimates. Released in theatres on December 5, Dhurandhar has sustained audience interest well beyond its opening weeks, solidifying its place among the year’s biggest Bollywood hits. (PC: X)