The South Indian film producers on Sunday pushed back against proposed OTT window mandates without mutual consultation. In a meeting held on Sunday (April 19) at Hotel Dasapalla, leading film producers and representatives from the Producers’ Associations and Guilds of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala met to address the critical challenges threatening the film production sector.

Producer Sreenivasa Kumar has taken to his X account to share the official statement and keynote on the meeting. It was issued by The Steering Committee, South Indian Film Producers Association (SIFPA).

The assembly unanimously condemned any unilateral decisions taken by other stakeholders of the industry regarding theatrical terms or 8 weeks OTT window terms, without mutual consultation. It was emphasised that the existing film-making ecosystem, which supports thousands of livelihoods, cannot be disturbed overnight, as such sudden shifts would create chaos for projects at various stages of production.

Steering Committee: A high-level steering committee, comprising representative members from each of the four South Indian language film industries, has been established to oversee immediate challenges and facilitate frequent coordination among the four language industries and Producers.

Advisory to Producers: All Producer members are advised to continue with their current processes of film-making, sale terms of various rights and release schedules on their own, without any controls or terms imposed by any Association.

Stand on OTT Windowing: Producer Members are specifically advised not to issue any letters of commitment regarding OTT release windows at this stage to any Association or Sector. Any such terms must only be decided through collective consultation to ensure the financial viability of the production sector.

The newly formed Steering Committee of SIFPA will meet frequently to ensure that the Producer, the primary risk-taker of the industry, remains a sovereign stakeholder in all decision-making processes.

Deepika Padukone surprised fans on Sunday, April 19, by announcing that she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh. The couple shared the joyful news through an adorable post featuring their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test, along with two evil eye emojis.Following the announcement, social media users began looking back at Deepika’s recent public appearances, with many speculating that she may have already been pregnant during those outings.One such moment that grabbed attention was her presence at Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s concert in Mumbai on March 20. Deepika attended the event with Ranveer’s mother Anju Bhavnani and sister Ritika Bhavnani, wearing an elegant Ajrakh kurta set.Fans quickly connected the dots. One user wrote, “Mere ko laga tha she is pregnant, congratulations Dipveer” (I felt she was pregnant), while another added, “I told you already.” Several others chimed in with, “I noticed it back then,” and “Yup, I noticed it yesterday,” pointing to her earlier outings and brand appearances. Some also commented, “I noticed it in the JioMart ad”, and “Oh!!! now we got it why she covered her dupatta”, while celebratory emojis flooded the comments section.The speculation didn’t end there. In the days after the concert, Deepika was spotted stepping out with Ranveer in loose, comfortable outfits, including oversized T-shirts and baggy pants. These looks further added to the buzz, with fans suggesting the signs were visible even then.A few users also revisited her campaign with JioMart titled Time aur Paise Dono Bachaye, where she appeared in a red saree alongside Ranveer. According to some fans, she may have already been expecting during that shoot as well.On the work front, Deepika will reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film also features Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Abhay Verma, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi and Jaideep Ahlawat, and is slated to hit theatres on December 24, 2026. She will also appear in Raaka, directed by Atlee and co-starring Allu Arjun.

French actor Nathalie Baye, known for her work in films such as Catch Me If You Can and Downton Abbey: A New Era, has passed away at the age of 77. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she died on Friday at her Paris residence due to complications arising from Lewy body dementia.

Following the news of her demise, tributes began pouring in from across the world. French President Emmanuel Macron also honoured the late actor, writing, “We loved Nathalie Baye so much. She accompanied, through her voice, her smiles and her reserve, these last decades of French cinema, from François Truffaut to Tonie Marshall. An actress with whom we loved, dreamed and grew up. We think of her family and her loved ones.”

She went on to become one of the prominent faces of French cinema, working with acclaimed directors such as François Truffaut in Day for Night and Jean-Luc Godard in Every Man for Himself. Her other notable French films include The Return of Martin Guerre and Vénus Beauté Institute.

Baye also earned international recognition for her role in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, where she played Leonardo DiCaprio’s mother.

One of her final appearances on screen was in Downton Abbey: A New Era, where she shared screen space with Maggie Smith.

Her personal life was also deeply connected to the world of arts and cinema.

She shared her daughter, Laura Smet, with late singer Johnny Hallyday, and the two even collaborated professionally on occasion—adding a personal and emotional layer to her artistic journey.

Deepika Padukone left fans pleasantly surprised on Sunday, April 19, after revealing that she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh. The couple shared the happy update through a heartwarming photo featuring their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test, accompanied by two evil eye emojis. (Also read: When Deepika Padukone said motherhood was the ‘best role’ of her life: ‘It makes you…’ )

One moment that caught attention was her visit to Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s concert in Mumbai on March 20. Deepika attended the event with Ranveer’s mother Anju Bhavnani and sister Ritika Bhavnani, dressed in a graceful Ajrakh kurta set.

One user wrote, “Mere ko laga tha she is pregnant, congratulations Dipveer” (I felt she was pregnant), while another added, “I told you already.” Several others said, “I noticed it back then,” and “Yup, I noticed it yesterday,” pointing to earlier appearances and campaigns. Some also commented, “I noticed it in the JioMart ad”, and “Oh!!! now we got it why she covered her dupatta”, while celebratory emojis flooded the section.

The curiosity didn’t stop there. In the days following the concert, Deepika was seen stepping out with Ranveer in relaxed, oversized outfits, including a loose T-shirt and baggy pants. These looks further fuelled speculation, with fans suggesting the signs were visible even then.

Some also revisited her campaign with JioMart, titled Time aur Paise Dono Bachaye, where she appeared in a red saree alongside Ranveer. According to a section of fans, she may have already been expecting during that shoot as well.