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10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.

'Dhoni-Gambhir Pairing Will Be Worth Watching'

'Dhoni-Gambhir Pairing Will Be Worth Watching'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Dhoni and Gambhir have not had the smoothest of relationships as teammates and it will be interesting to see how this pair goes on if Dhoni were to accept the offer to mentor the team at the T20I World Cup.

Remembering Traffic director Rajesh Pillai

Remembering Traffic director Rajesh Pillai

Rediff.com6 May 2016

As late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai's Bollywood film Traffic releases this week, Rediff.com contributor Vijay George reveals what happened behind the cameras.

Nothing mattered to Rajesh Pillai, other than movies

Nothing mattered to Rajesh Pillai, other than movies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'Rajesh Pillai was a child at heart, crying at the sight of an injection syringe or making a fuss over the number of pills he was made to pop.'

PIX: Manoj Bajpayee, Divya Dutta, Kartik Aryan watch Traffic

PIX: Manoj Bajpayee, Divya Dutta, Kartik Aryan watch Traffic

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A look at the special screening pictures.

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The film's shooting has begun in Kozhikode.

Watch Dulquer Salmaan in a serious avatar

Watch Dulquer Salmaan in a serious avatar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The period film titled Njan, is directed by Ranjith.

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The film is produced under the actor's banner.

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Mammootty has already had six releases this year, of which only two films were successful.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Njan, Vellivelichathil release today

Njan, Vellivelichathil release today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Dulquer Salmaan plays a character from the 1930s in Ranjith's Njan, and media person John Brittas makes his big screen debut in Madhu Kaithapram's Vellivelichathil.

Edavappathi, Shikhamani: Which film will you watch?

Edavappathi, Shikhamani: Which film will you watch?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

The WhistleBlower Review

The WhistleBlower Review

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Whistleblower is definitely worth watching, recommends Namrata Thakker.

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The film is a remake of 2012 hit Malayalam film 22 Female Kottayam.

CBI look out circular against 8 private persons in Delhi excise policy scam

CBI look out circular against 8 private persons in Delhi excise policy scam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Officials said the CBI has not felt the need to issue LOCs against public servants so far because they cannot leave the country without intimating the government.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Salute Review

Salute Review

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Salute explores narratives of police brutality and unethical practices, power-hungry politicians who will stop at nothing and the helplessness of innocent victims of crime, observes Divya Nair.

First Look: Amala Paul and Nivin Pauly in Mili

First Look: Amala Paul and Nivin Pauly in Mili

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Amala Paul plays the title role of an introvert girl living in a working women's hostel.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

Nivin Pauly, Gautham Menon in Vineeth's Jacobinte Swargarajyam

Nivin Pauly, Gautham Menon in Vineeth's Jacobinte Swargarajyam

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

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

Kochi on alert after reported LeT threat

Kochi on alert after reported LeT threat

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has given a missive to Kerala DGP and the Kochi city police commissioner on the possibility of a Lashkar terror attack in the city in the near future.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

'Awards are not important at all'

'Awards are not important at all'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

'Awards in India are not important because Indian awards don't increase or decrease your money nor do they have any influence in the kind of films you are offered.'

Review: Wazir's music is haunting

Review: Wazir's music is haunting

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Wazir has some good songs but they will not be memorable, feels Aelina Kapoor.

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Traffic is muddled and lacklustre in its set-up, feels Sukanya Verma.

One Night Stand, Traffic fail at the box office

One Night Stand, Traffic fail at the box office

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Aishwarya's Sarbjit fails to draw audience

Box Office: Aishwarya's Sarbjit fails to draw audience

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Waiting, Phobia, Veerappan all flop

Box Office: Waiting, Phobia, Veerappan all flop

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

Ask MF Guru: 'I want Rs 50 lakhs in 5 years'

Ask MF Guru: 'I want Rs 50 lakhs in 5 years'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'

Box Office: Azhar gets average opening

Box Office: Azhar gets average opening

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Will Yechury give the CPI-M a makeover?

Will Yechury give the CPI-M a makeover?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

'It is not impossible that there will be some arrangement with the Congress in West Bengal after the ongoing local body polls.'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

The best Indian film you will see this year

The best Indian film you will see this year

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'In Angamaly Diaries, dreams, kinks, small corruptions, cheap lives, and hopes are all given their due and that attitude frees us up to believe that perhaps there is more good than bad in the sum total of us.' 'This is a coming-of-age tale taken straight out of a diary written in blood,' says Sreehari Nair.

Mukkabaaz Review: Going for the tear glands with brass knuckles

Mukkabaaz Review: Going for the tear glands with brass knuckles

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'You walk out of Mukkabaaz feeling good about yourself, but unlike Kashyap's best pictures, it releases you from the responsibility of seeing yourself in it; the movie is darn clever, most of the way, but it hardly has any wisdom,' says Sreehari Nair.