News for 'Kamal Haasan'

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Eijaz Khan?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Eijaz Khan?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Namrata Thakker digs deep into his Instagram feed to give us a closer look into him.

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'I wish him well in whatever he does and I will do so if he enters politics too.'

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'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.

Tamil Nadu polls: A test for AIADMK, DMK

Tamil Nadu polls: A test for AIADMK, DMK

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The new entrants in Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, have decided to stay away from the elections, reports T E Narasimhan.

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!

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'.

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislator and the party's youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as minister in Chennai on Wednesday by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi.

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.

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.

The Nayanthara-Vignesh WEDDING DETAILS!

The Nayanthara-Vignesh WEDDING DETAILS!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The movie superstar and the director will wed at a resort in Mahabalipuram on Thursday, June 9.

Akshay gets ANOTHER FLOP

Akshay gets ANOTHER FLOP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Samrat Prithviraj's collections are sobering. It has generated very little interest.'

The Rediff Review: Anbe Sivam

The Rediff Review: Anbe Sivam

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The remake of the 1975 Kamal Hasan starrer is amateur.

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Will these 2024 releases -- bookended by Rajinikanth no less -- make a dhamaka at the box office?

Anupam to do an Appu Raja

Anupam to do an Appu Raja

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

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.

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.

Can you identify this actress?

Can you identify this actress?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Bollywood stars have been posting throwback pictures on Instagram, and we love them!

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

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

Stalin to be sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7

Stalin to be sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin was on Tuesday unanimously elected as legislature party leader and he is to be sworn-in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7.

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.

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.

Meet Ajith's son

Meet Ajith's son

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Newsbytes!

Newsbytes!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Mumbai Xpress hits roadblock!

Mumbai Xpress hits roadblock!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005