Movies – RMN Stars

Representational AI image of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in the Bollywood film Ramayana with cinematic lighting and epic landscape.

Ramayana’s ‘M’ Rating: The Divine Smokescreen

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 - by RMN Stars - Leave a Comment

While Australia labels Ramayana’s footage as mature content, critics argue the ₹4,000 crore epic serves as a divine smokescreen, bridging religious mythology with domestic political strategies and potential voter polarization.

Concept art showing South Indian actors Vishal, Gopichand, Jayam Ravi, and Allari Naresh wearing tailored black tuxedos in classic secret agent poses against a sleek espionage background.

Feature Films / Movies / Opinion / Slide / South Indian

Why South India Can Build the Next James Bond IP

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 - by RMN Stars - Leave a Comment

Award-winning journalist Rakesh Raman analyzes why Bollywood fails the spy genre, proposing four South Indian stars to anchor a multilingual, globally competitive “Indian James Bond” intellectual property.

Lionsgate worldwide casting call for live-action Naruto movie featuring Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura roles

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Naruto Live-Action Casting Call Opens Worldwide

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 - by RMN Stars - Leave a Comment

Lionsgate has opened a global casting search for actors to play Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura in the live-action movie directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The call for Team 7 leads is now active as pre-production ramps up.

AI-generated representational image of Toy Story 5 characters facing modern electronics.

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Moana Tops Global Box Office July 2026

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 - by RMN Stars - Leave a Comment

Disney’s Moana claims the #1 global spot with a $95 million debut, while Toy Story 5 approaches the $900 million milestone in a dominant weekend for theatrical releases worldwide.

Thalapathy Vijay loading a shotgun in a gritty scene from the Jana Nayagan trailer.

Feature Films / Movies / Slide / South Indian

Jana Nayagan July Release: Vijay’s Final Bow

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 - by RMN Stars - Leave a Comment

After surviving AI controversies, certification hurdles, and a massive HD leak, Thalapathy Vijay’s final political thriller, Jana Nayagan, is officially set to hit theaters this July following his inauguration as CM.

Official movie poster for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey featuring lead cast members against a mythic sea backdrop.

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Nolan’s The Odyssey Anticipation Index

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 - by RMN Stars - Leave a Comment

Discover why Christopher Nolan’s $250 million The Odyssey earned a 3/5 on the RMN Stars Movie Anticipation Index, weighing its groundbreaking IMAX 70mm cinematography against a perceived lack of narrative originality.