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Vikram, Rajinikant, Siddharth: Meet Shankar's leading men

Vikram, Rajinikant, Siddharth: Meet Shankar's leading men

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

As his latest, much-talked about venture, I, starring Vikram, is all set to hit the screens this Pongal, here is a look at the other heroes, who have been a part of this brilliant director's extraordinary journey of success.

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

Putting A Glamorous Spin On Desi Weaves

Putting A Glamorous Spin On Desi Weaves

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Boundary-breaking Designer Ujjwal Dubey is shaking up the fashion industry with his gender fluid collection.

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'This movie is not a reminder of the disaster we went through. It's a reminder of how we survived it.'

Benegal Committee submits recommendations on censorship to IB ministry

Benegal Committee submits recommendations on censorship to IB ministry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The Benegal panel, in its first report submitted on April 26, had urged the government to lay down a "holistic framework for certification of films."

'You can't photoshop acting'

'You can't photoshop acting'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'I used to do music 365 days a year.' 'But for four years, it has been all about movies.'

4 days on, Tamil Nadu cinema halls call off strike over local tax

4 days on, Tamil Nadu cinema halls call off strike over local tax

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The theatres will start functioning from Friday with the ticket prices set to go up from the present maximum of Rs 120 with the addition of 28 per cent of Goods and Services Tax.

'I am done with acting'

'I am done with acting'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'I am far better at cooking than I was at acting.'

Jawan Review: SRK Makes This Trip Worthwhile

Jawan Review: SRK Makes This Trip Worthwhile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Be it Khan highlighting the issues with a rigged system, or schooling accountability from the government, or stressing the power of the vote, or that baap/beta line -- this is a kind of swashbuckling that Hindi film audiences haven't seen from their heroes for many years,' notes Mayur Sanap.

No language will be imposed, says Centre amid protests

No language will be imposed, says Centre amid protests

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Tamil-speaking ministers assured that the draft will be reviewed before implementation.

Bollywood To Its Teachers: 'Thank You'

Bollywood To Its Teachers: 'Thank You'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Bollywood stars celebrate Teacher's Day by sharing anecdotes and childhood memories with their teachers.

What are Shilpa, Ranveer, Athiya up to?

What are Shilpa, Ranveer, Athiya up to?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Just what do actors *do* the whole day?

Anushka Shetty unveils Rudhramadevi jewellery collection

Anushka Shetty unveils Rudhramadevi jewellery collection

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A lowdown on the Tamil film industry.

Pragya Thakur's controversial remark in Lok Sabha sparks row

Pragya Thakur's controversial remark in Lok Sabha sparks row

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

While the opposition members protested the interruption by Thakur, the BJP members persuaded her to sit down. After which, the Speaker said only A Raja's statement will be taken on record.

Jeethu Joseph: Drishyam is not a copy

Jeethu Joseph: Drishyam is not a copy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Writer-director Jeethu Joseph has now been accused by filmmaker Satish Paul of plagiarising his novel, Oru Mazhakkalathu.

'When he sang, the world stood still and listened'

'When he sang, the world stood still and listened'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'The thing about Balaji was that he brought his own special flavour and energy to every song he sang.' 'In that sense, he was like Kishoreda.'

'AIADMK didn't lose polls only because of BJP'

'AIADMK didn't lose polls only because of BJP'

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'The BJP has become a reasonably larger force in Tamil Nadu in the last two years.'

Fun Facts about the National Awards

Fun Facts about the National Awards

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Like the Filmfare awards and Hollywood's Oscar awards, there are some amazing facts you may not have known about India's most prestigious awards.

Alliances fall apart as TN heads for local bodies poll

Alliances fall apart as TN heads for local bodies poll

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

An interesting multi-cornered contest is on the cards for the urban local body elections in Tamil Nadu scheduled for February 19 with opposition parties, which were with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam till a few days ago, set to take on the ruling DMK banking on their respective party's own strength.

'I can visualise Ajay Devgn in Mohanlal's role'

'I can visualise Ajay Devgn in Mohanlal's role'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The Drishyam remake begins shooting on February 20 in Kerala.

'The Good Road' nominated as India's entry for Oscars

'The Good Road' nominated as India's entry for Oscars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Gyan Correa's National award-winning Gujarati film 'The Good Road', a lost-and-found story of a small boy, was today nominated to represent India in the Best Foreign Film category at next year's Oscars.

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Decoding Indian cinema's biggest superstar.

Ready for Ajith's Vedalam?

Ready for Ajith's Vedalam?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

It's Aamir versus SRK in a desi X-Men: At least on our wish-list!

It's Aamir versus SRK in a desi X-Men: At least on our wish-list!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

What if we made X-Men here in India?

'You guys mean the world to me'

'You guys mean the world to me'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Stars celebrate Father's Day with their kids.

Will #BoycottBrahmastra Affect Its Box Office Fate?

Will #BoycottBrahmastra Affect Its Box Office Fate?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The advance bookings of Brahmastra are looking very good.

Wakaalat From Home review

Wakaalat From Home review

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Things get better as the series proceeds, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Prabhas donates Rs 1 crore; Stars rally to help Kerala

Prabhas donates Rs 1 crore; Stars rally to help Kerala

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Baahubali star is among many film folk who have contributed to help Kerala rebuild lives destroyed by the worst flood in nearly a century.

#MarchForIndia: Nobody has the right to call our country intolerant, says Anupam Kher

#MarchForIndia: Nobody has the right to call our country intolerant, says Anupam Kher

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Seeking to counter protests over growing intolerance, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Saturday led a delegation of writers and artistes to the President and the prime minister.

Amitabh: I am open to working with Rekha

Amitabh: I am open to working with Rekha

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The couple have starred together in films like Silsila, Mr Natwarlal and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

In a brief one minute video clip, Rajinikanth thanked all those who welcomed his political plunge.

How star-power plays out on the streets of Tamil Nadu

How star-power plays out on the streets of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

In Tamil Nadu, the alternative to one Dravidian party has been another, and for one actor-politician CM, there is another. Their initial popularity may owe to their filmi charisma, but their continued acceptance owed to their government's policies and programmes targeting the poor and the needy in the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

'Mohanlal pulled me out of my personal hell'

'Mohanlal pulled me out of my personal hell'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

After a messy divorce that was played out in the public domain and left him shattered, director Priyadarshan finally came out of it with 2016's hit Oppam.

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Okay, so we love our Goan filmi characters. Do you love these movies set in Goa? Have a look!

Dinakaran to announce party name on March 15

Dinakaran to announce party name on March 15

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

The Delhi high court, on March 9, allowed Dinakaran's plea for allotment of a common symbol, preferably 'pressure cooker', and a name of his choice for the AIADMK faction led by him.

From Bipasha to Sadhana: Bollywood's EVIL twins!

From Bipasha to Sadhana: Bollywood's EVIL twins!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

If these instances are any indication, stories featuring twins have seldom failed at the box office. But will Bipasha manage to cash in on the ageless trend?

Dulquer to romance Sai Pallavi

Dulquer to romance Sai Pallavi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Review: Thoonga Vanam is worth a watch

Review: Thoonga Vanam is worth a watch

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Thoonga Vanam is definitely not your regular thriller, writes S Saraswathi.

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'