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Glimpses From Samantha-Raj's Wedding

Glimpses From Samantha-Raj's Wedding

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Pictures of Samantha Ruth Prabhu's wedding with Director Raj Nidimoru are still trickling in on social media.

What The Dhurandhar Girl DId Next

What The Dhurandhar Girl DId Next

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The love I have received has been overwhelming.' 'I pause and think about the fact that people have their own lives, their own struggles, a hundred responsibilities -- and yet, they take a moment to tell me they felt something because of my work.' 'That means more to me than I can put into words.'

Poll heat hits box office as Vijay, DMK-linked films clash at Pongal

Poll heat hits box office as Vijay, DMK-linked films clash at Pongal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

As Tamil Nadu gears up for elections, a clash of films with distinct political ideologies is set to unfold at the box office, mirroring the rivalry between political parties.

I decided to stand for my fans: Vijay quits cinema

I decided to stand for my fans: Vijay quits cinema

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Actor-politician Vijay announced his retirement from cinema at the audio launch of his movie 'Jana Nayagan' in Malaysia, citing his dedication to his fans. The event, attended by nearly 1 lakh fans, featured emotional speeches and performances, marking Vijay's farewell before his political career.

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

'I Love Beating Up Guys'

'I Love Beating Up Guys'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'That's what women feel like on the inside when guys tease them on the road.'

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

When the government chooses to either ignore or use identity documents only when it suits them, it shakes people's sense of stability, notes Shyam G Menon.

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

When the government chooses to either ignore or use identity documents only when it suits them, it shakes people's sense of stability, notes Shyam G Menon.

It's A Wrap For The Family Man 3

It's A Wrap For The Family Man 3

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Directors Raj & DK took to Instagram and announced the news with a big party for the cast and crew.

'Controlled Indo-Pak suits both ruling elites': Ex-NSA

'Controlled Indo-Pak suits both ruling elites': Ex-NSA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Former National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar Menon has stated that the political dynamics between India and Pakistan have resulted in a "controlled level of hostility" that benefits the ruling elites in both nations. Speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival, Menon described Pakistan as a "brand new state" still grappling with its national identity. He argued that India's foreign policy towards Pakistan is influenced by its domestic politics, resulting in an uneasy equilibrium characterized by a "controlled level of hostility." Menon also questioned the concept of a multipolar world, stating that the current global order is merely "confused." He emphasized that the United States remains the world's true military hegemon, while other nations, including China, are regional powers. Menon further argued that there is no binding international order, leading to a state of "between orders." He highlighted the absence of definitive international agreements on crucial issues in recent decades.

Samantha-Varun Step Out To Party

Samantha-Varun Step Out To Party

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Samantha and Varun Dhawan got together to party and celebrate the success of their Web show, Citadel: Honey Bunny held in Mumbai.

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny will stream from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

'I Am Dying For My Country'

'I Am Dying For My Country'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

It took Udham Singh 21 years to avenge the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh. And 34 years for his remains to return to India after execution in a British prison.

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Directed by Raj and DK, and written by Sita R Menon, the spy series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha, and is a prequel to Priyanka Chopra's Citadel. Citadel: Honey Bunny begins streaming from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Samantha and Matilda De Angelis got together to attend the London premiere and celebrate the upcoming releases of Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny.

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

'Varun was so exhilarated with the intense physical action sequences.' 'Samantha is very agile.' 'I don't know how they did it. It's really hard.'

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Watch her in hand-to-hand combat, wielding guns, firing weapons and breaking bones like a beast in some of the sleekly done one-take sequences. She also owns some emotionally-charged moments within the same dramatic beat, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.' 'I'll be doing Hindi stuff, but hopefully, global projects too.'

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a decent watch with an average story, sharp stunts and brilliant music, observes Divya Nair.

When Varun Made Samantha Cry

When Varun Made Samantha Cry

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

It was a grand occasion to mark the launch of Citadel: Honey Bunny, which sees Varun paired opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a dhamakedar spy action Web series combined with a tadka of their steamy romance.

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj held during AAP protests

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj held during AAP protests

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The two ministers were lodged in a police bus as officials asked protesters at the ITO intersection, which is near the AAP and BJP offices, to disperse in view of prohibitory orders under section 144 imposed in the area.

7 Underrated Performances of 2023

7 Underrated Performances of 2023

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Even as we tip our hats to the best performances of 2023, there are quite a few that may have gone unnoticed.

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.

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Turbo finds its footing in the latter half with some well-conceived one-upmanship between hero and villain, yet it's marred by poorly executed action set pieces in the climactic showdown.

Raj Thackeray's warning: Won't be responsible for what happens after May 3

Raj Thackeray's warning: Won't be responsible for what happens after May 3

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Addressing a public rally in Aurangabad late in the evening, in which he was termed as 'Hindu Jananayak', the MNS chief said if Uttar Pradesh government could remove the loudspeakers, what was stopping the Maharashtra government, led by his estranged cousin Uddhav Thackeray, from doing so.

When You Can Watch Shahid's Farzi

When You Can Watch Shahid's Farzi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Shahid makes his OTT debut with this Raj-DK show, where he plays a conman named Sunny.

'Deranged man': Kerala CM lashes out at Governor Khan

'Deranged man': Kerala CM lashes out at Governor Khan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for calling a group of protesting Students' Federation of India (SFI) members 'criminals' and said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government has 'let loose such a deranged man'.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

Varun-Samantha Meet President Murmu

Varun-Samantha Meet President Murmu

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Team Citadel India had the privilege of meeting the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji in Serbia. What an absolute joy and honour to meet you ma'am @presidentofindia.'