'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'
'I don't remember the last time I was this invested in the characters of a story since Doordarshan's golden age or early days of cable television boom,' applauds Sukanya Verma.
'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
The charming performances by the lead actors make director Pandiraj's Idha Namma Aalu worth a watch!
'I am aware of Shankar's talent and what he is capable of,' Suresh Gopi tells Vijay George/ Rediff.com
'Ask a beat journalist their opinion, and you will always be told that they are more worried about writing something that would upset a company than something that would anger a politician,' says Mihir S Sharma.
On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.
Lal Bahadur Shastri is a New Gen venture that offers you just few chuckles and laughs here and there.
'Physically, I still feel as good as a 25 year old.'
Karthik Subbaraj's Aviyal is an eclectic mix of fun and interesting stories by five independent filmmakers.
Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph gives Dileep one of the best characters of his career, says Paresh C Palicha.
Action has been taken according to a memorandum that requires 'periodic review of performance of government servants'.
'After Bharat Ane Nenu, I have been getting a lot of interesting scripts from the Telugu industry.' 'I would like to balance between Hindi and Telugu films.'
...But a comedy about Class Wars. Sreehari Nair tells us why.
Facing flak over its order to block access to 857 pornographic and humour websites, the government on Tuesday lifted ban on all those websites that do not feature child pornographic content.
Manglish is a typical star vehicle that does not deserve a critical dissection.
'The most important aspect of Bajrangi Bhaijaan is the use of humour to touch some sensitive and potentially explosive political-religious and cultural subjects.'
'Del Toro hits a cinematic nerve in capturing an enduring love for the oddball, the beauty in the bizarre and, most importantly, reminding what it's like to have what one wished for since a kid -- a happy ending,' says Sukanya Verma.
'I have stood there and boosted morale but I haven't changed a diaper yet! Right now, I just hold her and put her to sleep.' Kunal Kemmu is enjoying fatherhood.
Kundan Shah passed into the ages on October 7. We go on the sets of his 2002 film Dil Hai Tumhaara, and look back at the way the director made his movies.
The author was flooded with a barrage of hate messages following his tweet in support of writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.
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Kunchako Boban gives his best performance in Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum.
Playback singer Sonu Nigam on Friday lashed out the Jet Airways for suspending the crew members, who allowed him to perform impromptu on the aircraft's address system.
The former India opener talks about tweeting, his batting and more...
It may not work for most adults, warns Paresh C Palicha.
Biju Menon excels while Aju Varghese provides ample support in Vellimoonga.
The many reasons why the famed scientist was a minor celebrity in Hollywood.
Tamil film Idhu Enna Maayam is saved by its light, situational humour, says S Saraswathi.
Manu, Gaurav and Mona Lisa are declared safe!
Opinion is divided on the message that Charlie Hebdo was trying to send across using the cartoons depicting Aylan.
Sukanya Verma revisits Chaalbaaz where Sridevi was such a pleasure to watch, twice over!
Director Justin Lin injects his Fast and Furious vigour to the series, says Sukanya Verma.
A low down on the Salman-SRK special episode on Bigg Boss!
'Today we see the worrisome phenomenon where honest officers who run afoul of the government being chased, hunted down and dirt being dug up on them.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Vellaikaara Durai barely makes an impression. The story is let down by an aimless screenplay with tedious characters and average music, writes S Saraswathi
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar defended Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his "unrest" comment that got the media talking about a rift within the Indian cricket team in Australia, saying that the Indian captain might have chosen a wrong word to describe the situation.
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