News for 'Saraswathy'

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Review: Valiyavan fails to impress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

There is very little in the film to keep the audience engaged.

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Jeeva lacks the unique touch that director Suseenthiran's works are generally associated with.

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

A well-executed film with good performances, Sigaram Thodu is definitely worth watching.

Review: Yennai Arindhaal is an interesting cop film

Review: Yennai Arindhaal is an interesting cop film

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Yennai Arindhaal cleverly caters to Ajith's mass hero image

Review: Amara Kaaviyam does not warm your heart

Review: Amara Kaaviyam does not warm your heart

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Director Jeeva Sankar's Amara Kaaviyam is an unmemorable love story, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Irumbu Kuthirai an uninspiring and lacklustre tale of a guilt-ridden biker, who blames himself for a freak bike accident that causes the death of his beloved father.

Review: Vallinam is a decent sports based drama film

Review: Vallinam is a decent sports based drama film

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The film highlights the craze for cricket and the complete lack of empathy for any other sport

'Crying in films is very difficult'

'Crying in films is very difficult'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

'The dark side is not me; I am a mama's boy,' Ganesh Venkatraman tells S Saraswathi.

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Director Shankar's I is an extravagant revenge saga that revolves around a beautiful tale of love sullied by jealousy, greed and anger, says S Saraswathi

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Jigarthanda is an engrossing gangster film with a series of bizarre twists and turns that keeps you guessing, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Thirumanam Enum Nikkah fails to impress

Review: Thirumanam Enum Nikkah fails to impress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Thirumanam Enum Nikkah fails to live up to expectation despite the good performance by both Jai and Nazriya.

Review: Lingaa is old wine in a new bottle

Review: Lingaa is old wine in a new bottle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

K S Ravikumar's Lingaa works only because of the charisma and enigmatic screen presence of the Superstar, says S Saraswathi.

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

It was a simple gesture of cleaning a temple but this act by a group of Muslim youths went viral on the internet. Members of the Jamaat-E-Islami Hind, who are involved in flood relief work in Tamil Nadu, speak to S Saraswathi.

Review: Thirudan Police is a delight to watch

Review: Thirudan Police is a delight to watch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Thirudan Police explores the highly complex father-son relationship, while giving a realistic picture of the everyday life of a policeman.

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a tedious comedy drama that attempts to highlight the inhumane working conditions of factory workers in our country.

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Director Halitha Shameem, deserve credit for weaving an excellent suspense thriller like Poovarasam Peepee.

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Review: Pizza 2-Villa is a gripping suspense thriller

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Pizza 2-Villa is a well-written film, according to S Saraswathi.

Review: Yaan is a terrible bore

Review: Yaan is a terrible bore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Cinematographer Ravi K Chandran's Yaan is a long, tedious and completely over-the-top action drama.

Review: Salim is an engaging thriller

Review: Salim is an engaging thriller

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Vijay Antony's Salim is all about how an honourable man strikes back when he is pushed to breaking point.

Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller

Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Thegidi directed by debutant P Ramesh is an exciting investigative thriller revolving around a massive insurance scam.

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Sarabham is an average mystery thriller that revolves around a kidnapping charade gone horribly wrong.

'Chinnamma' looks set to take over reins of AIADMK

'Chinnamma' looks set to take over reins of AIADMK

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Strongly defending former chief minister and party supremo Jayalalithaa's aide V K Sasikala, ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Saturday said there is nothing wrong in its leaders calling on her as she is a key member and asserted a person would soon be elected to the top post of General Secretary.

Review: Rummy is engaging

Review: Rummy is engaging

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Vijay Sethupathi's Rummy -- directed by debutant Balakrishnan -- is an engaging village-based dark romantic thriller set in the 1980s.

Review: Naan Than Bala disappoints

Review: Naan Than Bala disappoints

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The film is a highly melodramatic tale of friendship between a righteous temple priest and a hardcore killer.

LinkedIn brings Priyanka as brand influencer

LinkedIn brings Priyanka as brand influencer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

By roping the Bollywood star, the professional networking platform looks for wider appeal and a mass audience.

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Mundasupatti is an entertaining rom-com, writes S Saraswathi.

AIADMK factions merge, OPS back as deputy CM

AIADMK factions merge, OPS back as deputy CM

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

As the merger brought to an end weeks of suspense during which there was tough negotiations, the two factions said steps would be taken to expel party chief V K Sasikala.

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Manjapai is a very predictable and overemotional tale of a meddlesome righteous villager with a heart of gold who unintentionally creates havoc in the life of his grandson.

Review: Un Samayal Arayil is a gourmet's delight

Review: Un Samayal Arayil is a gourmet's delight

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Prakash Raj's Un Samayal Arayil is a thoroughly enjoyable light romantic comedy set in the backdrop of an intense passion and love for food and cooking.

Review: Kaththi entertains with a message

Review: Kaththi entertains with a message

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Kaththi attempts to highlight the pathetic condition of farmers, whose lives are being destroyed by callous multinational corporations.

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Vidya Balan's Kahaani was a huge hit so much was expected of the remake. Unfortunately, Nee Enge En Anbe is not in the same league.

Review: Madras is a must watch!

Review: Madras is a must watch!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Director Pa Ranjith's Madras is an intense emotional drama that gives you a ringside view of the lives of the underprivileged in North Chennai.

Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story

Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Vanakkam Chennai is a sweet love story with some great music and good performances.

Review: Tamil film Raja Rani is refreshing

Review: Tamil film Raja Rani is refreshing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The film is a simple tale about coping with how after we lose someone we love.

Review: 6 Melugu Vathigal is gloomy

Review: 6 Melugu Vathigal is gloomy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The film is not gripping enough.

Review: Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam is interesting

Review: Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam is interesting

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

R Parthiepan's Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam has an entertaining story and is definitely worth a watch.

Review: Surya's Anjaan fails miserably

Review: Surya's Anjaan fails miserably

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The film is a long, tedious and predictable film about friendship and revenge, set in the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld

'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.

'I proved to myself and the world that I am sexy'

'I proved to myself and the world that I am sexy'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

'In my personal life, I honestly find it very difficult to express my anger.' 'And then, when you are a public figure, you feel watched that much more and then you are all the more careful.' 'Begum Jaan, therefore, was the answer to my angst.'

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.