News for 'Chandamama'

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'I made a big fuss about playing Manoj Kumar's mother, but he had made up his mind. He said he would wait until I made up my mind. I was about 40 then. He was so large and I was so tiny!'

Chandamama goes multimedia

Chandamama goes multimedia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Chandamama, the comic that has enthralled three generations of Indians, is now trying to keep up with the times. But, supply side is a problem that they are having to deal with. The lack of new titles may be slowing down their expansion plans.

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life.

'Chandamama Kathalu is about hope'

'Chandamama Kathalu is about hope'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Praveen Sattaru talks about his latest film, Chandamama Kathalu which is an anthology of eight stories.

'Chandamama Kathalu is about hope'

'Chandamama Kathalu is about hope'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Praveen Sattaru talks about his latest film, Chandamama Kathalu which is an anthology of eight stories.

Geodesic to buy out Chandamama

Geodesic to buy out Chandamama

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Chandamama India Ltd, publisher of Chandamama, the hugely popular children's illustrated story magazine which has been as popular with adults, is being bought out by Geodesic Information Systems Ltd.

Animated film on Chandamama stories planned

Animated film on Chandamama stories planned

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Toonz would undertake the entire production in its state-of-the-art studio in Technopark and would finance the full production cost which was estimated to be around Rs 20 crore (Rs 200 million), a statement said. Legendary film-makers B Nagi Reddi and his friend Chakrapani had conceptualised Chandamama in early 1947 and the company had been publishing stories in print as well as electronic media in 14 languages.

Animated Chandamama to hit  big screen soo

Animated Chandamama to hit big screen soo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Popular children's magazine Chandamama would be out on big screen soon. The monthly has tied up with Thiruvanthapuram-based Toonz Animation Ltd to produce a full length animated feature film.

Review: Baa Bega Chandamama

Review: Baa Bega Chandamama

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Baa Bega Chandamama is an illogical film from start to finish. Prince Deepak fails to add life into his role. Poor music composition and ordinary camera work add up to the negative points in the film.

<I>Chandamama</I> to hit TV screens

Chandamama to hit TV screens

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Big Animation has selected the most popular characters and stories from the famous magazine Chandamama, which would be launched as a TV serial spanning over a minimum of 25 episodes to begin with. Speaking to Business Standard, Big Animation CEO Ashish SK said, "The project will be handled over a period of three years.

Chandamama, a good entertainer

Chandamama, a good entertainer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Krishna Vamsi's Chandamama is a neat and clean love story set against a rural backdrop with loads of entertainment. Go for it.

How <i>Chandamama</i> plans to revive its glory

How Chandamama plans to revive its glory

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

New management chalks out plans to revive the 60-year-old storybook.

First look: Chandamama Kathalu-- An anthology of eight love stories

First look: Chandamama Kathalu-- An anthology of eight love stories

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The central theme of Chandamama Kathalu is love and eight different stories portray different aspects of love.

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Chandamama Kathalu may be slow and without the regular commercial ingredients but the film has its moments

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

It's been nine years since magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning hit the screen, and Tamannaah Bhatia goes down memory lane.

Baahubali: Crown Of Blood Review: Intermittently Entertaining

Baahubali: Crown Of Blood Review: Intermittently Entertaining

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Baahubali has generated an enterprise of television spin-offs, video games, graphic novels and what not, but a memorable Game Of Thrones it is not, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Chandrayaan lander finds plasma sparse on Moon, records event

Chandrayaan lander finds plasma sparse on Moon, records event

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The initial assessment of the first-ever measurements of the near-surface lunar plasma environment over the south pole region by RAMBHA-LP payload onboard Chandrayaan-3 lander indicates that plasma there is relatively sparse, ISRO said on Thursday.

'A holiday on the Moon may not be far off'

'A holiday on the Moon may not be far off'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on Wednesday, August 23, Bollywood has joined India to laud ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and its team for the historic mission.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

'It felt wonderful to win the National Award'

'It felt wonderful to win the National Award'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Director Praveen Sattaru talks about his National Award winning movie Chandamama Kathalu.

Jayanth: I instantly connected with Love Aaj Kal

Jayanth: I instantly connected with Love Aaj Kal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Jayanth Paranji talks about his experience on shooting his recently released film Teenmaar.

Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa is a neat entertainer

Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa is a neat entertainer

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa, the remake of the Telugu film Chandamama, by director S Narayan is worth a watch for the performances, top class music, superb dialogues and great cinematography.

Magadheera's princess returns with Darling

Magadheera's princess returns with Darling

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Kajal Agarwal may be from Mumbai, but she is making waves down south with her Telugu films like Magadheera and now Darling.

Romancing Ram Charan Teja

Romancing Ram Charan Teja

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Meet Magadheera's princess and college girl, Kajal Agarwal

Chat with Telugu director Krishna Vamsi

Chat with Telugu director Krishna Vamsi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Telugu director Krishna Vamsi answered questions from his fans during a rediff chat.

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Kamini Kaushal talks about her life, and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

2016's Biggest Telugu Flops So Far

2016's Biggest Telugu Flops So Far

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Telugu films that failed at the box office in the first half of 2016!

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Puli, Singh is Bliing gear up for box office clash

Puli, Singh is Bliing gear up for box office clash

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Puli releases a day before Singh Is Bliing.

When Bollywood went over the moon!

When Bollywood went over the moon!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma goes through the cool and crazy ways moon/chand/chanda/chandrama is depicted in Bollywood movies.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Kangana bags National Award for Queen

Kangana bags National Award for Queen

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl, has picked up an award for Best Hindi film as well.

When Baahubali's director will film the Mahabharat

When Baahubali's director will film the Mahabharat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

H'Right now, it is like thousands of fireflies floating in my mind.' 'I've heard Aamir Khan is making the Mahabharat, but the Mahabharat is open to so many interpretations.' 'It really doesn't matter how many times we visit it.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

10 things we miss about summer

10 things we miss about summer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

There was so little to complain about!