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Can Vijay's strategy and vision outshine other TN parties?

Can Vijay's strategy and vision outshine other TN parties?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Can Vijay's strategy. vision outshine other TN parties?

Why Is Tabu Thanking Anees Bazmee?

Why Is Tabu Thanking Anees Bazmee?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Adah is in London... Bhagyashree in Dubai... Namrata in Germany...

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this May!

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this May!

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Here's a round-up of the glossies for May -- take our poll and let us know who you think makes for the most fashionable, sexy cover this month!

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Maro Charitra lacks soul

Maro Charitra lacks soul

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

This Telugu remake is no patch on the Tamil original that starred Kamal Haasan.

'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.'

'Sorry we didn't make this country safe for you': Outrage over Kathua rape

'Sorry we didn't make this country safe for you': Outrage over Kathua rape

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Prominent names such as Kamal Hassan, Supriya Sule and Omar Abdullah condemned the Kathua rape and asked the PM to speak up.

Watch out for these Kannada Sankranti releases

Watch out for these Kannada Sankranti releases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

A look at the Kannada films this Sankranti.

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

'I play the antagonist in Damarukam'

'I play the antagonist in Damarukam'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Ganesh Venkatraman talks about his upcoming film Damarukam.

TN CM rules out prolonged protection for filming

TN CM rules out prolonged protection for filming

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

Filming of his latest film Sandiyar is being held up owing to opposition from a political party.

Kejriwal joins hands with Kamal Haasan to fight communalism and corruption

Kejriwal joins hands with Kamal Haasan to fight communalism and corruption

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The meeting has sparked speculation that the actor will join the Aam Aadmi Party.

Kannada cinema welcomes A R Rahman

Kannada cinema welcomes A R Rahman

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Vikram's Tamil movie set to break BO records

Vikram's Tamil movie set to break BO records

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Susi Ganesan's Tamil movie and its Telugu version Mallana starring Vikram and Shriya are going to be released simultaneously on the 21st August not only in India but throughout the world.

Mammootty signs his first Kannada film

Mammootty signs his first Kannada film

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The untitled movie will be directed by FTII Pune graduate and software engineer Abhay Simha.

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Tamil Nadu and Kerala are voting in single-phase for 234 and 140 assembly constituencies respectively.

Chennai: 'Poornam' Viswanathan is dead

Chennai: 'Poornam' Viswanathan is dead

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

'Poornam' Viswanathan, actor and former Tamil News reader with All India Radio who announced India attaining freedom in his news bulletin in 1947, died in Chennai on Wednesday after brief illness.

Sringaram review

Sringaram review

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Golden Square Films Private Limited's Sringaram -- Dance of Love is the tale of a Devadasi who forges a new path -- and is a feast for the senses.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

In Tamil Nadu, row over English film titles

In Tamil Nadu, row over English film titles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

"Those running a caste-based political party here [in Tamil Nadu] and claiming that they are the champions of the Tamil language, cling to power by aligning with North Indian parties," Vijaykant said taking a dig at PMK leader Ramadoss.

'Kamal Haasan is a delight to work with'

'Kamal Haasan is a delight to work with'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'The best way to carry on that good man's legacy is to make films like he did, love cinema like he did, and unearth talent like he did. K Balachanderis frozen forever in Uttama Villain on celluloid,' Uttama Villain director Ramesh Arvind tells Rediff.com contributor Praveen Sundaram.

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening Kannada cinema!

The debutants!

The debutants!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj, and Suneil Shetty's daughter Athiya, who will be debuting in Nikhil Advani's Hero, graced the ramp for the first time as showstoppers for Falguni and Shane Peacock at the BMW India Bridal Fashion Week in Delhi.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies.

Mani Ratnam's next: Starring Karthi, Dulquer

Mani Ratnam's next: Starring Karthi, Dulquer

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Kamal Hassan and Saif Ali Khan team up for a Tamil-Hindi political thriller, with a score by A R Rahman.

Kerala: 21-yr-old becomes India's youngest mayor

Kerala: 21-yr-old becomes India's youngest mayor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

A college student and a Communist Party of India-Marxist member, she was administered the oath of office by collector Navjot Khosa at the corporation council hall.

Kamal Haasan can't do good, his job is to spoil families: TN CM

Kamal Haasan can't do good, his job is to spoil families: TN CM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam veteran's criticism of Haasan comes in the backdrop of the actor invoking the legacy of the ruling party's founder and former chief minister, the late M G Ramachandran, and the MNM chief lashing out at government over corruption.

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

All-rounder Karim Janat on Sunday returned to Afghanistan's ODI squad after a gap of six years and the selectors also included seasoned left-handed batter Najibullah Zadran in the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'The BJP will be the ruling party.'

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.

Why Are Jains Protesting?

Why Are Jains Protesting?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Jains fear Sammed Shikharji will be defiled by the influx of tourists.

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Bettering the promise of monthly payouts to homemakers by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the DMK, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam on Friday assured Rs 3,000 "value rights assistance" to them in its manifesto for the April 6 assembly polls, but maintained it was not a dole.

Team India's bonding session: Dhoni, Rahane turn percussionists

Team India's bonding session: Dhoni, Rahane turn percussionists

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

New coach Anil Kumble has brought a refreshing change in Indian cricket team camp as the members had a unique team bonding session with acclaimed actor-musician Vasundhara Das's group 'Drumjam'.

At DMK event, Kamal Haasan on stage, Rajini in audience

At DMK event, Kamal Haasan on stage, Rajini in audience

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The participation of the two veteran actors assumes significance in view of their recent statements suggesting that they could be joining politics.

Hindu-Muslim hatred being spread 24x7: Rahul

Hindu-Muslim hatred being spread 24x7: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The Congress leader said he has traversed across the country, "but I have not seen violence, hatred anywhere. But I see it on television all the time."

Review: You can't make sense of Vishwaroopam II

Review: You can't make sense of Vishwaroopam II

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

A Ganesh Nadar wonders what Kamal Hassan hopes to achieve with this film.

ELECTION RESULTS: How did the heavyweights fare

ELECTION RESULTS: How did the heavyweights fare

Rediff.com3 May 2021

As results pour in for the four states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam -- and one Union Territory -- Puducherry - here's a glimpse at the leaders who are trailing and those who are leading.

Its Mammooty vs Dulquer this Vishu

Its Mammooty vs Dulquer this Vishu

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

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