News for 'Ratnam'

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The makers of the film Thalaivi introduced one of its stellar characters, Tamil Nadu's former chief minister MGR, on his 103rd birth anniversary on January 17.

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'Life should never be unidimensional.' 'While I enjoy doing films, there's still a lot more that I want to experience.'

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.

The AMAZING life of Trisha Krishnan

The AMAZING life of Trisha Krishnan

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Trisha Krishnan, who was last seen in the Tamil political-thriller Paramapadham Vilayattu and has five films in the pipeline including a Malayalam action-thriller, turns a year older on May 4.

How Abhishek spent his birthday

How Abhishek spent his birthday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'It wouldn't be a happy birthday if I'm not working.'

Abhishek Bachchan's career is on a roll

Abhishek Bachchan's career is on a roll

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

'You win some, you lose some. I suppose I'm winning some right now.'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why.

Bollywood's SUPER SOUTH DEBUTS

Bollywood's SUPER SOUTH DEBUTS

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The success of south films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR and Pushpa: The Rise has resulted in audiences getting more and more receptive towards watching stars from this industry in Hindi films.

Did you know Tiger was a Casanova?

Did you know Tiger was a Casanova?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aishwarya celebrates 14 years of Guru... What are Ishant and Siddhant up to?

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Bollywood has seen many iconic villains but it seems to keep returning to the ultimate baddie, Raavan.

Review: Kaatru Veliyidai: A beautiful romance

Review: Kaatru Veliyidai: A beautiful romance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Flirting, persistence and longingness comes alive in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai, feels Divya Nair.

Paani just got HOT!

Paani just got HOT!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Sunny practices archery... Shraddha shares the view from her home...

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'I didn't expect much from him when he came on set.' 'But he was just jumping and flying around and I couldn't tell that this was his first action film!'

'Why clip Sanjay Sir's wings?'

'Why clip Sanjay Sir's wings?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Aditi Roy Hydari on working with Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Tamil film Vanmham really tests your patience, says S Saraswathi.

Gautham Karthik, Lakshmi Menon in Sippai

Gautham Karthik, Lakshmi Menon in Sippai

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Sippai is directed by Saravanan of Silambattam fame.

Navrasa, Mr Corman, Vivo: BEST of OTT

Navrasa, Mr Corman, Vivo: BEST of OTT

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Blood sucking locusts on the loose, a honeymoon gone awry, a disenchanted school teacher and a singing tropical rainforest mammal, Sukanya Verma lets you take your pick from the OTT spread this week.

Vandhaan Vendraan is all set to conquer hearts

Vandhaan Vendraan is all set to conquer hearts

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Filmmaker R Kannan talks about his new directorial venture.

First Look: Aravind Swamy in Kadal

First Look: Aravind Swamy in Kadal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

The actor will be seen playing an important role in Mani Ratnam's Kadal.

The Biggest Disappointments in Tamil cinema, 2013

The Biggest Disappointments in Tamil cinema, 2013

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Mani Ratnam's highly anticipated film Kadal was a big disappointment in 2013.

Why is #BoycottToofaan trending?

Why is #BoycottToofaan trending?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood with Subhash K Jha.

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Tamil film industry.

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'I always feel I speak best through my silences.'

#InstaStories: When Abhishek swam with snakes

#InstaStories: When Abhishek swam with snakes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.

Chennai Express writer passes away

Chennai Express writer passes away

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Director-writer K Subash, who has helmed Tamil superhit film Chathriyan and penned the story of Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express, passed away in Chennai on November 23, following kidney problems. He was 57.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

Taking Raavan to Cannes

Taking Raavan to Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Raavan's press conference attended by Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan,Vikram, lyricist Prasoon Joshi.and Reliance's Amit Khanna.

'I had never been on a film set before'

'I had never been on a film set before'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Former Indian Censor Board chief Leela Samson talks about her acting debut.

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJP continuing to look at the Dravidian polity through the religious prism has not worked in Tamil Nadu whereas it has yielded political and electoral results across much of the rest of the country, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kolkata flyover collapse: Four more arrested

Kolkata flyover collapse: Four more arrested

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Four more officers of the Hyderabad-based construction company in-charge of building the Vivekanda Road flyover, a portion of which collapsed last week, were arrested on Monday.

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

In the last ten years, 96 per cent of the sedition cases against 405 individuals pertained to making critical remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, points out Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Who is this gorgeous woman with Rajkummar?

Who is this gorgeous woman with Rajkummar?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The sweet chemistry between Rajkummar Rao and Dayana Erappa is breaking the Internet, and everyone wants to know who the lovely lady is!

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Mani Ratnam's Kadal lacks a compelling story, writes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Review: Kadal has nothing new to offer

Review: Kadal has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Mani Ratnam's film has all the elements of a regular entertainer but has nothing new in terms of a story

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The first unit will come up in the Vasai area, Amul general manager K Ratnam said in Thane on Sunday.

COMING UP in August: Shershaah, Bhuj, Cartel

COMING UP in August: Shershaah, Bhuj, Cartel

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at August's OTT releases.

'There is a notion that A R Rahman delivers his best only for Mani Ratnam'

'There is a notion that A R Rahman delivers his best only for Mani Ratnam'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Music composer Ajaneesh Loknath talks about compsing music for Ulidavaru Kandanthe and his experience of working with Rakshit Shetty.