S Saraswathi

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Meet India's first Playboy photographer

Meet India's first Playboy photographer

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2015

'When I see an unclothed woman, I do not see nudity; I see the beauty of nature, I see God in every female form.' That's L Ramachandran from Kumbakonam, India's first Playboy photographer, in conversation with S Saraswathi

Review: Anegan is engaging

Review: Anegan is engaging

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

The narrative technique and interesting screenplay of Tamil film Anegan keep things moving at a brisk pace, says S Saraswathi.

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2015

As Ajith's Yennai Arindhaal releases, we look at the movies that made him a star.

Review: Touring Talkies disappoints

Review: Touring Talkies disappoints

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2015

Tamil film Touring Talkies is let down by an almost insensitive script, weak characterisation and inept execution, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2015

S J Surya's Isai is definitely worth a watch.

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

Master the art of hassle-free cooking and satisfy your sweet tooth in a jiffy.

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2015

Debutante director Sam Anton's Darling has a decent pace, some excellent comedy and an engaging screenplay, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

Sundar C's Aambala is a typical masala entertainer with plenty of romance, over-the-top action, humour and great music.

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

Director Shankar's I is an extravagant revenge saga that revolves around a beautiful tale of love sullied by jealousy, greed and anger, says S Saraswathi

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2015

Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.

Eating healthy: 4 ways to cook millet

Eating healthy: 4 ways to cook millet

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2015

How would you like to have it? S Saraswathi helps us with a few recipes.

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

There may be flaws, but there is no denying that Karthik G Krish's Kappal is thoroughly entertaining. But do remember to leave your thinking cap at home, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

Vellaikaara Durai barely makes an impression. The story is let down by an aimless screenplay with tedious characters and average music, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

An intense thriller that sheds light on the deadly war between powerful drug cartels and the police.

Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

Director Prabhu Solomon's Kayal is heartrending tale of love set in the backdrop of the brutal tsunami of 2004.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

The 84-year-old Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner has given some of the best talents to Indian cinema.

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Taut screenplay, simple dialogues, excellent characterisation, admirable performances and perfect execution make Mysskin's Pisaasu a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Lingaa is old wine in a new bottle

Review: Lingaa is old wine in a new bottle

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

K S Ravikumar's Lingaa works only because of the charisma and enigmatic screen presence of the Superstar, says S Saraswathi.