News for 'Indian Cinema'

Before Peddi, 10 Movies Slammed For Misogyny

Before Peddi, 10 Movies Slammed For Misogyny

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

From Baahubali to Peddi, these blockbuster South Indian films drew criticism for romanticising toxic masculinity and reducing their female leads to objects of desire.

'If You Want Me To Attend Rave Parties, Do Drugs...'

'If You Want Me To Attend Rave Parties, Do Drugs...'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'...I am not part of it. If you want to boycott me because of this, and there have been obvious instances where people didn't want to review my films because I am not important.'

How Farhan Akhtar Celebrated His BAFTA Win

How Farhan Akhtar Celebrated His BAFTA Win

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Boong wins a BAFTA, and India can't stay calm!

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Rediff.com20 May 2026

From the genius of Drishyam to the misfires of Mirage, here's ranking every Malayalam thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph before Georgekutty returns in Drishyam 3.

Rohit Sharma Still Has Unfinished Business

Rohit Sharma Still Has Unfinished Business

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Hitman still probably hurts over missing World Cup glory in 2011 and his stellar career rightfully deserves one last hurrah at the ODI World Cup.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Republic Day Challenge

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Republic Day Challenge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken time off from his wartime love story Love & War, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, to undertake a unique and unprecedented task.

The Odyssey: An Evening With Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon Tom Holland

The Odyssey: An Evening With Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon Tom Holland

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Odyssey has begun its journey, and Mumbai was fortunate to be to be among its earliest chapters, Mayur Sanap documents the film's premiere in the city.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Scores Rs 500 crore, Makes History

Dhurandhar The Revenge Scores Rs 500 crore, Makes History

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has shattered box office records by becoming the fastest film to enter the prestigious Rs 500 crore club in just five days, setting an unprecedented benchmark in Indian cinema.

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we rank every live-action Spider-Man movie from the critically acclaimed Spider-Man 2 to the less successful The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

'Dhurandhar Has Changed The Landscape Of Cinema'

'Dhurandhar Has Changed The Landscape Of Cinema'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Established filmmakers want to go with the sequels of earlier hit films like Housefull 5 or Mastiii 4. They don't want to come up with fresh ideas. This is pure laziness.'

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.

Varun-Salman Celebrate David Dhawan In 'Bittersweet' Way

Varun-Salman Celebrate David Dhawan In 'Bittersweet' Way

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will be David Dhawan's last film, and reason enough for a David Dhawan Film Festival.

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's daughter, is making her acting debut at 46, joining a list of actors who took their sweet time to be bitten by the acting bug.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

Anbe Diana Review: Breezy Romcom That Plays Safe

Anbe Diana Review: Breezy Romcom That Plays Safe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Despite a wobbly screenplay and an overstretched runtime, Anbe Diana charms with its light-hearted approach and Ramya Ranganathan's performance.

Priyanka Chopra's Relaxing Bikini Sunday

Priyanka Chopra's Relaxing Bikini Sunday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Priyanka Chopra is currently shooting for SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated Telugu film Varanasi in Hyderabad, balancing her demanding schedule with a refreshing poolside Sunday.

Know Christopher Nolan's Movies Before You Watch Odyssey

Know Christopher Nolan's Movies Before You Watch Odyssey

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

From Following to Oppenheimer, here's why Christopher Nolan remains cinema's greatest modern blockbuster auteur.

Karan Johar On Alpha Energy: 'Are We More Regressive Today?'

Karan Johar On Alpha Energy: 'Are We More Regressive Today?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Karan Johar discusses the success of 'alpha-driven' films like Animal and Dhurandhar, noting a shift in audience preference for 'front footed machismo' and 'alpha energy'. He also touches upon the appeal of emotional identification, particularly among male viewers, and expresses conflict over the cultural signals these films send.

Dhurandhar: Biggest Indian Film Ever!

Dhurandhar: Biggest Indian Film Ever!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Exactly a year after Pushpa 2 released in theatres, Dhurandhar has made history at the box office.

Wangchuk refuses to end fast despite being 'in immense pain'

Wangchuk refuses to end fast despite being 'in immense pain'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is rapidly deteriorating on his 17th day of hunger strike, prompting widespread appeals from prominent political figures and Bollywood celebrities for him to end his fast and for the government to address the urgent demands for NEET examination reforms.

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

Rediff.com5 May 2026

France's prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2026 is set to see a strong presence from India, with a mix of regional cinema, filmmakers, and actors expected to attend the global event from May 12 to May 23.

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'Here's to India x France. And to many more stories waiting to be told.'

How Irrfan's The Last Tenant Was Lost And Rescued

How Irrfan's The Last Tenant Was Lost And Rescued

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A long-lost cinematic gem, The Last Tenant, starring the late Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan, has been released on YouTube 25 years after it was filmed.

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

''With Aamir, I have maintained a friendship, and I'm so grateful for that. He's been so kind and generous throughout these years, whether it's in Los Angeles, London or here.'

Why Manasi Parekh Is Thrilled In Cannes

Why Manasi Parekh Is Thrilled In Cannes

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Manasi Parekh is making waves at Cannes 2026, passionately promoting Gujarati cinema on the global stage while reflecting on her incredible journey.

Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has made cinematic history by becoming the first Indian film to achieve a staggering Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in nett collections, exclusively from its Hindi version within India.

10 Iconic Mammootty-Mohanlal Movies

10 Iconic Mammootty-Mohanlal Movies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Malayalam cinema legends Mammootty and Mohanlal are set to reunite on screen in Mahesh Narayanan's espionage thriller 'Patriot' after 18 years, with Mammootty in the lead and Mohanlal in an extended cameo.

Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'...Or will we take a positive approach and learn from those mistakes so that it is not repeated in future?'

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The once promising YRF Spy Universe, which delivered Bollywood's first Rs 500 crore grosser with Pathaan, is now grappling with an uncertain future as recent releases like Alpha and War 2 fail to ignite the box office.

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Her presence lit up the room as she reflected on a remarkable career that has shaped generations of Indian cinema.'

A Complaint Against Mammootty-Mohanlal's Patriot

A Complaint Against Mammootty-Mohanlal's Patriot

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'A film that puts a Malayali collector, a Malayali general, and a Malayali gangster all in the same national plot does not feel pan-Indian. It feels like a school play where only one family showed up,' notes Binu Alex after watching the Mohanlal-Mammootty starrer Patriot.

10 David Dhawan Films To Watch Ahead Of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

10 David Dhawan Films To Watch Ahead Of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Rediff.com6 May 2026

As David Dhawan hints at potential retirement after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, we revisit his iconic Bollywood comedies that defined an era of entertainment.

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

'You will have the President's rule for 7 to 8 months, And Annamalai will be the hero in those 7 months.'

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

From Mohanlal's commanding act in Company to Dulquer Salmaan's chilling turn in Chup, these Malayalam stars proved they could shine far beyond Mollywood.

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Raju Hirani's films can sometimes feel a little too goofy, but under Avinash Arun's direction, it will be interesting to see how that material lands, notes Mayur Sanap.

Nora Fatehi's FIFA Anthem Is A Sensation!

Nora Fatehi's FIFA Anthem Is A Sensation!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Nora Fatehi has successfully transitioned to the global stage, with her FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem Siir Siir becoming a viral hit, especially following Morocco's impressive draw against Brazil.

Meet Anjali Sivaraman, The Face Of Mira Nair's Amri

Meet Anjali Sivaraman, The Face Of Mira Nair's Amri

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Anjali Sivaraman, daughter of playback singer Chitra Iyer, is set to portray the iconic Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's upcoming biopic Amri, following her breakout role in Netflix's Class and a diverse career in modelling and acting.

Chalo Varanasi! A British Politico's Journey

Chalo Varanasi! A British Politico's Journey

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Rajdeep Choudhury's documentary Chalo India with Ericji (Varanasi) offers an unique exploration of India.

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2025

South Indian filmmakers have kept their focus on the single-screen cinemagoer. They have kept their finger on the pulse of the single-screen cinema fan, who goes to movies once a month or more, to forget his weekly chores, explains Ambi Parameswaran.