News for 'Sri Lankan Film'

NTR Jr's Injury Postpones Dragon's Sri Lankan Schedule

NTR Jr's Injury Postpones Dragon's Sri Lankan Schedule

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

The filmmakers have reassured fans that the movie release date remains unaffected and is firmly on track for June 11, 2027.

Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers held over filming in hotel bathrooms

Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers held over filming in hotel bathrooms

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Two Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers were arrested in Colombo over allegations of filming women in hotel bathrooms, released on bail as police probe possible online circulation of videos.

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indrans' standout performance deserves a sharper screenplay than this over-edited, all-too-familiar revenge saga, rues Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Bollywood stars to take on Sri Lankan cricketers

Bollywood stars to take on Sri Lankan cricketers

Rediff.com31 May 2010

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has initiated a charity project to provide rehabilitation measures for the Tamil population of Sri Lanka that suffered due to a decades-old war between the country's defence forces and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Sri Lankan commission to review war crime video

Sri Lankan commission to review war crime video

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Sri Lankan commission looking into the civil strife with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam will examine the documentary aired by Britain's Channel 4 that showed gruesome pictures of alleged war crimes during the last weeks of the war.

Ramayana Designer: 'I Can't Please Everyone'

Ramayana Designer: 'I Can't Please Everyone'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

'I'm talking about God, not some character in a film. That was the challenge that I had to bring out in Ranbir Kapoor's character. The costume was not important, what was important was a visual effect, where you look at him, there should be a certain kind of warmth in your heart.'

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Explore Bollywood's fascination with wild, untamed settings, from the comedic antics of Welcome To The Jungle to the intense dramas and romances set amidst lush forests, showcasing how these natural backdrops shape diverse cinematic narratives.

Film stars fast for Sri Lankan Tamils

Film stars fast for Sri Lankan Tamils

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

From the well-known to the little-known, most faces of Tamil cinema ensured they were present for a cause that has been dominating not only state politics but also national politics, with even a special envoy in the ranks of External Affairs Minister flying in to apprise the Tamil Nadu chief minister of the steps taken by the Centre on the issue.

Did You Know Piyush Pandey Acted In A Film?

Did You Know Piyush Pandey Acted In A Film?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Madras Café is the only feature film he has acted in. I told him simply, "Sir, will you do this role?" and he agreed immediately.'

Pooja: Shah Rukh Khan is very famous in Sri Lanka

Pooja: Shah Rukh Khan is very famous in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Pooja plays a Sinhalese princess in her comeback Sri Lankan film.

Adorable Anjali!

Adorable Anjali!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

She can be crowned the poster girl of chilled-out, unpretentious styles.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

5 Films That Stunned Me!

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Mayur Sanap lists five films at MAMI 2024 that took his breath away.

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Long lost brothers, downtrodden masses, a long forgotten prophecy, and a psychotic drug cartel out for blood, Kingdom plays out with the familiar ethos of umpteen films we have seen. But the execution is slick, notes Arjun Menon.

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'Though a foreigner on campus, she carried herself with confidence.'

Sri Lanka Army to produce final battle documentary

Sri Lanka Army to produce final battle documentary

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Sri Lankan Army, accused of human rights violations will produce a video film covering the last phase of the battle with the LTTE to counter 'false propaganda' against it by a British media outlet, Army chief Jagath Jayasuriya said on Monday.

Kollywood to rally for Lankan Tamils

Kollywood to rally for Lankan Tamils

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

the Tamil film industry is lending its support to the efforts by the state parties to bring focus back on the issue of Sri Lankan Tamils by calling for a protest rally on Sunday. Over 2,000 people, including top stars, directors and other film personalities, are expected to converge at Rameswaram island, which is in close proximity to Sri Lanka

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'

Video shows Lankan forces executing Tamils

Video shows Lankan forces executing Tamils

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

A disturbing video purportedly showing Sri Lankan soldiers executing nine Tamils was broadcast in London on Wednesday, triggering war crime charges against Colombo which categorically denied that its security forces were involved in such atrocities.

51 Test Centuries Meets 800 Test Wickets

51 Test Centuries Meets 800 Test Wickets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

When greats Sachin Tendulkar, Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya came together!

'Maad Dad is a beautiful story of father and daughter'

'Maad Dad is a beautiful story of father and daughter'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Directed by ad filmmaker Revathy S Varma, the film releases today.

Will meet at an appropriate time: Rajinikanth to Lankan Tamils

Will meet at an appropriate time: Rajinikanth to Lankan Tamils

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The actor had cancelled his visit after various pro-Tamil outfits including the VCK objected to it.

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'With butterflies in our stomachs, but confident of our mission, we took off for Jaffna on the morning of 24 July 1987.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe recalls a conversation with Air Vice Marshal Harpal Singh Ahluwalia (retd), then a wing commander and mission leader for the clandestine operation.

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The CBI did a wonderful job of tracking down the killers, but at the end of the day, all the hard work went for a toss.' 'If we had caught them alive, the operation would have been successful completely.'

'There are no actors in my film'

'There are no actors in my film'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Engineer turned film maker Leena Manimekalai talks about making her first feature film.

35 Years After IPKF's Return, Tamil Politics Has Changed

35 Years After IPKF's Return, Tamil Politics Has Changed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Since the IPKF's withdrawal from Sri Lanka in March 1990, the LTTE's once-powerful influence in Tamil Nadu has faded.

Guess Who Plays Murali In Bio-Pic?

Guess Who Plays Murali In Bio-Pic?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The magnitude of responsibility one has while portraying a real life legend like Mr Muralitharan is not lost on me.'

When it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

When it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Shooting in Sri Lanka costs one-fourth of that in India, has one-tenth of the headaches, looks like Indians and the country can easily form the background for an Indian story.

Why it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Why it's cheaper to create Mumbai in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The country is an old hand at pitching for international productions.

Tamil mood simmers yet again thanks to Lanka

Tamil mood simmers yet again thanks to Lanka

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Sri Lankan cartoon faux pas has revived the slackening pan-Tamil mood in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy

7 things you didn't know about Jacqueline Fernandez

7 things you didn't know about Jacqueline Fernandez

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Think you know this Sri Lankan beauty well? Find out here!

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

'The situation in Sri Lanka is not alarming for refugees to return'

'The situation in Sri Lanka is not alarming for refugees to return'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In a conversation with R Ramasubramanian, Xavier said, "My documentary attempts to find answers to those frequently asked questions from Tamil refugees who are still in India."

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Rameswaram music review

Rameswaram music review

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Niru's Rameswaram album is an enjoyable montage of musical moods and moments without any disturbing contemporary trimmings.