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Best Tamil Actors of 2010

Best Tamil Actors of 2010

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Here's a dekho at this year's best performances in Tamil cinema.

Tamil actor Ajith to race again

Tamil actor Ajith to race again

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The star reveals his plans to return to the Formula 2 circuit in this exclusive interview to rediff.com

The 5 WORST Tamil heroines

The 5 WORST Tamil heroines

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

What was Kajal Aggarwal thinking?

Akshay's Grand Gesture For Stuntmen

Akshay's Grand Gesture For Stuntmen

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Akshay Kumar has been personally funding medical insurance premiums worth Rs 6 crore to Rs 7 crore annually for over 650 stuntmen and their families for the past eight years.

The Best Tamil Films of 2010

The Best Tamil Films of 2010

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Here are the films that won over both the classes and the masses.

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil movies that can bring on the laughs. Arjun Menon lists the recent releases you can watch at home.

2016's Biggest Tamil Flops So Far

2016's Biggest Tamil Flops So Far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

We saw the big hits of Tamil cinema. Now it's time to look at the flops.

Ganesh, the new Tamil action hero returns

Ganesh, the new Tamil action hero returns

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

After a powerful and restrained performance in Unnaipol Oruvan, Ganesh Venkataraman is back with Selva's new Tamil film Muriyadi.

Deva Action Arrives On OTT

Deva Action Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Shahid losing his memory, Nicole losing her mind, Mufasa holding on to both, only on OTT this week.

'Working in a Tamil film is less stressful'

'Working in a Tamil film is less stressful'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

With two hits in a row, and awaiting the release of Padam Pesum and Arjunan Kadhali, actress Poorna is all set to take the Tamil film industry by storm.

ED seizes Rs 1.5 cr from L2: Empuraan producer's company

ED seizes Rs 1.5 cr from L2: Empuraan producer's company

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash from the premises of a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the Malayalam movie "L2: Empuraan", in connection with foreign exchange law violations. The searches were conducted at locations in Kozhikode, Kerala and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ED alleged that the company collected subscription to chit funds from persons residing outside India without due permission and violated regulations framed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

'Dhanush's A Generous Co-Actor, Director'

'Dhanush's A Generous Co-Actor, Director'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I'm in awe of how secure he is, as an actor, performer and director.'

Noted Tamil lyricist Vaali passes away

Noted Tamil lyricist Vaali passes away

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

He was 82.

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Veyil: First Tamil film at Cannes

Veyil: First Tamil film at Cannes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Debutant director Vasantha Balan now has a big feather in his cap.

The 5 Best Tamil films of 2014 so far

The 5 Best Tamil films of 2014 so far

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Here are five successful Tamil films that hit the screens in the first half of 2014

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Aamir is also reuniting with PK Director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema.

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Calendar 2022 will go down as a year when the real star was the Next Big Idea.

Veteran Tamil film villian M N Nambiar dead

Veteran Tamil film villian M N Nambiar dead

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Nambiar was suffering from age-related ailments for the past four months and breathed his last at his residence, family sources said.

Director who gave Rajini break dead

Director who gave Rajini break dead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'He brought realism into Tamil cinema.'

Tamil hit film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanum to be remade in Kannada

Tamil hit film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanum to be remade in Kannada

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The film will be titled titled Kwatle Sathisha.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

Mahima Nambiar Is So Adorable!

Mahima Nambiar Is So Adorable!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Mahima Nambiar is all about bringing joy and sparkle wherever she goes.

L2: Empuraan: The Aamir Khan Connection

L2: Empuraan: The Aamir Khan Connection

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

'Aamir messaged me asking me, 'Is my sister good in the film?' I said, 'Sir, she is a lot better than good.' Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch of L2: Empuraan.

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rajinikanth gave a realistic portrayal in his 2016 release Kabali.

Have You Seen Nayanthara's Home?

Have You Seen Nayanthara's Home?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Poes Garden is one of the most exclusive addresses in Chennai.

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Amid criticism and protests against the government over allegations that Cauvery water was being released from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam to Tamil Nadu, he clarified that the discharge was meant for Bengaluru, and not for the neighbouring state.

'With my Hero my captain!'

'With my Hero my captain!'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'A man whom I love soooo much and look up to every other day! I feel soooo happy to see The Happiness in my face Every-time I see him...So happy to see him make films in Tamil Industry!'

What Travel Boycott Can Teach Turkiye, Azerbaijan

What Travel Boycott Can Teach Turkiye, Azerbaijan

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Just as Gandhiji's spinning wheel became a symbol of resistance, Indian travellers today can turn their passports into instruments of peaceful protest, argues Harsh Roongta.

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Here's some sizzle from the IIFA Utsavam night, which was dedicated to the south film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

'Kamal Haasan Is An Unreasonable Man'

'Kamal Haasan Is An Unreasonable Man'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Here is a man who's always pushing the envelope regardless of the repercussions.' 'That's the frenzy of a genius at work.'

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'There was a time when a movie star could win an election just by stepping into politics. That era is over.'

'I don't believe cinema is for timepass'

'I don't believe cinema is for timepass'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'I am not saying all films should have a message. But I think it is important for cinema to send out the right signals to the audience.'

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

The 5 WORST Tamil heroes

The 5 WORST Tamil heroes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Check out the list.

Ajay Devgn to do Kaithi remake

Ajay Devgn to do Kaithi remake

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Ajay Devgn, not Karthi, will be playing the lead in the Hindi remake of Kaithi entitled Bholaa.

Is this Tamil actor the next Rajinikanth?

Is this Tamil actor the next Rajinikanth?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In true Rajini style, Vijay doesn't believe in giving interviews and has a strong fan base among Tamil film lovers.