News for 'Phoonk'

'Phoonk 2 is scarier than Phoonk'

'Phoonk 2 is scarier than Phoonk'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Ram Gopal Varma on the sequel to Phoonk directed by Milind Gadagkar.

Announcing the Phoonk winners

Announcing the Phoonk winners

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

The final five will have to watch the film on August 21 at Mumbai's Fame Inorbit Mall at 7 pm. The one who can sit through the horror film, Phoonk, alone in the theatre, will win Rs 5 lakh.

Watch Phoonk 2 and win Rs 5 lakh!

Watch Phoonk 2 and win Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Here's how!

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'At a time when the 'my country, right or wrong' attitude is sweeping over the majority, the Pyaasa song Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain brings a much-needed sense of reality. It questions: How can one feel any sense of pride when women are treated like this? Utkarsh Mishra salutes Guru Dutt's classic that turns 68 this month.

Are you looking forward to RGV's Phoonk?

Are you looking forward to RGV's Phoonk?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

The director tells us that Phoonk is a very scary film. Are you looking forward to it? Tell us!

Munjya Emerges As Surprise Hit!

Munjya Emerges As Surprise Hit!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

One waits to see where Munjya land though rest assured, a lifetime score of over Rs 50 crores is guaranteed from this point on.

See RGV's <I>Phoonk</I> alone & win Rs 5 lakh

See RGV's Phoonk alone & win Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

People from across the country can participate by sending Phoonk as an SMS to 57333. A maximum of five contestants will be short-listed from all entries received and then brought to Mumbai to try and test their courage.

No takers for Paathshaala, Phoonk 2

No takers for Paathshaala, Phoonk 2

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

A look at the weekend box office report.

Phoonk 2 review: Too much noise

Phoonk 2 review: Too much noise

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The happenings in this movie are not as scary as the notion that producers are repeatedly funding movies like this.

Milind Gadagkar on directing Phoonk 2

Milind Gadagkar on directing Phoonk 2

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Milind Gadagkar on directing the sequel to the horror film Phoonk.

RGV dares YOU to watch Phoonk 2 alone

RGV dares YOU to watch Phoonk 2 alone

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The filmmaker challenges the public to watch his horror film alone in the theatre. The winner takes home Rs five lakh!

Phoonk actor takes on the media in next

Phoonk actor takes on the media in next

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Sudeep will play an ambitious mediaperson in his next Hindi film, Rann.

Review: Phoonk

Review: Phoonk

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Despite decent performances and good camera work, Ram Gopal Varma's Phoonk ultimately doesn't work mostly because of the way it ends.

Nia Flaunts Her Toned Abs

Nia Flaunts Her Toned Abs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Nia Sharma has been setting pulses racing in ab-baring silhouettes revealing her incredible figure.

Bollywood's GHOSTBUSTERS

Bollywood's GHOSTBUSTERS

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at ghostbusters, who have made quite the impression.

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Films

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Films

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

When done well, these horror movies do pretty well at the box office.

Akshay-Twinkle's 21 Years of Laughter

Akshay-Twinkle's 21 Years of Laughter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Farhan has a family get-together... Sunny shoots a song... Dia misses the forest...

Sudeep's double whammy!

Sudeep's double whammy!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

August 22 is a great day for Sudeep for two reasons -- His first Hindi film Phoonk debuts on this day, and his Kannada film Mussanje Maathu completes 100 days.

'I am sure Phoonk 3 will not be made'

'I am sure Phoonk 3 will not be made'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Karan Johar gets candid during a DVD launch of his movie, My Name is Khan.

The man who dared to watch Phoonk 2 alone!

The man who dared to watch Phoonk 2 alone!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Meet Ritesh Sharma, one of the five hopefuls who took up the challenge to watch the horror movie produced by Ram Gopal Varma, alone in a Mumbai theatre.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Ram Gopal Varma is 60 today, April 7. Subhash K Jha plots the once brilliant film-maker's declining movies graph.

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP of pushing India into a dark age of religious polarisation to "subserve its parochial political agenda in the short term".

Is a black crow hotter than Mallika Sherawat?

Is a black crow hotter than Mallika Sherawat?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

In the latest box office battle Mallika Sherawat has lost the battle to a lowly crow and it is Varma who is laughing all the way to the bank.

1920, Raaz, Bhoot: Vote for your favourite horror franchise!

1920, Raaz, Bhoot: Vote for your favourite horror franchise!

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Vote for your favourite horror franchise NOW!

The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma

The 'Satya' about Ram Gopal Varma

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'There is a lot that I find extremely annoying in Ramu, like his constant attempts to shock and stir up controversy by needlessly needling sacred cows.' Subhash K Jha salutes the maverick filmmaker on his birthday.

Most memorable horror sequels

Most memorable horror sequels

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Here's a look at ten of the most memorable horror sequels, for good reason or bad:

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

Amitabh: Will work with Rekha if a great story comes along

Amitabh: Will work with Rekha if a great story comes along

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The actor was at a Department press conference along with director Ram Gopal Varma.

Review: 404 is a must watch for horror fans

Review: 404 is a must watch for horror fans

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Implicit violence woven into terse dialogues helps maintain the pace of the film.

Watch #BottleCapChallenge: Who does it best?

Watch #BottleCapChallenge: Who does it best?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Some #BottleCapChallenge stunts are very funny.

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's son in Rann

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's son in Rann

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Kannada actor Sudeep talks about his upcoming film Rann, directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

Bollywood calling Kannada actor Sudeep

Bollywood calling Kannada actor Sudeep

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Sudeep has back to back releases lined up and they are not all Kannada films. First up is Rann, the Hindi film with Amitabh Bachchan.

Karan Johar takes a dig at RGV

Karan Johar takes a dig at RGV

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The filmmaker's tweet about Ram Gopal Varma's sequel to Phoonk may just break their new found friendship.

The Greatest Movie Sequels

The Greatest Movie Sequels

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

While RGV's Phoonk has a sequel, here's a quick run through ten Twos that really, awesomely, delivered.

Another horror story from RGV

Another horror story from RGV

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The filmmaker is back with a horror film tentatively called Phoonk, which will be produced by One Thought Entertainment.

First Look: Ram Gopal Varma's new girl

First Look: Ram Gopal Varma's new girl

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

After Urmila Matondkar, Antara Mali and Nisha Kothari, Ram Gopal Varma has found another heroine, Amruta Khanvilkar. The actress will star in not one but two RGV films -- Contract and Phoonk.

Ram Gopal Varma is back

Ram Gopal Varma is back

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

After last year's debacle, Aag RGV's next is Sarkar Raj, which in all probability will release on June 6. At present, the filmmaker is busy with film Contract featuring newcomers in Bangkok. RGV is also doing another film, a horror this time titled Phoonk.

Ram Gopal Varma takes on Aliens!

Ram Gopal Varma takes on Aliens!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The filmmaker talks about his latest thriller Agyaat which he says has been inspired from Ridley Scott's movie.