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Why's Ranveer Calling Deepika 'Hot Mama'?

Why's Ranveer Calling Deepika 'Hot Mama'?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Deepika Padukone stuns as first Indian LV Prize 2025 juror, wowing in fringe outfit, with Ranveer's 'Hot Mama' praise.

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.

Ilaiyaraaja issues notice to makers of 'Manjummel Boys' over song

Ilaiyaraaja issues notice to makers of 'Manjummel Boys' over song

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Manjummel Boys traces the story of one such bunch of inebriated tourists from Kochi, fans of the film Gunaa.

Who's Rajinikanth Meeting In Ranchi?

Who's Rajinikanth Meeting In Ranchi?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Rajinikanth arrived in Ranchi after offering prayers at the Rajrappa temple in Ramgarh on August 17.

Sun Pictures to produce Rajni's Endhiran

Sun Pictures to produce Rajni's Endhiran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Earlier, the film was to be produced by London-based Aingaran Films International (P) Ltd. Now, a press release from Sun TV Network Ltd -- one of India's largest entertainment conglomerate -- says that the movie division of Sun Pictures will produce Endhiran.

Movie success offsets ad revenue slip for broadcasters like ZEE, Sun TV

Movie success offsets ad revenue slip for broadcasters like ZEE, Sun TV

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Notwithstanding record revenues in certain media sectors like film exhibition in the July-September quarter (second quarter, or Q2), the operational performance of the broadcasting business remained subdued. Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sun TV are expected to experience a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in advertising (ad) revenues during this period. Conversely, box office (BO) collections are anticipated to exceed Rs 3,000 crore in the quarter, propelled by a series of successful movie releases.

Nothing alarming in Rajinikanth's medical reports: Hospital

Nothing alarming in Rajinikanth's medical reports: Hospital

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The team of doctors will evaluate him this afternoon and take a decision on his discharge, it added.

Superstar Rajinikanth discharged from hospital

Superstar Rajinikanth discharged from hospital

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The 70-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital on December 25 with severe hypertension and exhaustion.

Rajinikanth is stable, decision on discharge to be taken on Sunday

Rajinikanth is stable, decision on discharge to be taken on Sunday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

His investigations have not revealed anything alarming so far, it said. The 70-year old actor is scheduled for a further set of investigations on Saturday, reports of which would be available by the evening, it said.

Rajinikanth hospitalised due to severe BP fluctuations

Rajinikanth hospitalised due to severe BP fluctuations

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The mega-star had been self-isolating at his farmhouse on the outskirts of Chennai ahead of the announcement of his political party on December 31.

Rajinikanth turns 70, supporters throng residence

Rajinikanth turns 70, supporters throng residence

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Many supporters and fans who gathered outside his home, wore T-shirts with brightly embossed image of the actor and his political catchphrases like 'Ippo Illaina Eppovaum Illai' (Now or never) as they appeared swept by political fervour with their favourite star's recent announcement of party launch.

Petta releases, Rajinikanth fans go crazy!

Petta releases, Rajinikanth fans go crazy!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Petta response is so overwhelming and awesome.. Thank you Thalaivar fans!'

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.

Pix: Check out Rajnikanth, Ash in Endhiran

Pix: Check out Rajnikanth, Ash in Endhiran

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Don't miss these pictures!

Catching Rajnikanth, Aishwarya Rai in action

Catching Rajnikanth, Aishwarya Rai in action

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Check out these new stills from the Tamil movie.

Kalanidhi gets more time to appear before police

Kalanidhi gets more time to appear before police

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Media magnate Kalanidhi Maran, who is also the grandnephew of Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam President M Karunanidhi, has been summoned by the city police to appear before it on Tuesday in a cheating and intimidation case against Sun Pictures owned by him.

Review: Sameera stands out in Vedi

Review: Sameera stands out in Vedi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

The movie is just another run-of-the-mill entertainer.

Review: Mankatha works only because of Ajith

Review: Mankatha works only because of Ajith

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Directed by Venkat Prabhu Mankatha has a meandering screenplay. Only Ajith is its saving grace.

Shankar, Rajnikanth make Endhiran work

Shankar, Rajnikanth make Endhiran work

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Shankar strikes the balance between science fiction and masala quotient in the Rajnikanth-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-starrer.

Watch out for the Rajnikanth juggernaut!

Watch out for the Rajnikanth juggernaut!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

On Friday, Endhiran, the big-budget, multi-lingual Rajinikanth starrer, with an 'official' budget of Rs 162 crore and 'unofficial' budget based on market rumour of Rs 250-300 crore, opened to packed houses, with tickets sold out days in advance.

Half-yearly BO report: Suriya rules Tamil

Half-yearly BO report: Suriya rules Tamil

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Here's the half-yearly report-card for the Tamil film industry.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Sura's music is for Vijay fans

Review: Sura's music is for Vijay fans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Sura, like every other Vijay album has all the ingredients that will make his fans insanely happy -- and a couple of numbers that have a broader appeal, despite the remix value.

Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai is no Valentine fare

Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai is no Valentine fare

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai is a half-baked chauvinistic film that doesn't inspire romance.

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.

Leave your brains at home and enjoy Sura

Leave your brains at home and enjoy Sura

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The Vijay and Tamannah Tamil starrer is a masala entertainer.

Catching Suriya, the Singam in action

Catching Suriya, the Singam in action

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

On the sets of the Tamil movie.

Review: Mappillai is a bad copy of original

Review: Mappillai is a bad copy of original

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Maapillai, starring Dhanush is just a potpourri of mass elements and a re-work of the 1989 Rajni hit.

Singam, the mother of all masala films

Singam, the mother of all masala films

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The Tamil movie is an unapologetic, entertainer and has Suriya in every frame. Lovers of commercial potpourri will definitely get their money's worth.

Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic

Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

All said and done, this Tamil remake of the Bollywood hit has its unique moments.

Review: Padikkathavan

Review: Padikkathavan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Sun Picture's Padikkathavan, starring Dhanush and directed by Suraaj, is a commercial cocktail of a little bit of everything, minus the logic.

Review: Dindukkal Sarathy works

Review: Dindukkal Sarathy works

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

If you're looking for a combination of humour and a reasonably good plot, here's your bet.

Babusivan on his Tamil directorial debut

Babusivan on his Tamil directorial debut

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Newcomer Babusivan talks about directing the much awaited Tamil film starring popular actor Vijay.

This Tamil movie makes no sense

This Tamil movie makes no sense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Watch Sun Pictures' Thee, starring Sundar C, only if you want to do serious damage to your brain.

Maasilamani has its moments

Maasilamani has its moments

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Though Sun Pictures' Maasilamani is routine, it does have its moments.

Review: Thenavattu

Review: Thenavattu

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Sun Pictures' Thenavattu, starring Jeeva is an action and romantic flick that's hopelessly outdated and devoid of logic.

Review: Kadhalil Vizhundhen

Review: Kadhalil Vizhundhen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Sun Pictures' and Atlantic Movies' Kadhalil Vizhundhen, directed by P V Prasad and starring Boys' Nakul, is a angsty romantic story that brings a lump into your throat and is definitely worth a watch.

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.

In TN, BJP waits for Rajini, who is waiting for 2.0

In TN, BJP waits for Rajini, who is waiting for 2.0

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The BJP may have to wait a little longer in Tamil Nadu to tie up with the superstar because, despite early and intermittent signals to the contrary, Rajinikanth has been going slow on his political project. Instead, he has been busy with two films on hand. One is acclaimed film-maker Shankar's 2.0. He has also quickly signed up for another movie produced by Sun Pictures of Kaalanidhi Maran, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Has Rajinikanth lost his mojo?

Has Rajinikanth lost his mojo?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In the wake of lukewarm response to his last two films Lingaa and Kochadaiyaan, T E Narasimhan and Urvi Malvania examine ways in which Rajinikanth can reclaim past glory.