Even as Naatu Naatu enjoys Oscar fame, its south counterparts are getting their share of recognition in India.
The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.
Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.
Ranveer turns on the charm... Prithviraj directs mum and Mohanlal... Preity starts shooting...
What was supposed to be a guest appearance, then an 'extended cameo' for Salman, has now become a full-fledged role.
'There was one sequence in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya where her character exuberantly runs up to Bobby Deol, piggy-backs on him.' 'Aishwarya told me that she couldn't do the sequence because people would not expect such behaviour from a former Miss World.'
'I don't know whether this curse will be lifted or not. It's in the hands of the audience.'
By the time, Mumbaikar gets to where it wants to be via a twisty third act, we begin to see how much better the film could have been. But it's almost too little, too late, complains Mayur Sanap.
Reader Sreenath has sent us this photograph of the star.
Kangana gives advice... Ranveer goes shirtless...
Kajol goes to Vaishnodevi... NTR Jr and Ram Charan shoot in Mumbai... Esha meets up with Rafa Nadal...
'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'
Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.
Bhramaram, Blessy's latest Malayalam venture starring Mohanlal, Suresh Menon and VG Muralikrishnan is a thriller worth your time and money.
Akshay, Twinkle watch Bell Bottom... Abhay gives some advice...
The winner of Gateway to Hollywood Bejoy Nambiar speaks to rediff.com about winning and about himself.
Directed by Ranjith, Spirit deals with alcoholism. It is recommended for Mohanlal's acting.
This Mohanlal suspense drama may well go down as yet another modern day classic, raves Joginder Tuteja.
Deadly dolls, skeletons in the closet, haunted homes, this is just a warm-up on what to expect on OTT this week.
These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.
I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.
As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.
Taapsee plays cricket... Mohanlal shoots with Rahman...
Film folk celebrated Diwali with their family and loved ones, and made sure to post lovely pictures on social media.
The Malayalam movie is causing quite a stir.
'Farewell to the unique artist who loved like a mother and taught many things like a teacher.'
The Deol girls bond... Keerty's movie releases on Thursday...Nargis and Radhika have gyaan for us...
Tamannaah, Raashi wrap up their shoots while Taapsee is on her final schedule.
Vaani, Raveena win awards... Tara gets poetic... Nia turns on the neon...
AIADMK candidate Daniel Sachin Mani, contesting from the 35th ward of Perambur constituency, dressed up as party founder MGR.
Amala makes her Hindi debut... Prithviraj shares a first look... Tovino is ready with next film...
After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on Wednesday, August 23, Bollywood has joined India to laud ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and its team for the historic mission.
'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'
The 46-year-old actor stars in an unusual film called Paradesi.
'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'
Sunil Shetty makes his OTT debut. Chiranjeevi comes calling. Parvathy Thiruvothu, Nithya Menen and Amruta Subhash provide enchanting viewing. Santa Claus gets ready to retire.
'Thank you for being an inspiration, not just to me but to an entire generation.'
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.
