Firaaq, directed by Nandita Das, and Deepa Mehta's Heaven on Earth have bagged awards at the Asia-Africa Competitions category coinciding with the close of the Dubai International Film Festival. Sreekar Prasad won the Best Editor award for Firaaq while the Best Screenplay award went to Deepa Mehta for Heaven on Earth.
'Whatever he has shot or directed and left with us over the last few decades have so much depth and emotion that we can cherish them for generations to come.'
Saif Ali Khan has joined the NTR Jr=Janhvi Kapoor starrer NTR 30.
Janhvi Kapoor announced that the shooting for their next film, NTR 30, has started.
'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'
'We think life will also have a happy ending, but for some people, it is not a happy ending... especially the victims and their family of any crime.'
Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.
The film is scheduled to release next month.
Oopiri marks Tamil actor Karthi's Telugu debut.
Mani Ratnam's Tamil version of Ravan was launched at a gala function in Chennai on Friday.
'It's not necessary that only superstars can give you blockbusters.'
The film will star Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari.
Rani Rudramma Devi, the Kakatiya queen, ruled in the 13 century. She is a well-known figure of Indian history, particularly in South India.
Hopefully, Hindi and non-Tamil audiences that have been patronising gangster movies from the South will give this fabulous looking historical a chance, says Deepa Gahlot.
It will also star Malayalam actress Keerthi Suresh.
The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.
Everybody knows he's a master of sublime, but Mani Ratnam's brilliance in escalating drama delivers a goosebumps-inducing impact when bolstered by A R Rahman's musical gravitas,
Kuttey's muddled momentum cannot cover up the trail of loopholes it leaves behind, observes Sukanya Verma.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.
'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'
Simple, sweet and uncomplicated, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is a romantic comedy that deserves a watch, writes S Saraswathi.
Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.
Tamil film Touring Talkies is let down by an almost insensitive script, weak characterisation and inept execution, says S Saraswathi.
Yaamirukka Bayameyis a well-executed horror comedy that revolves around four eccentric characters and their hilarious attempts to run a guesthouse at a haunted mansion
Cinematographer Ravi K Chandran's Yaan is a long, tedious and completely over-the-top action drama.
Ivan Veramathiri lacks the simplicity, depth and magic of Director M Saravanan's last film Engeyum Eppodhum.
Kaththi attempts to highlight the pathetic condition of farmers, whose lives are being destroyed by callous multinational corporations.
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.
Director Arun Kumar's Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is a realistic story about the lives of ordinary people and their simple desires, says S Saraswathi.
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Ajith's magnetic screen presence is enhanced by his popular salt and pepper look.
Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.
'Out of three women in India, one is assaulted.' 'This is a state of emergency that needs to be addressed.'
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