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Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is visually enchanting, so watch it in spite of some flaws.

Review: Broken Horses is a pale version of Parinda

Review: Broken Horses is a pale version of Parinda

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

For those who haven't watched Parinda, Broken Horses could perhaps be a moving, serious watch. But for those who have already been blown away by Chopra's original, Broken Horses pales in comparison, says Paloma Sharma.

Review: Why Beauty And The Beast is a 5-star movie

Review: Why Beauty And The Beast is a 5-star movie

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

A cinematic experience like this one doesn't come by too often, raves Kshamaya Daniel.

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

There is very little in the film to keep the audience engaged.

Review: Save yourself from Left Behind!

Review: Save yourself from Left Behind!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Left Behind is a film you need to leave behind, warns Paloma Sharma.

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Jeeva lacks the unique touch that director Suseenthiran's works are generally associated with.

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Island City should not be missed, raves Aseem Chhabra.

Review: Yennai Arindhaal is an interesting cop film

Review: Yennai Arindhaal is an interesting cop film

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Yennai Arindhaal cleverly caters to Ajith's mass hero image

'My nude pictures became national news'

'My nude pictures became national news'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'People thought I am doing this for promotions, but I wouldn't do that.' 'I have better things to do and better ideas to promote myself.'

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Jigarthanda is an engrossing gangster film with a series of bizarre twists and turns that keeps you guessing, writes S Saraswathi.

'I'm completely fearless!'

'I'm completely fearless!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'Even though Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyon was not a hit, people still remember me. I must have done some really good acting in it. I met Akshay (Kumar, her co-star) recently and he told me 'tu toh director ban gayi hai' (you've become a director). I told him you can never predict where life takes you.' Divya Khosla Kumar prepares us for Sanam Re.

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Pizza 2-Villa is a well-written film, according to S Saraswathi.

Why this election matters so much for Farooq Abdullah

Why this election matters so much for Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

'And the old war horse has left nothing to chance. He campaigned vigorously in the by-election defying his age,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir.

Review: Kaanchi falls short of expectations

Review: Kaanchi falls short of expectations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The hit pair of Indrajith and Murali Gopy combined with the writing talent of Jeyamohan could not save Kaanchi

Will these films win an Oscar?

Will these films win an Oscar?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Review: Katiyabaaz is electrifyingly real

Review: Katiyabaaz is electrifyingly real

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Katiyabaaz is as riveting and gritty as it is wildly funny at times; a must watch, says Sonil Dedhia.

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Sarabham is an average mystery thriller that revolves around a kidnapping charade gone horribly wrong.

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Harshvardhan Kapoor's vigilante film, Bhavesh Joshi, made Sukanya Verma look back at Bollywood's original vigilante and Harshvardhan's father, Anil Kapoor, in and as Mr India, which released on May 25, 1987.

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.

Review: Naan Than Bala disappoints

Review: Naan Than Bala disappoints

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The film is a highly melodramatic tale of friendship between a righteous temple priest and a hardcore killer.

ReadersReview: Article 15: 'Absolutely compelling'

ReadersReview: Article 15: 'Absolutely compelling'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

What Readers thought of Article 15.

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Manjapai is a very predictable and overemotional tale of a meddlesome righteous villager with a heart of gold who unintentionally creates havoc in the life of his grandson.

Review: What If fails to leave an impression

Review: What If fails to leave an impression

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

What If has its moments but doesn't really shine through in entirety, says Paloma Sharma.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Review: John Day fails to deliver

Review: John Day fails to deliver

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

John Day isn't the dark, twisted thriller it was meant to be, says Paloma Sharma.

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Review: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The film revolves around a sharp con artist who cleverly exploits our secret desire to make easy money through the most fantastic scams.

Review: Lai Bhaari is awesome

Review: Lai Bhaari is awesome

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Full marks to Riteish Deshmukh and Nishikant Kamat for taking the plunge into Marathi cinema, says Prasanna D Zore.

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The film sacrifices sense for style, feels Sukanya Verma.

What happened when two SRK fangirls went to see his latest movie, Fan

What happened when two SRK fangirls went to see his latest movie, Fan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Want to know what happened when two SRK fangirls went to see his latest movie, Fan? Read on...

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Ivan Veramathiri lacks the simplicity, depth and magic of Director M Saravanan's last film Engeyum Eppodhum.

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The film is slow and unexciting and does little to keep the audience entertained.

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

It is difficult to understand why Johnny Depp agreed to make Mortdecai, says Paloma Sharma.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

A shorter crisper version of the film would perhaps have been more entertaining.

Review: Kahaani 2 is let down by predictability

Review: Kahaani 2 is let down by predictability

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The actors are good and Sujoy Ghosh is tremendous at creating a textured Bengal setting, but this is a thriller which could have used more twists and smarts, says Raja Sen.

10 movie gems from Berlin

10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a ridiculous cat and mouse game, which ends up ruining the life of an innocent.