News for 'Kamal Haasan'

'I am happy that I was the first choice for Ivan Veramathiri'

'I am happy that I was the first choice for Ivan Veramathiri'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Ganesh Venkataraman talks about playing an IPS officer in Ivan Veramathiri.

TN guv on Vishwaroopam: Avoid filmmaking that hurts public

TN guv on Vishwaroopam: Avoid filmmaking that hurts public

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Amid a raging controversy over Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam', Tamil Nadu governor on Friday said filmmakers should show "due respect" for sensitivities of people while making films like 'Dam 999' and warned it will "not spare anybody who tries to whip-up communal passions."

SP mulls banning 'Vishwaroopam' in UP, BJP cries foul

SP mulls banning 'Vishwaroopam' in UP, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

After facing a ban in Jayalalithaa's Tamil Nadu, Kamal Haasan's ambitious film Vishwaroopam may face a similar fate in Uttar Pradesh. "Before it is allowed to be screened, we will take a look at Vishwaroopam to find out what is objectionable in the film", Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav told media personnel in Allahabad Thursday.

TN appeals against verdict of lifting 'Vishwaroopam' ban

TN appeals against verdict of lifting 'Vishwaroopam' ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday filed an appeal against the interim order of a single judge of Madras high court giving clearance for screening of Kamal Haasan's controversial Tamil movie 'Vishwaroopam'.

Protest groups disrupt Vishwaroopam shows in Kerala

Protest groups disrupt Vishwaroopam shows in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Kamal Haasan starrer releases amid much controversy.

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Ram Charan Tej's Naayak is releasing along with Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu's Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.

Actress Sujatha passes away

Actress Sujatha passes away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The ailing actress was 58.

Siddaramaiah sworn in as K'taka CM, Shivakumar his deputy

Siddaramaiah sworn in as K'taka CM, Shivakumar his deputy

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attended the swearing in ceremony, while former AICC President Sonia Gandhi was absent. Chief Ministers of Congress ruled states Ashok Gehlot (Rajasthan), Bhupesh Baghel (Chhattisgarh) and Sukhvinder Singh Sukku (Himachal Pradesh) and several top party leaders were also in attendance.

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Rediff.com24 May 2023

It's that scorching time of the year again when horrid heat waves engulf our beings and nothing except a smack of cool breeze or a chilled glass of refreshment springs us back to life again.

'The year when we laughed hard, cried quietly'

'The year when we laughed hard, cried quietly'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Stars pens down their thoughts, moods and resolutions for the New Year.

See what Shah Rukh made Jeff Bezos say!

See what Shah Rukh made Jeff Bezos say!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The world's richest man and the founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos bonded with Bollywood at a grand party thrown in his honour.

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The remake of the 1975 Kamal Hasan starrer is amateur.

The Rediff Review: Anbe Sivam

The Rediff Review: Anbe Sivam

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Prosthetic make-up artist Ritu Janjjani talks about her unusual profession.

Rajni, the quintessential villain

Rajni, the quintessential villain

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Take a look at Superstar Rajnikanth's memorable performance in a negative role.

Composing for Dasavathaaram

Composing for Dasavathaaram

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Devisri Prasad outlines his experience of working with his biggest idol Kamal Haasan in this mammoth project, Dasavathaaram.

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'So many butterflies when the movie is released and so much tension. And that is for each and every film.' 'It never changes.'

Anupam to do an Appu Raja

Anupam to do an Appu Raja

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kamal Haasan and his artistic freedom is the smaller issue. How will the world view us when a handful of demonstrators terrorise our governments to ban a movie? Who will invest in India when a few truckloads of fanatics can cause closure of the highly protected and centrally located US embassy in a prominent city of the country, asks M R Venkatesh.

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Mani Ratnam's Kadal lacks a compelling story, writes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

In a major relief to actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras high court on Tuesday night lifted the ban imposed on his movie 'Vishwaroopam' by the Tamil Nadu government after it courted controversy over its alleged anti-Muslim content.

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

On Friday afternoon, as he sat in a freezing cold New Jersey theater watching Kamal Haasan's latest film Vishwaroopam, a two and a half hour long international terrorism thriller and an expensive production for Indian standards, Aseem Chhabra kept trying to figure out one thing. Why did the film offend some Muslim organisations and why has it been banned in Tamil Nadu?

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'Vishwaroopam's DTH release will change the game'

'Vishwaroopam's DTH release will change the game'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Kamal Haasan talks about releasing his film Vishwaroopam on DTH before the theatrical release.

Meet Ajith's son

Meet Ajith's son

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Shooting with Big B, Mohanlal

Shooting with Big B, Mohanlal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Ganesh Venkataraman on sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal in the tri-lingual film, Kandahar.

Newsbytes!

Newsbytes!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Review: Vallamai Tharayo

Review: Vallamai Tharayo

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Vallamai Tharayo, the Tamil film from Giriguja Films' starring Parthiban and Chaya Singh, tries to re-create Mani Rathnam's magic but fails miserably.

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2012

As Akshay Kumar promises to impress in Rowdy Rathore, we take a look at the best dual roles in Hindi cinema in the past.

Is Sonam Kapoor India's new gay icon?

Is Sonam Kapoor India's new gay icon?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Here's what your favouite celebrities are tweeting.

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

'I never expected the National Award'

'I never expected the National Award'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Saranya Ponvannan on winning the national award.

Mumbai Xpress hits roadblock!

Mumbai Xpress hits roadblock!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

The Very Best of K Balachander

The Very Best of K Balachander

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The Phalke awradee has given a new direction to Tamil cinema with his work.

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Prasad Productions is back in business after 21 years.