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Fans throng Chepauk for tickets, ignore social distancing

Fans throng Chepauk for tickets, ignore social distancing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Although all ticket sales took place online, fans were required to pick their physical tickets from the stadium.

Making waves with Engeyum Eppothum

Making waves with Engeyum Eppothum

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Filmmaker M Saravanan's film is garnering quite a response.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Take your pick.

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The win will change a lot of things in Praggu... the confidence in his potential will be one of them. The win has ensured a lot of visibility which will give him a lot of opportunities.'

Indian hostage's family seeks AP police's help

Indian hostage's family seeks AP police's help

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

The family of one of the three Indians being held captive by pirates, on Friday sought the Visakhapatnam police commissioner's help for his safe release. In a representation to Visakhapatnam City Commissioner of Police N Sambashiva Rao, hostage Saravanan's family met Rao. The commissioner told PTI over phone that he will take up the issue with foreign affairs ministry.

Review: Vetrivel is an engaging family entertainer

Review: Vetrivel is an engaging family entertainer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Good performances, a well-written screenplay and great comedy make Vasanthamani's Vetrivel a decent watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, July 25

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, July 25

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

A summary of Indian athletes' showing atthe Olympic Games in Tokyo on Sunday.

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Indian athletes, including the boxers and shooters, hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training, hoping to live up to massive expectations in the pandemic-hit Games in Tokyo.

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga is a silly and tasteless romantic comedy that's not worth your time, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Maya is a truly haunting experience

Review: Maya is a truly haunting experience

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Director Ashwin Saravanan's Maya is a gripping supernatural thriller. S Saraswathi recommends.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Three Tamil movies coming up this weekend: Jil Jung Juk, Anjala and Vil Ambu.

HC dismisses Nalini's plea on early release

HC dismisses Nalini's plea on early release

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

She had petitioned the court seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu government to press the Governor to take a decision on its September 2018 recommendation for premature release of all the seven convicts serving life term in the case.

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

There is very little in the film to keep the audience engaged.

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Director M Saravanan talks about making an action thriller with Ivan Veramathiri.

Vikram Prabhu: I enjoy everything about films

Vikram Prabhu: I enjoy everything about films

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The actor talks about playing a mahout and working with an elephant in his next film Ivan Veramathiri

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Review: Aambala is an average potboiler

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sundar C's Aambala is a typical masala entertainer with plenty of romance, over-the-top action, humour and great music.

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Ivan Veramathiri lacks the simplicity, depth and magic of Director M Saravanan's last film Engeyum Eppodhum.

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.

'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.

'I want people to say there's no one like me'

'I want people to say there's no one like me'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Actress Anjali talks about her new film Engeyum Eppothum.

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The story of Thagararu moves along at a brisk pace with lots of comedy and well defined roles for all the characters.

Actor Ram is back with Kandireega

Actor Ram is back with Kandireega

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Actor Ram is back after a haitus with debutante director Santosh Srinivas's Kandireega.

Review: Go for Engeyum Eppodhum

Review: Go for Engeyum Eppodhum

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Directed by M Saravanan, this film is a slice of life.

'I am super excited about Engeyum Eppodum'

'I am super excited about Engeyum Eppodum'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Telugu actor Sharwanand talks about his new film.

First Look: Vikram Prabhu's Ivan Veramadhiri

First Look: Vikram Prabhu's Ivan Veramadhiri

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The film is directed by M Saravanan, a protege of successful director A R Murugadoss.

Box Office: Lion King gets outstanding weekend

Box Office: Lion King gets outstanding weekend

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box Office: Malaal fails, Article 15 is a hit

Box Office: Malaal fails, Article 15 is a hit

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Dinakaran booked for issuing pamphlets against TN, Centre

Dinakaran booked for issuing pamphlets against TN, Centre

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

They were distributing pamphlets which allegedly containing defamatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

Box Office: Super 30 gets slow opening

Box Office: Super 30 gets slow opening

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

'Cash for Vote' sting rocks TN assembly, Stalin detained

'Cash for Vote' sting rocks TN assembly, Stalin detained

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Police later let the legislators off after a brief detention at a marriage hall. Stalin demanded the dismissal of the AIADMK government over the issue of the alleged pay-offs.

Box office: Article 15 gets decent opening

Box office: Article 15 gets decent opening

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Stay away from Silambattam

Stay away from Silambattam

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Lakshmi Movie Makers's Tamil film Silambattam, directed by debutant director Saravanan, appears to have everything lined up for a B and C Centre win. But if you're a discerning viewer, stay away.

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.

Box Office: Bharat is below average

Box Office: Bharat is below average

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

CSK fans head for Pune on special train for Royals match

CSK fans head for Pune on special train for Royals match

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Chennai Super Kings may not be playing its home matches at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai anymore, but they will not be short on support, as fans are travelling to Pune to cheer them in Friday's Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals.

Sekhar Kammula's next Telugu movie: Leader

Sekhar Kammula's next Telugu movie: Leader

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Check it out.

Review: Ganesh is fun

Review: Ganesh is fun

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Saravanan scores with his Telugu directorial debut. Ram and Kajal act well in this cute love story where 26 children entertain the audience in a natural way.