News for '-samuthirakani'

Now, Watch Kaantha On OTT

Now, Watch Kaantha On OTT

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Vampires, murders, superheroes and romantic reunions galore, it's quite a package of emotions on OTT this week.

Kaantha Review: Dulquer Salman Is Riveting

Kaantha Review: Dulquer Salman Is Riveting

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kaantha is a peculiar love letter to cinema that tries to integrate various genres and craft a riveting central dilemma with great eloquence and clarity, observes Arjun Menon.

Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

September is going to be an exciting month in theatres.

HIT: The Third Case Review: Nani's Massy Take

HIT: The Third Case Review: Nani's Massy Take

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Nani starrer is an all-out, larger-than-life upgrade of the HIT series that loses steam in its attempts at stylistic indulgences, notes Arjun Menon.

Samuthirakani on remaking Nadodigal in Telugu

Samuthirakani on remaking Nadodigal in Telugu

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Actor-director Samuthirakani on the Telugu version of his Tamil hit film, Nadodigal.

Quiz: Just How well do you know Tamil director Samuthirakani?

Quiz: Just How well do you know Tamil director Samuthirakani?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

Sasikumar joins hands with Samuthirakani again

Sasikumar joins hands with Samuthirakani again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Poraali will see the winning combo again.

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

Swati: Poraali is not a serious film

Swati: Poraali is not a serious film

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Swati talks about her upcoming film Poraali

'There is no hero or heroine in Nadodigal'

'There is no hero or heroine in Nadodigal'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Samuthirakani on directing Sasi Kumar in his latest Tamil movie.

Review: Appa deserves a watch

Review: Appa deserves a watch

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Appa has plenty of heartwarming moments and some great performances, feels S Saraswathi.

'I want to make films that I believe in'

'I want to make films that I believe in'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Director Sasikumar talks about his film Poraali and his approach to film-making.

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rajinikanth gave a realistic portrayal in his 2016 release Kabali.

Review: Paayum Puli is not very convincing

Review: Paayum Puli is not very convincing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Paayum Puli lacks the subtlety, intrigue and clarity that we have come to associate with director Suseenthiran, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Sambho is nothing like Nadodigal

Review: Sambho is nothing like Nadodigal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The Telugu movie makes one wonder whether it will have the same impact of its Tamil counterpart.

Subramaniapuram's director is now a hero!

Subramaniapuram's director is now a hero!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

After the stupendous success of his Tamil film Subramaniapuram, actor/producer/director Sasi Kumar is playing the lead in Nadodikal, a film that tells the story of four youngsters and an incident that forces them to travel from place to place.

Bollywood's ThrowbackThursday

Bollywood's ThrowbackThursday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Bollywood goes into flashback mode.

Review: D Company fails to impress

Review: D Company fails to impress

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

D Company is just average.

'The success of Nimirnthu Nil feels like my rebirth'

'The success of Nimirnthu Nil feels like my rebirth'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

S Amuthirakani shares the pain he felt due to the film's unexpected delay, countering rumours about his suicide, and the joy of creating good, meaningful and entertaining cinema.

Puneeth Rajkumar's next film titled Ninnindale

Puneeth Rajkumar's next film titled Ninnindale

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Kannada cinema.

Tamil film Visaranai enters the Oscar race

Tamil film Visaranai enters the Oscar race

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The film has been directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Dhanush.

Review: Yaare Koogadali is powerful

Review: Yaare Koogadali is powerful

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Srikanth Srinivasa feels the Kannada film is worth a watch.

PIX: Prabhudheva, Kamal Haasan attend K S Ravikumar's daughter's wedding reception

PIX: Prabhudheva, Kamal Haasan attend K S Ravikumar's daughter's wedding reception

Rediff.com2 May 2016

A look at the reception pictures.

First Look: Mammootty as Thaappana

First Look: Mammootty as Thaappana

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

This is the third time Mammootty and director Johnny Antony had teamed up for a film.

Review: Poraali is worth a watch

Review: Poraali is worth a watch

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Despite a few sagging moments, Poraali works because of its one-liners humour and message.

'Didn't think people would love Amudha so much'

'Didn't think people would love Amudha so much'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Actress Ananya talks about her big success with Tamil film Engeyum Eppothum.

First Look: Nani plays a double role in his next- Janda Pai Kapiraju

First Look: Nani plays a double role in his next- Janda Pai Kapiraju

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The film will be directed by Samuthirakani and will see Amala Paul as the lead actress.

Tamil's Nadodigal gets Kannada remake

Tamil's Nadodigal gets Kannada remake

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

The Kannada remake, for the first time, brings together Puneet, Yogish and Srinagara Kitty together.

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Director Ponram's Rajini Murugan has no real plot, nor any remarkable characters or poignant moments, but some good music, vibrant visuals and spontaneity and charm of its lead actor, makes it a fun watch, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Amma Kanakku is a heartwarming tale

Review: Amma Kanakku is a heartwarming tale

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Some of the performances are ordinary, but even that does not affect the magic of this film, says S Saraswathi.

First Look:Three directors team up for D Company

First Look:Three directors team up for D Company

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The cast includes Fahadh Faasil, Jayasurya, Asif Ali, Unni Mukundan, Anoop Menon, Samuthirakani, Ananya, Bhama and Tanusree Ghosh

Nadodigal -- in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi

Nadodigal -- in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Director Samuthirakani is pretty pleased with himself as the Tamil movie has spawned remakes in several languages.

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Tamil film Strawberry works because of its storyline, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Tamil film Velaiyilla Pattadhari shines because of Dhanush's performance, says S Saraswathi.

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

All you need to know about India's Oscar pick: Visaranai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This film is creating waves. We tell you why.

Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster

Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster

Box office: Karwaan trumps Fanney Khan, Mulk

Box office: Karwaan trumps Fanney Khan, Mulk

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 flops

Box Office: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 flops

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The hits and misses of the week.