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Rishi Iyer

News Editor — Industry & Deals

News Editor. Industry deals, casting scoops, distribution, festival circuit. Formerly Mid-Day, Box Office India, and Pinkvilla.

3 stories 11 yrs experience 📍 Mumbai, India

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Beat

Casting, deals, distribution, box office, festivals, streaming acquisitions, scoops on production

Expertise

Box office reporting Casting scoops Festival news Streaming deals Industry conferences

Languages

English Hindi Tamil Marathi

Credentials

🎓 Education

PG Diploma Journalism, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) · BA Mass Comm, Symbiosis Pune

📰 Previously

Mid-Day (2018–2024) · Box Office India (2015–2018) · Pinkvilla (2013–2015)

★ Awards & Memberships

Mumbai Press Club Scoop of the Year nominee (2023) · Asian Academy Creative Awards News finalist

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure

My sources are diverse; I do not pay for tips. Family member works at a talent agency — I recuse from any deal-reporting touching their clients.

Bylines

Stories by Rishi Iyer

3 published

News

Christopher Nolan’s Next Film: The Odyssey Adaptation Confirmed for 2026

Universal Pictures has confirmed that Christopher Nolan's follow-up to *Oppenheimer* will be an adaptation of Homer's *The Odyssey*, scheduled for…

May 22, 2026

News

Apple TV+ Renews Severance for Season 3, Confirms 2025 Release

Apple TV+ has officially renewed *Severance* for a third season. Filming has been underway since spring.

May 22, 2026

News

Cannes 2024: Sean Baker’s Anora Wins the Palme d’Or

Sean Baker's *Anora* — a Brooklyn-set love story starring Mikey Madison — has won the Palme d'Or at the 77th…

May 22, 2026

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May 2026

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About Rishi Iyer

Who is Rishi Iyer?: News Editor. Industry deals, casting scoops, distribution, festival circuit. Formerly Mid-Day, Box Office India, and Pinkvilla.
What does Rishi Iyer cover?: Casting, deals, distribution, box office, festivals, streaming acquisitions, scoops on production
How can I contact Rishi Iyer?: Email Rishi Iyer directly at rishi@thedigitalwise.com or on X/Twitter at RishiIyerNews.
How is Rishi Iyer qualified to review films?: Rishi Iyer holds PG Diploma Journalism, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) · BA Mass Comm, Symbiosis Pune. Prior experience: Mid-Day (2018–2024) · Box Office India (2015–2018) · Pinkvilla (2013–2015).
Does Rishi Iyer receive payment from studios or streamers?: No. Rishi Iyer is on salary at TheDigitalWise and has no commercial relationship with studios, streamers, or talent. Every conflict-of-interest disclosure is published on this profile.
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