News for 'Action Hero Films'

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Mister Mummy Review: Disaster!

Mister Mummy Review: Disaster!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mister Mummy is neither a comedy nor an emotional drama, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Review: Nallavan has nothing new to offer

Review: Nallavan has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

There was much riding for Jayasurya on Nallavan. But except for the different getups, it does not have anything new to offer.

What makes Krrish 3 such a winner

What makes Krrish 3 such a winner

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Emotions and brilliant special effects set the film apart from other blockbusters.

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja keeps you informed about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024.

Why flops don't bother Prithviraj

Why flops don't bother Prithviraj

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Prithviraj talks about his films and future plans.

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Malayalam cinema isn't the same as Telugu or Tamil, but Bollywood's blanket approach fails to see the distinction in Selfiee, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'In Raktobeej, I had a lot of physical action to do, so that was a new challenge.' 'We didn't want the action scenes to be over-the-top.' 'We wanted to make the action raw and real.'

The Best Bollywood Songs Of 2022

The Best Bollywood Songs Of 2022

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma lists her 15 favourite Hindi songs of 2022 in no particular order.

First half of 2016 belongs to Nivin Pauly, Fahadh Fazil

First half of 2016 belongs to Nivin Pauly, Fahadh Fazil

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

A look at the seven Malayalam films that scored in the first half of 2016!

Sanak review

Sanak review

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

If you're a Vidyut Jammwal fan, then check out Sanak, else his latest outing fails to impress in every department except for action, observes Namrata Thakker.

'Kanteerava will appeal to women'

'Kanteerava will appeal to women'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Kannada cinema's action hero, Vijay gets candid about his latest release.

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Why Ajay Devgn didn't make a film on Shivaji

Why Ajay Devgn didn't make a film on Shivaji

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'I have started a series called Unsung Warriors.' 'This time, the film is about Tanhaji. The next film will be on someone from Rajasthan or maybe Punjab.' 'I don't want to pick a warrior that everyone knows about.'

'I can't do typical masala films'

'I can't do typical masala films'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'I believe something like this wouldn't have been made five years ago. They would have felt it's arty in nature, and would be unsure about investing in it. One may wonder that since there is no action in it -- or despite me in it, no sex -- who will watch the film? But things have changed drastically.'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

Arya: Vettai is a complete Lingusamy entertainer

Arya: Vettai is a complete Lingusamy entertainer

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Actor Arya talks about his new film.

'People are thinking of me in ways they hadn't before'

'People are thinking of me in ways they hadn't before'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'With Malang, I knew I had a chance to give the audience a new version of myself which they hadn't seen before.'

What the world says about Ra.One

What the world says about Ra.One

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Film critics from all over the world have a go at Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.One.

Golimaar is a typical masala film

Golimaar is a typical masala film

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The Telugu film is a typical Puri Jagannadh film where the hangover of Pokkiri is still visible.

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'The biggest risk I took was...'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Why do Hindi cinema superstars flounder in their fifties, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Vijay's Jarasandha ready to hit the screens

Vijay's Jarasandha ready to hit the screens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The film is based on underworld and Vijay will be seen playing a body builder

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'He is somebody who has no romantic ideas of being James Bond.'

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Jeremy Renner: A star is 'bourne'?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

With the solid opening of The Bourne Legacy, well known actor and two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker and The Town) has suddenly become a star.

Van Damme:  I love to fight!

Van Damme: I love to fight!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The superstar talks about his negative character in The Expendables 2.

'I cannot make a film in Hollywood'

'I cannot make a film in Hollywood'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

Ileana D'Cruz bags a Jackie Chan film

Ileana D'Cruz bags a Jackie Chan film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Titled King Fu Yoga, the film also stars Sonu Sood in a central role.

'I am very angry with the stars'

'I am very angry with the stars'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

First look: Rambo is back

First look: Rambo is back

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Sylvester Stallone, 61, returns to the big screen in January.

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan war whose bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie Border, died in Jodhpur on Monday.

You've Never Seen Kangana Like This!

You've Never Seen Kangana Like This!

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Dhaakad is the first Indian film shot by Japanese Cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata who has made Ms Ranaut look like she has never looked before.

Alia, Bhumi Win Big At Filmfare Awards

Alia, Bhumi Win Big At Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Gangubai Kathiawadi dominated the 68th Filmfare awards, held on April 27 in Mumbai, as it picked up 10 awards including Best Film, Best Director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Best Actress for Alia Bhatt.

Khatarnak Fighters, Fast Forward, Kaboom: Movie titles for Tiger's new film

Khatarnak Fighters, Fast Forward, Kaboom: Movie titles for Tiger's new film

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

We asked readers to help Tiger out by suggesting titles for his new film with Hrithik Roshan, and we got many responses!

The Marvels Review: Goofy Fun

The Marvels Review: Goofy Fun

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Marvels is a muddled effort, but it still stands up as this refreshingly goofy and enjoyable superhero romp, notes Mayur Sanap.

'Don't make the mistake of writing me off'

'Don't make the mistake of writing me off'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

'This victory is a tight slap on the face of those who were eager to write me off.'

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'I was very keen to make another film and I was dying to say action and cut and get back into creating characters and creating worlds.' 'But I just didn't have a script I was happy with.' 'I was working every day on the writing and I was struggling with that.'