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From Vicky Donor to Andhadhun: 10 Best Ayushmann Khurrana Movies, Ranked

From Vicky Donor to Andhadhun: 10 Best Ayushmann Khurrana Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Ayushmann Khurrana, known for consistently breaking conventions with his choice of roles and projects since his 2012 debut in 'Vicky Donor', is gearing up for his new release 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do'. Ahead of its release, a list ranks his top 10 standout films, highlighting his unique contributions to Indian cinema.

Mortal Kombat II Review: Karl Urban Steals The Fight

Mortal Kombat II Review: Karl Urban Steals The Fight

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The violent set pieces, exaggerated villains, ridiculous dialogue, and non-stop fan service all work in the moment. But once the credits roll, there is not much left to hold onto.

KD: The Devil Review: Over-the-Top Action, Muddled Storytelling

KD: The Devil Review: Over-the-Top Action, Muddled Storytelling

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Dhruv Sarja's KD: The Devil attempts to deliver a grounded action experience but ultimately succumbs to a loud, generic gangster narrative, muddled storytelling, and excessive theatrics, sighs Arjun Menon.

A Big Dream, A Tiny Flat, A Father's Love

A Big Dream, A Tiny Flat, A Father's Love

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Rediff Movies columnist Dinesh Raheja's second book of poems ... Unfulfilled Desires will release on August 14.

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Birthday Special: Dhanush's 10 Best Films

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

From intense gangster epics to tender slice-of-life dramas, these 10 films showcase why Dhanush remains one of Indian cinema's most versatile leading men.

Drishyam 3 Review: Georgekutty Finally Runs Out Of Tricks

Drishyam 3 Review: Georgekutty Finally Runs Out Of Tricks

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Drishyam 3, the latest installment in the popular Malayalam franchise, struggles to maintain the ingenuity and thrilling narrative of its predecessors, with Georgekutty's once-brilliant facade showing significant cracks, leading to a convoluted plot and a less engaging antagonist-driven conflict.

Mercy Review: Flawed Exploration Of The Right To Die

Mercy Review: Flawed Exploration Of The Right To Die

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The blandness of the script and the just about passable performances make Mercy a wearying watch, particularly since the complexities of euthanasia are not adequately explored, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ek Din Review: Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi!

Ek Din Review: Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi!

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi's Ek Din has an intriguing premise that ultimately falters due to weak chemistry and an emotionally underwhelming payoff, discovers Sreeju Sudhakaran.

When Janhvi Kapoor Carried Mum Sridevi's Legacy

When Janhvi Kapoor Carried Mum Sridevi's Legacy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'I worked with Sridevi ma'am on a Malayalam film in the early '90s, which only deepened my admiration for these incredible textiles and the culture they represent as she and I went shopping in Chennai.'

Review: Citadel 2 Has Worn Out Its Welcome

Review: Citadel 2 Has Worn Out Its Welcome

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The second season of the Russo Brothers' espionage series Citadel, falls short of its global ambitions due to muddled writing and a lack of compelling narrative depth, complains Sukanya Verma.

7 Life Lessons From Spider-Man: Brand New Day

7 Life Lessons From Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows that even superheroes need friends, healthy outlets for their emotions and the courage to learn from their mistakes.

The Biggest Spy Movies

The Biggest Spy Movies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Dhurandhar - The Revenge arrives this week and all eyes are on how entertaining the film turns out to be and how much money it makes at the box office. A look at the Top 10 biggies in the Hindi spy film genre.

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

From Satyameva Jayate to Mastiii 4, Milap Zaveri's films may divide critics, but ranking them can prove to be even more challenging than watching them.

WATCH: Salman Khan's Twist For Bigg Boss 20

WATCH: Salman Khan's Twist For Bigg Boss 20

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Salman Khan is set to host Bigg Boss 20, introducing a new twist 'Extra Jeevan Daan' that promises to revolutionise the game with higher stakes and unexpected challenges for contestants.

The Kishore Kumar Song That Has Become Gen Z's Voice

The Kishore Kumar Song That Has Become Gen Z's Voice

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

How did a melancholic Kishore Kumar classic from 1964, remixed decades later, become the unlikely soundtrack to a Gen Z protest?

Avika Gor: 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Tests Every Bit Of You'

Avika Gor: 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Tests Every Bit Of You'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

'Khatron Ke Khiladi is a show where people get to see a side of me, which is courageous and daring. It was a surprise for me. I got to know what I was capable of.'

Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Satluj Writer: 'If A Region Has A Violent History, Will We Bury That?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

'...Or will we take a positive approach and learn from those mistakes so that it is not repeated in future?'

Dridam Review: Average Thriller With Shock Ending

Dridam Review: Average Thriller With Shock Ending

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Dridam starts well as this intriguing small-town investigative thriller worthy of the Jeethu Joseph school of suspense, only to trip over clumsy red herrings and over-explanations, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft Review: A Glossy Vanity Project

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft Review: A Glossy Vanity Project

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour: Live in 3D is packed with moments that are clearly meant to make die-hard fans go 'Aww,' but they don't really give a true look at the person behind the artist, notes Mayur Sanap.

Why Susmita Mukherjee Did 'C-Grade, Sexist Films': 'It Was A Bad Time'

Why Susmita Mukherjee Did 'C-Grade, Sexist Films': 'It Was A Bad Time'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

'It's a very disturbing thing to go back to my life and say, why did I act in such sexist, C-grade films, films derogatory to women. They were just bad films, bad choices. So I did, and did I sell my soul? Of course I sold my soul.'

Why Failure Matters More Than Success

Why Failure Matters More Than Success

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Internet only wants to sell you the winning part. The masterclass, the framework, the seven habits. Nobody sells you the story of losing.

Glory Review: Uneven But Watchable Boxing Drama

Glory Review: Uneven But Watchable Boxing Drama

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Glory juggles its whodunit goals and estranged father-son equation across a hoard of suspects and unreliable allies. The upshot is uneven yet watchable because of the talent on board, notes Sukanya Verma.

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ahead of Balan: The Boy's OTT debut, we revisit 10 unforgettable movie mothers who shattered the saintly stereotype with love, obsession, revenge and ambition.

Watch: At The Alliance Party With Salman Khan

Watch: At The Alliance Party With Salman Khan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Salman Khan, Gauahar Khan, Mini Mathur, Soha Ali Khan, and many more gathered at Sohail Khan's Mumbai residence to celebrate the success party of Prime Video's reality show The Alliance.

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Karuppu begins with a striking idea of God battling a broken justice system, only to turn into a routine Suriya mass spectacle.

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.

Siddharth: 'I've Never Played A Fighter Pilot Before'

Siddharth: 'I've Never Played A Fighter Pilot Before'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

'I don't need to wait for work to find me. I can find stories that excite me and make them myself.'

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Sapne vs Everyone is dark, and often depressing. At the same time, it is not completely hopeless, notes Deepa Gahlot.

10 Bollywood Films That Chased Hidden Treasures

10 Bollywood Films That Chased Hidden Treasures

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

From Khazana to Tumbbad and Dhamaal, Bollywood's treasure-hunt adventures have delivered everything from hidden riches and cursed gold to madcap comedy and even horror.

Beef Season 2 Review: Binge-worthy

Beef Season 2 Review: Binge-worthy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The second season of Beef delves into a new, class-driven conflict at an elite Southern California country club, in a compelling narrative of escalating domestic disputes, blackmail, and corporate intrigue, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Christopher Nolan's Odyssey Is 'Gimmicky', 'Abysmal'

Christopher Nolan's Odyssey Is 'Gimmicky', 'Abysmal'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

'None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words. There are no sex scenes, and all the food looks horrible.'

Subedaar Review: Predictable

Subedaar Review: Predictable

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

What Subedaar lacks is that element of surprise that makes a film worth the viewer's time and willingness to engage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Lock Upp Season 2: Sach Ya Sazaa: Is Akanksha Unsanskari?

Lock Upp Season 2: Sach Ya Sazaa: Is Akanksha Unsanskari?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

What works for Lock Upp Season 2: Sach ya Sazaa is the dramatic energy the contestants bring along. Whether they are successful, desperate or struggling in their respective careers, each one seems willing to bare a part/all of themselves on this platform, informs Divya Nair.

Watch Nani's Explosive The Paradise Teaser

Watch Nani's Explosive The Paradise Teaser

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The highly anticipated teaser for Nani's The Paradise has dropped, revealing a glimpse into the film's high-octane action, drama, and the fierce showdown between Nani's Dhagad and Raghav Juyal's menacing villain.

Priyanka Chopra Joins Russell Crowe in Sci-Fi Thriller Bluefly

Priyanka Chopra Joins Russell Crowe in Sci-Fi Thriller Bluefly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is poised for another major Hollywood role, joining Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe in the highly anticipated sci-fi action thriller Bluefly.

Janhvi Kapoor's Date With Spider-Man

Janhvi Kapoor's Date With Spider-Man

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Film folk attended a special screening of Tom Holland-Zendaya-starrer, Spider-Man: Brand New Day -- read the review here! -- and sportingly even wore the Spidey colours!

Daadi Ki Shaadi Review: Outdated Family Entertainer

Daadi Ki Shaadi Review: Outdated Family Entertainer

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Ashish R Mohan's Daadi Ki Shaadi, starring Neetu Singh and Kapil Sharma, offers an outdated plot that fails to deliver on humour or emotional depth.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Review: Mildly Amusing Marital Comedy Of Errors

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Review: Mildly Amusing Marital Comedy Of Errors

Rediff.com15 May 2026

If only Pati Patni Aur Woh Do were as funny as its director intended it to be, that would have been reason to celebrate, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

What Makes Obsession Such A Horrifying Tale

What Makes Obsession Such A Horrifying Tale

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

As Curry Barker's Obsession arrives on OTT this week, Sreeju Sudhakaran revisits the chilling psychological horror film about the terrifying implications of a man's desire to control a woman's affections.

Actor Sam Dastor, Who Played Gandhi Twice, Passes Away

Actor Sam Dastor, Who Played Gandhi Twice, Passes Away

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Sam Dastor, the British-Indian actor who was considered for the lead role in Richard Attenborough's 'Gandhi' and later played Mahatma Gandhi twice in other productions, has passed away at the age of 84.