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Mirai Review: Too Conventional

Mirai Review: Too Conventional

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Mirai is an ambitious, but lazily timid visual effects overkill that squanders away potential with an undercooked early draft screenplay that needed rework, notes Arjun Menon.

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

For a grim subject matter as grim as this, it's refreshing that Sentimental Value avoids becoming a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, notes Mayur Sanap.

Heer Express Review: Forgettable

Heer Express Review: Forgettable

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Emma Stone's Oscar-Worthy Turn In Bugonia

Emma Stone's Oscar-Worthy Turn In Bugonia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Bugonia's ending, though not unexpected, is still shocking, reveals Deepa Gahlot.

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pankaj Kapur, who visibly enjoys playing the ringmaster to this family circus, is the glue that holds Thode Door Thode Paas together, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Trial 2 Review: Circus Of Plots

The Trial 2 Review: Circus Of Plots

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

What you get is a predictable, conventional story salvaged only by powerful performances from both the lead and the supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.

Like Mouni Roy's Eye-Catching Cannes Look? VOTE

Like Mouni Roy's Eye-Catching Cannes Look? VOTE

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Mouni Roy turned heads at Cannes 2026 with a stunning light blue and white deep-neck gown.

Tath Kana Review: Inspiring Tale Of Passion And Purpose

Tath Kana Review: Inspiring Tale Of Passion And Purpose

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

We may not know Dr Ramani at first, but by the end, we get a clearer sense of his nobility. For a biopic, that's a job done well, notes Mayur Sanap.

Sanjay Dutt's Villain Roles, Ranked

Sanjay Dutt's Villain Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Sanjay Dutt, known for his 'Khalnayak' image, is set to return to the big screen as a historical antagonist in Raja Shivaji' and a rugged gangster in 'KD - The Devil'. This article ranks his most compelling villainous performances in Hindi cinema, highlighting his versatility in embracing darker roles.

Single Salma Review: Huma Fits The Bill

Single Salma Review: Huma Fits The Bill

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

It's good to see Huma Qureshi help create a film which is as charming as it is empowering, without taking on the stridency that so many women-oriented films invariably adopt, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Idli Kadai Review: Dhanush Delivers!

Idli Kadai Review: Dhanush Delivers!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Idli Kadai wears its heart on its sleeve, embracing nostalgia and roots with both hands. Dhanush is in top form as an actor and director here, mining most of the material,' recognises Arjun Menon.

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 8: Ranveer Singh's Film Earns Rs 675 Cr, Shows No Signs Of Slowing

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Day 8: Ranveer Singh's Film Earns Rs 675 Cr, Shows No Signs Of Slowing

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is smashing box office records, raking in Rs 681.27 crore (Rs 6.81 billion) in India and exceeding Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) worldwide, solidifying the actor's status as a bankable star. Check daily collection, trends, and box office performance.

Nobody Wants This Season 2 Review: Relatable Rom-Com

Nobody Wants This Season 2 Review: Relatable Rom-Com

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Nobody Wants This Season 2 might not reinvent the rom-com wheel, but it proves that messy love stories can be meaningful, relatable, and totally watchable, notes Divya Nair.

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

From Mohanlal's commanding act in Company to Dulquer Salmaan's chilling turn in Chup, these Malayalam stars proved they could shine far beyond Mollywood.

Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain's Shilpa Shinde Responds To Fake Sexual Claim

Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain's Shilpa Shinde Responds To Fake Sexual Claim

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Television actress Shilpa Shinde addressed the ongoing backlash surrounding her Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain sexual harassment row, alleging a 'paid PR' campaign is behind the criticism.

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Oscar Watch: Train Dreams Is Masterful

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Train Dreams refuses to pander to an attention-deficit audience and is not afraid of the silence of emotional depth, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Review: AVOID!!!

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Review: AVOID!!!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

This turgid drama, solely designed to titillate male audiences, move from one hare-brained scene after another with intermittent over-acting, ear-splitting background music, and over-the-top dialoguebaazi, sighs Mayur Sanap.

What Makes Salman Khan Happy

What Makes Salman Khan Happy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Salman Khan's latest Instagram post features his pet dog and showcases his love for animals.

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon.

The Ba**ds of Bollywood Review: Enticing!

The Ba**ds of Bollywood Review: Enticing!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Aryan Khan has made The Ba***ds of Bollywood entertaining and wicked, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Even if you don't play the game, you'll understand everything and have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma.

Sankalp: Lethal Weapons

Sankalp: Lethal Weapons

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'There is a fortune in stolen money, counterfeit notes floating around, and political skullduggery afoot, along with treachery, double dealing, kidnapping and all manner of wickedness packing the series so densely that the pace never flags and a profusion of twists keeps the story engaging even when it strains credibility,' notes Deepa Gahlot.

Like Diana Penty's ELegant Look At Cannes? VOTE!

Like Diana Penty's ELegant Look At Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Diana Penty showcased her signature understated elegance at Cannes in a stunning butter-yellow gown.

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Prashanth Neel's Dragon promises a sprawling mass action spectacle with its gritty world-building, intriguing historical backstory, and Jr NTR's ferocious transformation as 'Luger'.

Jugnuma Review: A Quiet Delight

Jugnuma Review: A Quiet Delight

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Jugnuma has the unhurried pace of a stroll at dusk through the hills and the quiet delight in coming across jugnus (fireflies) twinkling in the trees, observes Deepa Gahlot.

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

120 Bahadur is underwhelming, adding little fresh perspective and generally feeling like a standard war drama we have seen umpteen times before, notes Mayur Sanap.

Jacqueline Fernandez Dazzles At Cannes

Jacqueline Fernandez Dazzles At Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Jacqueline Fernandez made a striking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, and attended the Chopard Miracles show.

Andhera Review: Absurd

Andhera Review: Absurd

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

It is sporadically chilling but the disparate elements take forever to come together, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Like The Queen Of Cannes Look? VOTE

Like The Queen Of Cannes Look? VOTE

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan redefined her iconic style at the Cannes 2026 closing ceremony, dazzling in a unique and intricately designed white pantsuit that garnered applause from fashion enthusiasts.

Delhi Crime 3 Review: Gritty And Disturbing

Delhi Crime 3 Review: Gritty And Disturbing

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

This Delhi Crime series belongs to Huma Qureshi, who plays Badi Didi as a hateful woman. She also commands some admiration for the way she negotiates with venal men and even some degree of sympathy for making the best of whatever life throws at her, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Like Jacqueline Fernandez's Captivating Cannes Appearance? VOTE!

Like Jacqueline Fernandez's Captivating Cannes Appearance? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Jacqueline Fernandez made a striking appearance at the Global Gift Foundation Gala Night during the Cannes 2026.

I Know What You Did Last Summer Review: Cheap Thrills

I Know What You Did Last Summer Review: Cheap Thrills

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

A straightforward mishmash of earlier I Know... movies, where the obvious silliness remains intact but the fun quotient comes discounted, observes Mayur Sanap.

The Reason Why Parasakthi Released Now

The Reason Why Parasakthi Released Now

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Throughout Parasakthi, Sivakarthikeyan mentions he is not against Hindi but the imposition of Hindi, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The sheer awfulness of Andaaz 2 really doesn't deserve anyone's time or attention, warns Mayur Sanap.

Like Mouni Roy's Vibrant Gown At Cannes? VOTE!

Like Mouni Roy's Vibrant Gown At Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Mouni Roy made a striking style statement at Cannes in a custom-made blue gown inspired by the intricate Patola weaving style from Gujarat.

Cannes 2026: Mouni Roy's Dramatic Black-And-Gold Gown

Cannes 2026: Mouni Roy's Dramatic Black-And-Gold Gown

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Mouni Roy made a stunning impression at the Cannes 2026 Pre-amfAR event, dazzling in a dramatic black-and-gold gown.

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Arrives On OTT This March

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Arrives On OTT This March

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Discover the latest OTT releases, streaming in the month of March.

Cannes Day 2: Like Alia's Princess Look? VOTE!

Cannes Day 2: Like Alia's Princess Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Alia Bhatt turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, showcasing a versatile fashion sense from a captivating princess-like gown to a custom-draped dhoti skirt adorned with traditional Indian jewellery.

Tere Ishk Mein Review: Raanjhanaa Redux

Tere Ishk Mein Review: Raanjhanaa Redux

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Tere Ishk Mein is a disservice to brilliant actors like Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, who have poured their heart and soul into their performances in a story that fails to honour its characters, notes Divya Nair.