Newton

Vikramaditya Motwane says no space left for indie films in India: ‘Even streamers aren’t our saviours’

May 09, 2025 5:28 pm

Vikramaditya Motwane suggested that the only viable path to making a homegrown original indie film today is by securing an international producer, as it significantly increases the chances of theatrical release and distribution.

Anjali Patil featured in films such as Chakravyuh, The Silence and Kaala. (Photo: Instagram/anjalipatilofficial)

‘Newton’ actor Anjali Patil loses nearly Rs 6 lakh to 'drug parcel' fraud

January 03, 2024 6:27 pm

The Bollywood actor was informed of a drug parcel purportedly seized by the customs department with her name and information on it. The DN Nagar police in Mumbai have registered a case.

Amit Masurkar on Newton winning National Award: I hope this award creates a bigger space for relevant political cinema

April 13, 2018 2:39 pm

Newton has bagged the Best Hindi Film award at the 65th National Film Awards. The film's director Amit Masurkar told indianexpress.com that he hopes this award and the film's commercial success creates a bigger space for relevant political cinema.

From Toilet: Ek Prem Katha to Newton, a roundup of the best Bollywood films of 2017

December 29, 2017 1:05 pm

In a not-so-great year, there were nevertheless a host of ground-breaking films (one celebrating toilet humour, the ultimate idealist Newton, and two death-haunted family dramas) that reaffirm your faith in good and entertaining cinema.

Free and Fair

December 23, 2017 1:07 am

Screening of Newton at Indian Express Film Club has audience members discussing development and democracy in India

‘This movie is not a statement. It’s a perspective’

December 09, 2017 12:48 am

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai on producing films of fellow directors and making a difference through cinema.

Rajkummar Rao won 3 bigs at Star Screen Awards 2017

Rajkummar Rao: I'd like to receive an Oscar from Meryl Streep

December 04, 2017 2:46 pm

Rajkummar Rao has bagged the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor trophies at the Star Screen Awards 2017 for Newton and Bareilly Ki Barfi. His Newton is India's official entry at the Oscars.

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A New Dalit Hero

October 05, 2017 10:21 am

‘Newton’ showcases a protagonist unencumbered by his past

Newton box office collection day 7: Rajkummar Rao starrer earns Rs 11.83 crore

September 29, 2017 5:18 pm

Newton box office collection day 7: Though this Rajkummar Rao film opened poorly with only Rs 96 lakhs, it has managed to show some tremendous growth. The film, which is also India’s official entry to Oscars this year, is on the up and up at the box office.

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This scene from Newton is Twitterati's latest choice for memes

September 25, 2017 8:06 pm

A scene from Newton has caught their attention of the Twitterati. The scene has Rajkummar Rao talking to Pankaj Tripathi, and this brief exchange has now become a hilarious meme on social media.