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Wedding diaries: Age is no bar for Shahid, Riteish, Saif

Wedding diaries: Age is no bar for Shahid, Riteish, Saif

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Love does conquer all in Bollywood.

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Hopefully, Hindi and non-Tamil audiences that have been patronising gangster movies from the South will give this fabulous looking historical a chance, says Deepa Gahlot.

'Thoonga Vanam is an international-quality action thriller'

'Thoonga Vanam is an international-quality action thriller'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The trailer of the new Kamal Haasan-starrer Thoonga Vanam shows the actor assuming a slick avatar as a cop from the anti-narcotics department, taking on the drug baron Prakash Raj.

10 sequels coming up in 2018

10 sequels coming up in 2018

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Will we see a Baahubali kind of blockbuster this year?

What do John Abraham and Batman have in common?

What do John Abraham and Batman have in common?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Which is your favourite buff body? VOTE now!

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon.

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.

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Was TN's Finance Minister Removed?

Why Was TN's Finance Minister Removed?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on the hit-list, not because the chief minister was unhappy with his performance, but because there were constant complaints from other ministers that he was sitting on their files far too long, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

18 Films That Made Us Cry

18 Films That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.

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."

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Anushka Shetty unveils Rudhramadevi jewellery collection

Anushka Shetty unveils Rudhramadevi jewellery collection

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A lowdown on the Tamil film industry.

'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.'

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?

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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?

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

Wakaalat From Home review

Wakaalat From Home review

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

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

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.