News for '-mersal'

Ranveer-Bobby's Ad Film Costs 150 Cr!

Ranveer-Bobby's Ad Film Costs 150 Cr!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Agent Ching Attacks boasts of sleek visuals and starry appeal rare to see in a commercial. Ranveer Singh returns as Captain Ching, joined by Bobby Deol and Southern sensation Sreeleela.

Allu Arjun Has A Birthday Present For You!

Allu Arjun Has A Birthday Present For You!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Telugu star Allu Arjun and Tamil director Atlee are all set to collaborate on a film, backed by the production banner Sun Pictures.

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Why is the BJP upset about the dialogues in a Tamil movie, wonders A Ganesh Nadar.

Will Mohanlal's Villain be another Mersal?

Will Mohanlal's Villain be another Mersal?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Keeping quiet is not an option for me. It should not be an option for anyone. If you have a voice, you must use it.' Tamil actor Vishal speaks out.

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan said, "Mersal was certified. Don't re-censor it. Counter criticism with logical response. Don't silence critics. India will shine when it speaks."

Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

There are three Vijays! Each Vijay has his own heroine and each couple gets a song. Otherwise, it's the same old songs and the same old Vijay, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Raja clarified that he had only watched clips of the movie on his mobile phone and said he did not have the patience to sit through a two-and-a-half hour film.

Will 'Mersal' row catapult Vijay into politics?

Will 'Mersal' row catapult Vijay into politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The question is not if Vijay would enter politics. Instead, it is about his chances of success, if any, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

GOAT Review: No Logic Here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.

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.

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'There was a time when a movie star could win an election just by stepping into politics. That era is over.'

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

'Freedom of expression is for all': HC dismisses plea seeking ban on 'Mersal'

'Freedom of expression is for all': HC dismisses plea seeking ban on 'Mersal'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The petitioner in his PIL had contended that the movie contained scenes and dialogues, which were against the interests of the country's sovereignty and integrity and the security of the state.

Jawan Trailer: SRK Like Never Before!

Jawan Trailer: SRK Like Never Before!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Superstar cast. Heart-pounding action. SRK blasting from the screen like never before. What's not to love, cheers Mayur Sanap.

The FIRST And LAST Time Shah Rukh Will Do THIS

The FIRST And LAST Time Shah Rukh Will Do THIS

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'I'm even bald in the film, so that's something I'm never ever going to be in my life.'

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.

Like Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Look? VOTE!

Like Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Jawan is slated to release on June 2, 2023.

Nithya Menen's Love For Saris

Nithya Menen's Love For Saris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Her cotton, chiffon and Chanderi saris score high on comfort and drape like a dream.

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Jawan springs a real surprise when it boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote. Six months before the next general Indian election, this is no coincidence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Watch Out For These New Directors

Watch Out For These New Directors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As Tamil superstar Vijay turns 47 on June 22, Subhash K Jha picks his five finest performances.

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Mersal is the first Vijay film to make Rs 200 crores. Some say credit for the star's most successful film goes to the BJP and its opponents.

Can Ilaya Thalapthi Vijay win where Rajini and Kamal failed?

Can Ilaya Thalapthi Vijay win where Rajini and Kamal failed?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

A relatively quiet foray by actor Vijay into politics through the TN rural local body elections last month has captured the attention of many, reports Shine Jacob.

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'Vijay wants to use Sarkar as a stepping stone to a career in politics.'

Coming soon to Tamil Nadu: Yogi Adityanath

Coming soon to Tamil Nadu: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'It would be interesting to see how Yogi Adityanath is received in Tamil Nadu, where he is due to end his Ram Rajya Rath Yatra in Rameswaram on March 23.'

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Janhvi Kapoor revealed on Koffee With Karan that she would love to work with the superhot Vijay Deverakonda.

Review: Why is Sarkar running houseful? :(

Review: Why is Sarkar running houseful? :(

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Vijay acts as himself, so you cannot expect variety from him.' 'He dances the same way, bashes up villains the same way, woos the heroine the same way and says his dialogues the same way,' notes A Ganesh Nadar.

More of us need to jump into the cesspool: Actor Vishal

More of us need to jump into the cesspool: Actor Vishal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Actor Vishal tells Subhash K Jha what made him take the political plunge.

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Madras high court on Friday restrained the police from arresting the film's director A R Murugadoss till November 27.

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'We need more universal films like Dangal, Sultan or Padmavat that work across single screens and multiplexes.'

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'What is happening is worse than Talibanisation.' 'There is no way a film-maker can fight these fringe groups, these extra-constitutional authorities.'

Why Ittefaq is (still) a compelling watch!

Why Ittefaq is (still) a compelling watch!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Can Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha bring back the magic created by Rajesh Khanna and Nanda in the 1969 original?