Sippai is directed by Saravanan of Silambattam fame.
A lot of scenes in the film reminded me of Mani Ratnam's pattern and treatment of love stories -- love at first sight, the talkative partner, picturesque song sequences and of course, longing and heartbreak, observes Divya Nair.
Wonder why this Kerala rani was not invited for the coronation of Charles III.
The actor will be seen playing an important role in Mani Ratnam's Kadal.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced its membership invitations, and Indian film celebrities Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Chandrabose and MM Keeravaani have been invited to be members.
Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.
Mani Ratnam's highly anticipated film Kadal was a big disappointment in 2013.
Jaya Bachchan plays a negative role for the first time in her career in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.
'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.'
We celebrate Aishwarya by looking at her best close-up pictures through the years.
Raavan's press conference attended by Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan,Vikram, lyricist Prasoon Joshi.and Reliance's Amit Khanna.
While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is on the cusp of hitting a chronological half century!
Mani Ratnam's Kadal lacks a compelling story, writes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Mani Ratnam's film has all the elements of a regular entertainer but has nothing new in terms of a story
National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Tamil film industry.
Mani Ratnam's Tamil version of Ravan was launched at a gala function in Chennai on Friday.
Hema Malini hosted a party for her friends on her 74th birthday on October 16.
Aditi Roy Hydari on working with Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's new film with Mani Ratnam -- tentitively called Ravan -- will be shot in the jungles of Kerala. The couple are already on location, one week after the former's film Drona premiered in Mumbai.
Vikram on working with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan and Mani Ratnam in Raavan.
'Padmini and I are very different people.' 'Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.'
Former Indian Censor Board chief Leela Samson talks about her acting debut.
Actor Vikram and director Mani Ratnam were present at the screening of the film at the 67th Venice Film Festival on Monday.
29 actors from south India posed for this rare photograph as part of the Evegreen Reunion.
Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.
A blow-by-blow account of what transpired at the music launch of Mani Ratnam's trilingual, Raavan -- starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram -- in Mumbai.
If you are looking for a fluffy rom-com without much pravachan, Kushi is worth a watch, recommends Divya Nair.
Oye is a tragic love story with strong performances from its hero Sidhdharth. Baby Shamili is transformed as a tragic heroine in this film. Debutant director Anand Ranga scores in the first half. Yuvan Shankar Raja's music rocks.
In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.
Subhash K Jha lists interesting Dulquer movies to watch on his birthday on July 28.
The PS-1 actress has one off-duty style rule: Stay comfy.
'If you ask me where I want my career to go, I have been saying this for a long time: I want to do a K-drama. I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'
Mani Ratnam may direct the film, which will be produced by UTV and Disney.
Shakya Celluloid's Nayagan, directed by Saravana Shakthi and starring J K Ritheesh and Ramana, is hotchpotch of wannabee superstars and a good plot, which keeps you in your seat -- barely.
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