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Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Will 2023 bring back the magic?

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'I always feel I speak best through my silences.'

Dulquer and Nithya Menen send directors into a frenzy

Dulquer and Nithya Menen send directors into a frenzy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

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

When Aishwarya ditched the makeup

When Aishwarya ditched the makeup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood's ladies have ditched the makeup from time to time and showcased their flawless natural beauty in the movies.

Like the poster of Dishoom?

Like the poster of Dishoom?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A look at the arrivals of the Lux Golden Rose Awards 2016.

COMING UP in August: Shershaah, Bhuj, Cartel

COMING UP in August: Shershaah, Bhuj, Cartel

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at August's OTT releases.

Abhishek, Aishwarya to star in <I>Masoom</i> remake

Abhishek, Aishwarya to star in Masoom remake

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Himesh Reshammiya has reportedly bought the remake rights of the film.

First look: Shraddha, Aditya in OK Jaanu

First look: Shraddha, Aditya in OK Jaanu

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Dulquer replies to Ram Gopal Varma's controversial tweets about his father Mammootty.

Now, Aishwarya does an Angelina Jolie

Now, Aishwarya does an Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ash will be giving her voice to Angelina Jolie's character in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, in the film's Hindi dubbed version.

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'Chand Chhupa Badal Mein were originally written for a film that Ram Gopal Varmaji was directing.' 'One day he said, "Mehboob, the lyrics that you have written are really beautiful, but the hero of my film is a goon. He cannot sing such beautiful lyrics".'

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

This designer has a message for Indian politicians

This designer has a message for Indian politicians

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Designer Swapnil Shinde shares his views on Bollywood, designing for Indian politicians and working with Madhuri Dixit Nene.

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.

Preity-Gene wedding reception: SRK, Salman attend

Preity-Gene wedding reception: SRK, Salman attend

Rediff.com14 May 2016

A look at the wedding pictures.

Revathi to direct the remake of Queen in Tamil, Telugu

Revathi to direct the remake of Queen in Tamil, Telugu

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

In a new letter issued on Monday, October 7, the eminent personalities questioned how writing an open letter to the prime minister could be called "an act of sedition".

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

When the JUNGLE called on Bollywood

When the JUNGLE called on Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films set in the jungles.

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The legislator from West Bengal claimed that there were several incidents where people across the country had been attacked by "cow vigilantes" over rumours of eating beef and smuggling cattle.

Andaz Apna Apna and 9 MUST WATCH FLOPS

Andaz Apna Apna and 9 MUST WATCH FLOPS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films that didn't do well in theatres but became popular on satellite television or on OTT.

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Overall, the Thalaivi trailer is a convincing experience, says veteran Tamil Nadu politics watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Like all the great love stories, Annayum Rasoolam has a tragic end. But not before we are transported into a world of furtive glances and hurried touches.

10 Kashmir Stories

10 Kashmir Stories

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Bollywood has told quite a few stories about Kashmir.

When These Ladies Won Our Hearts AGAIN!

When These Ladies Won Our Hearts AGAIN!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

While we await Shilpa's second innings in the movies, Joginder Tuteja looks at how well the top '90s actresses have done when they returned to acting.

Madhavan returns to Tamil cinema after 3 years

Madhavan returns to Tamil cinema after 3 years

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Tamil film industry.

The 5 BEST Telugu Actresses

The 5 BEST Telugu Actresses

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Actresses who impressed with their acts in 2015!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, 49 people, including award-winning filmmakers Aparna Sen and Mani Ratnam, and historian Ramachandra Guha, wrote to PM Modi, urging him to intervene in cases of hate crimes and atrocities against minority communities.

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

2020 could well have been a year of biopics with females taking centre-stage. After Chhapaak, it was time for Shakuntala Devi and Gangubai Kathiawadi to release later in the year with many more in the pipeline for 2021.

PIX: Meet Arjun Kapoor's biggest fan

PIX: Meet Arjun Kapoor's biggest fan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Social media posts from your favourite celebs.

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'I didn't expect much from him when he came on set.' 'But he was just jumping and flying around and I couldn't tell that this was his first action film!'

Happily married ON screen, and OFF!

Happily married ON screen, and OFF!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

It is always fun when real life couples take their love on screen.

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.

Dying young in Bollywood

Dying young in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.

Mohanlal's Mythri to release soon in Malayalam

Mohanlal's Mythri to release soon in Malayalam

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.