News for 'Tamil cinema'

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'

Khushbu Sundar says her father abused her at the age of 8

Khushbu Sundar says her father abused her at the age of 8

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Actor and National Commission for Women (NCW) member Khushbu Sundar has said she was sexually abused by her father at the age of 8, which she described as the 'toughest' thing.

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.

'It's exciting to work in different languages'

'It's exciting to work in different languages'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Telugu actress Richa makes her debut in Tamil films.

From a small village in Tamil Nadu to French cinema

From a small village in Tamil Nadu to French cinema

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Young Tamil girl Janagi stars in the French film Son Epouse.

'Actresses Should Be Paid Same As Actors'

'Actresses Should Be Paid Same As Actors'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Art should be judged by the way it is made and not by who is in it.' 'We should get better pay cheques now, because there is a huge gap. I hope that happens in time.'

Why Vijay Sethupathi Won't Work With Younger Actresses

Why Vijay Sethupathi Won't Work With Younger Actresses

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'I felt awkward pairing with Anushka Shetty on screen because she had played my daughter in a film.'

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

In a post on X, Chiranjeevi on Sunday expressed anguish over the loss of life due to the landslides in Kerala, adding he and his son-"RRR" star Ram Charan were donating Rs 1 crore to the CMDRF.

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this weekend

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this weekend

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Popular actor Jyothika makes a comeback to the silver screen with 36 Vayadhinile.

Yuvan Shankar Raja: I'm not following in A R Rahman's footsteps

Yuvan Shankar Raja: I'm not following in A R Rahman's footsteps

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Yuvan Shankar Raja on why his first live concert in Chennai is nothing like that of the Oscar winning composer.

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

Priyanka-Nick At Brother's Roka Ceremony

Priyanka-Nick At Brother's Roka Ceremony

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The fun never ends in Priyanka Chopra's home!

'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.'

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Look Who Modi Met!

Look Who Modi Met!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met up with legendary actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai, and shared pictures of their meeting.

'I Never Really Went Anywhere'

'I Never Really Went Anywhere'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'There are days when I hardly get to see my child.' 'But there are days when I do absolutely nothing and only spend time with him.'

Like Kangana's look in Thalaivi? VOTE!

Like Kangana's look in Thalaivi? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

A day before the launch of the Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi's trailer, the makers treated us to lovely visuals from the film.

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'

A volleyball player who became a hit movie star

A volleyball player who became a hit movie star

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Mahesh talks about his Tamil debut film Angadi Theru.

'I am the longest lasting heroine'

'I am the longest lasting heroine'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The daughter of veteran actor M R Radha, sister of actors Radharavi and the late Vasu and wife of star Sharad Kumar, Radhika is a much-acclaimed and awarded actress. Her latest avatar sees her as the successful producer of television serials, so much so that she has often been compared to Ekta Kapoor.

'I owe my career to Vijayakanth'

'I owe my career to Vijayakanth'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth passed into the ages in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Exciting OTT Menu This Week

Exciting OTT Menu This Week

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Cricket, time travel, artificial intelligence, haunted homes, World War II -- it's all there on OTT this week.

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'In our business, every time a seat goes empty, it is a perishable good.' 'We have lost the opportunity of earning revenue out of it.' 'It's impossible to recover what we have lost.'

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

Chennai 600028: An entertainer

Chennai 600028: An entertainer

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Debutant director Venkat Prabhu makes a film on cricket and develops it into something much more than the game itself. A complete entertainer

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Top Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, and said he will contest the 2026 assembly polls in the state.

Celebration time for Telugu cinema

Celebration time for Telugu cinema

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Film festivals and exhibitions are planned to mark the 100 years of Indian cinema.

Birthday Special: Just how well do you know Bommalattam director Bharathiraja?

Birthday Special: Just how well do you know Bommalattam director Bharathiraja?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Gujarat Titan's Sai Sudharsan is the quickest Indian in terms of innings to reach 1,000 runs in IPL.

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'

Vikram Review

Vikram Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair.

Catch a falling superstar

Catch a falling superstar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Two successive Rajni flops could well mean that Tamil cinema might come to a grinding halt, affecting the careers of other big-ticket actors, banners and filmmakers, says N Sathiya Moorthy

Get Ready To Get Spooked On OTT

Get Ready To Get Spooked On OTT

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Spooky spirits, identical twins, camping beagles, Game of Thrones spin-offs and the mad, MAD world of Bollywood, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

PVR to spend Rs 850 crore to buy SPI Cinemas

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The transaction is expected to close in the next 30 days and the merger process is expected to be completed in next 9-12 months