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Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anweshipin Kandettum is a fascinating genre exercise let down by its incessant attention to details, observes Arjun Menon.

Adipurush: The Baahubali Version

Adipurush: The Baahubali Version

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Like in Baahubali, even here, Prabhas walks like he is doing the hop, step and jump in the Olympics. And he carries the same weapons, notices A Ganesh Nadar, viewing Adipurush in Tamil.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

While it's fun for a bit to see enormous robots smashing into one another, it quickly evokes the 'been-there-seen-that' feeling, observes Mayur Sanap.

Covid nixes rally scenes for Kangana's Jaya film

Covid nixes rally scenes for Kangana's Jaya film

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'It is going to be months, if nor years, before any film-maker can shoot large crowds. We might as well get used to making do with CGI.'

Gadar 2: A Love Letter To Sunny Deol

Gadar 2: A Love Letter To Sunny Deol

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

When the movie started, the crowd went wild. They cheered for Sunny Deol and booed the villains. They laughed at the jokes, cried at the emotional scenes and whistled and cheered at all the action. Rajesh Karkera records the audience reactions at a screening of Gadar 2.

Get Ready For Ranbir's SUPERPOWERS in Brahmastra!

Get Ready For Ranbir's SUPERPOWERS in Brahmastra!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Full credit to Ayan Mukerji for venturing into the 'Astraverse', says Deepa Gahlot.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Dazzling!

Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Dazzling!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

No matter how impossible the mission seems, we know Tom Cruise will get the job done as we eagerly await his next daring stunt, cheers Mayur Sanap.

Haathi Mere Saathi review

Haathi Mere Saathi review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Between bad writing, hysterical acting and a shoddy blend of CGI and the real deal, Haathi Mere Saathi completely neglects the message of saving our elephants, feels Sukanya Verma.

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Review: Welcome back, Marvel!

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Review: Welcome back, Marvel!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 makes you laugh, cheer, whistle and weep along with your favourite superheroes, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Major infra revamp taken up at border areas in J-K

Major infra revamp taken up at border areas in J-K

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The first phase of the infrastructure renovation and creation of some new ones has been recently completed on a stretch of 26 kilometres along the front in Jammu while another 33 kilometres in the same region is being carried out, official sources told PTI.

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Review: Filler Marvel Episode

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Review: Filler Marvel Episode

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania falls short of the signature Marvel magic, says Mayur Sanap

Meet the Instagram star who isn't real

Meet the Instagram star who isn't real

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The 19-year-old model from Downey, California, has freckles, brown eyes, bangs cut straight across her forehead, and goes to popular events like the music festival Coachella. But, does it matter that she's computer-generated?

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Will Saif play Ravan with 10 heads?

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water feels like a poorly chosen present -- the wrapping is beautiful, but the gift inside is a disappointment, observes Mayur Sanap.

Ek Villain Returns Review

Ek Villain Returns Review

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Sukanya Verma had multiple migraines making sense of the utterly daft, warped and awful Ek Villain Returns.

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As many as six major films are set to arrive in theatres even as OTT continues to thrill us with new content.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Rings of Power has a visual distinction and vibe entirely of its own, observes Sukanya Verma.

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Dear Mr Spielberg, can we now put to rest this overstretched, bloated dinosaur franchise? asks Aseem Chhabra.

Squad review

Squad review

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Squad drags from scene to scene like a lifeless sloth with no destination in mind, sighs Sukanya Verma.

ROMANCE, HISTORY, FEAR: All on OTT

ROMANCE, HISTORY, FEAR: All on OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Thrillers, horrors and real-life inspired stories dominate the OTT scene this week.

The Wife review

The Wife review

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Wife could have been a game-changer in the horror genre, but falls prey to listless execution, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Sharmaji Namkeen is Rishi Kapoor's swansong and show. His cinematic memories are coloured in liveliest hues of celebration and happiness, observes Sukanya Verma.

Indian activist to join Clinton's task force

Indian activist to join Clinton's task force

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Former United States President Bill Clinton has invited Ruchira Gupta, an activist who has fought against sex trafficking for two decades, to join his CGI Lead Task Force -- a high level group within the Clinton Global Initiative.Gupta is the founder president of Apne Aap Women Worldwide and winner of the 2009 Clinton Global Citizen Award for Leadership in Civil Society.

The Small Big Pictures Of Rajamouli And Co

The Small Big Pictures Of Rajamouli And Co

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

RRR isn't the "spectacle" it is made out to be, argues Sreehari Nair.

RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.

1962: War On The Hills review

1962: War On The Hills review

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

If you want to watch 1962: War On The Hills, skip the first episodes and start from the eighth. You will be less disappointed, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Trailer: Bard of Blood looks thrilling

Trailer: Bard of Blood looks thrilling

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Emraan Hashmi, Sobhita Dhulipala and Vineet Kumar take us on a thrilling undercover mission in the Web series, Bard of Blood.

CGF to consider India's proposal to host Commonwealth c'ships

CGF to consider India's proposal to host Commonwealth c'ships

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

India has promised to bear the cost of shooting and archery events at the Commonwealth Championships and wants the results to count towards the overall medal tally at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

'I would play a submissive woman if...'

'I would play a submissive woman if...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'I feel eyebrows change the expressions on a face.'

Why Ajay Devgn is making his OTT Debut

Why Ajay Devgn is making his OTT Debut

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'Once in a while if there is a great show, why not do it on OTT?'

Will Karate Combat prove to be a hit with fans?

Will Karate Combat prove to be a hit with fans?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Karate Combat, a league devoted to showcasing the ancient martial art, said it is hoping to take advantage of the stalled sports calendar to premiere its prerecorded second season, which blends real fighting with video game settings. The full-contact league believes it is sitting on a valuable commodity that can attract viewers, especially the highly-prized younger demographic, at a time when COVID-19 has put the brakes on live sporting events around the world.

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.'

10 OTT shows to watch

10 OTT shows to watch

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Fresh off the OTT oven, Sukanya Verma picks 10 hot new treats for you.

Pagalpanti review

Pagalpanti review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

You can imagine the standard of Pagalpanti's humour when characters are named Wifi, Bully and Tully, a hospital placard reads Dr Trump and bitter gourd is mistaken for poison to evoke laughs, warns Sukanya Verma.