The Hindu's 'First Day First Show' newsletter offers a year-end review of cinema, highlighting top Hindi films, K-dramas, and Malayalam movies of 2025. It also covers regional cinema trends, including Kannada's star-driven year and Tamil cinema's focus on social dramas. The newsletter notes advancements in I-pop music and provides updates on Bollywood casting changes, film first looks, and industry news, including an actor's appearance before the ED and a veteran actor's passing.