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Baaghi 4 Review: Mindless Violence

Baaghi 4 Review: Mindless Violence

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

If it wasn't so violent, there would have been a few unintended laughs in Baaghi 4, but this one has not a shred of humour amidst the nonstop mayhem, observes Deepa Gahlot.

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Bollywood has seen many iconic villains but it seems to keep returning to the ultimate baddie, Raavan.

'There is Rama and Raavan within all of us'

'There is Rama and Raavan within all of us'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'Whether the Ram or the Raavan within us wins is what makes us who we are.'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Divya Nair celebrates the actor's birthday by presenting the path-breaking films and performances that define his career.

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'We are just waiting for the right script.'

'I Was Going Through The Worst Phase Of My Life'

'I Was Going Through The Worst Phase Of My Life'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It reached a point where I think I self-imploded. I was not a happy person. And the fire within me diminished.'

Priyamani on Raavan

Priyamani on Raavan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Priyamani on acting in Mani Ratnam's bilingual.

What Modi Gave Taimur, Jeh...

What Modi Gave Taimur, Jeh...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Kareena and Saif's boys didn't meet the PM, but check out what Modi sent them...

Rahman's experiment in Raavan

Rahman's experiment in Raavan

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Mani Ratnam, A R Rahman and Gulzar talk about the making of the music of Raavan.

Ranbir's Ramayana To Release In 2 Parts

Ranbir's Ramayana To Release In 2 Parts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'This epic adaptation brings to life one of India's most cherished tales with unmatched scale and visionary storytelling.'

Showcasing Raavan in Venice

Showcasing Raavan in Venice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Actor Vikram and director Mani Ratnam were present at the screening of the film at the 67th Venice Film Festival on Monday.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Ash, Abhishek take Raavan to London

Ash, Abhishek take Raavan to London

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Check out the stars at the star-studded premiere.

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can expect from the Rohit Shetty brand of film-making.

Ash, Abhishek promote Raavan

Ash, Abhishek promote Raavan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Looking at Raavan, three times over!

Looking at Raavan, three times over!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The director's eagerly awaited tri-lingual Raavan, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vikram Prithvi Raj, is ready.

Taking Raavan to Cannes

Taking Raavan to Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Raavan's press conference attended by Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan,Vikram, lyricist Prasoon Joshi.and Reliance's Amit Khanna.

Is Mani Ratnam's Raavan getting delayed?

Is Mani Ratnam's Raavan getting delayed?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Abhishek Bachchan seems to have something to do with that.

India CAPTURED: Hanuman lends a hand to Raavan

India CAPTURED: Hanuman lends a hand to Raavan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Daily glimpses of India captured on camera.

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.

'Welcome to the world of our Raavan'

'Welcome to the world of our Raavan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

A blow-by-blow account of what transpired at the music launch of Mani Ratnam's trilingual, Raavan -- starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram -- in Mumbai.

Vikram's ultimate test in Raavan

Vikram's ultimate test in Raavan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Tamil actor Vikram talks about playing two different charcters in Mani Ratnam's Raavan and Raavanan

Raavanan is better than Raavan

Raavanan is better than Raavan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Saisuresh Sivaswamy discovers that you can take a Tamil director out of Tamil Nadu, but you can't take Tamil Nadu out of him.

The real hero of Raavan

The real hero of Raavan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Ash, Abhim, Vikram on what they feel for director Mani Ratnam.

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Mani Ratnam's bilingual opened to a disappointing box office in North America.

Raavan: Rahman-Ratnam combo never fails!

Raavan: Rahman-Ratnam combo never fails!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Rahman stays true to the element of Ratnam's vision as there's never any attempt to show off or introduce unnecessary elements.

Raja Sen: Raavan is unforgivably boring

Raja Sen: Raavan is unforgivably boring

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Raavan's deadliest sin isn't in the clumsy dialogue, hammy acting or lame, oversimplified adaptation but in that it fails to engage us.

Ash on Raavan, career, criticism, more!

Ash on Raavan, career, criticism, more!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan tells Patcy N why Raavan is the most special film of her career.

Who's who in Mani Ratnam's Raavan

Who's who in Mani Ratnam's Raavan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Here is your chance to brush up your knowledge of the classic.

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sector 36 goes for the gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot.

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Raavan not to be screened at 11th IIFA awards

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Mani Ratnam, the film's director said that Raavan would not be screened at the International Indian Film Academy awards, as the film is not complete.

Know Your Filmi Mirrors? Take This Quiz!

Know Your Filmi Mirrors? Take This Quiz!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Thumbs down for Raavan at the box office

Thumbs down for Raavan at the box office

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Whether or not Chandrashekhar Azad succeeds or fails electorally, he has already made democratic politics more accountable to Dalits.'

Hits continue to evade Bollywood as Raavan flops

Hits continue to evade Bollywood as Raavan flops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.

Will Raavan be a bigger hit than Guru?

Will Raavan be a bigger hit than Guru?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

One of the most awaited films of 2010, Raavan, which was shot in Hindi and Tamil, and has been dubbed into Telugu, unveils even as Raajneeti enters the third week having grossed $21 million in India in two weeks, and $4 million abroad.

Getting to know Raavan better through these songs

Getting to know Raavan better through these songs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

How A R Rahman and writer Gulzar interpreted the film's central character.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair.