News for '-manobala'

How Much Money Will Jana Nayagan Make?

How Much Money Will Jana Nayagan Make?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

When it eventually releases, Jana Nayagan is expected to have an opening day collection close to -- or even above -- Rs 100 crore, largely because it is being promoted as Vijay's final movie before he focuses entirely on politics.

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Director Sundar C lets his fans down with his clich supernatural thriller Aranmanai, rants S Saraswathi.

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The cinema industry is staring at a loss of at least Rs 5,000 crore at the box office over the next six months if Omicron proves to be a spoiler.

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Watching a remake is not always fun, but Jyotika excels in the role made famous by Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

It's a wrap for Vijay's Theri

It's a wrap for Vijay's Theri

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Rajinikanth's Kabali to be dubbed in Malay

Rajinikanth's Kabali to be dubbed in Malay

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Review: Nothing new in Jomonte Suvisheshangal

Review: Nothing new in Jomonte Suvisheshangal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Sathyan Anthikad sticks to formula in Jomonte Suvisheshangal.

After Papanasam, Kamal Haasan gets ready for Thoongavanam

After Papanasam, Kamal Haasan gets ready for Thoongavanam

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Tamil film industry.

Review: Kanithan is uninspiring

Review: Kanithan is uninspiring

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Despite the compelling plot, Kanithan is an uninspired action thriller that has little to offer, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Pokkiri Raja is a silly meaningless action comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The VFX is rather ordinary and the film is loaded with annoying horror clichs, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Kanchana 2 is an enjoyable film

Review: Kanchana 2 is an enjoyable film

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Director Raghava Lawrence's Kanchana 2 is an enjoyable horror comedy about six ghosts who are out to avenge their deaths.

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Despite a good storyline, young enthusiastic cast and an impressive technical crew, the film barely manages to hold your attention, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Irumbu Kuthirai an uninspiring and lacklustre tale of a guilt-ridden biker, who blames himself for a freak bike accident that causes the death of his beloved father.

Review: Naiyaandi is a disaster

Review: Naiyaandi is a disaster

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Naiyaandi is a rural romantic comedy that lacks a good story and seems more like an amateur, half-hearted and a disappointing attempt.

Review: Enna Satham Indha Neram fails to thrill

Review: Enna Satham Indha Neram fails to thrill

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Enna Satham Indha Neram is a dull and unexciting film revolving around four 8-year-olds who get lost in a zoo during a school excursion.

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Shiva's fans will be disappointed as the film has nothing new to offer.

Review: Pattathu Yaanai is disappointing

Review: Pattathu Yaanai is disappointing

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Director Boopathy Pandian's Tamil film Pattathu Yaanai is an average fare, marred by a poor script and weak performances.

Tamil TV industry calls for ban on dubbed Hindi, Korean shows

Tamil TV industry calls for ban on dubbed Hindi, Korean shows

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Members from several TV unions came together on April 15 to register their protest against the trend by popular TV channels to telecast dubbed Hindi and Korean serials.

'Singham is a brand that everyone is aware of'

'Singham is a brand that everyone is aware of'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Singham director Hari Gopalakrishnan's latest film Poojai is all set to hit the screens on Diwali.

Aranmanai is a humorous supernatural thriller

Aranmanai is a humorous supernatural thriller

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'I decided to make a horror film in my style.' 'I am sure people will enjoy Aranmanai.' Director Sundar C talks about his new film.