News for 'Tamil cinema'

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'All the parts that I have played till now, I have got them only through auditions.' 'I auditioned my a** off.'

Making waves with Leelai

Making waves with Leelai

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Debutant director Andrew Louis talks about the success of his film Leelai.

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Pandiraj talks about his new film Kedi Billa Kelladi Ranga, a comedy, which hits the screens this Friday

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I didn't make any money through TV'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'

Prabhu Deva directs Jayam Ravi

Prabhu Deva directs Jayam Ravi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here!

Jiiva: Mugamoodi is my first real action film

Jiiva: Mugamoodi is my first real action film

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The actor of Nanban and Ko talks about his upcoming film.

Parvathy: Dhanush  is a very private person

Parvathy: Dhanush is a very private person

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Parvathy on Maryaan

K V Anand starts Maatraan with Suriya

K V Anand starts Maatraan with Suriya

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Tamil cinema, right here!

'There is no dull moment in Alex Pandian'

'There is no dull moment in Alex Pandian'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Karthi Sivakumar talks about his bilingual film Alex Pandian (dubbed in Telugu as Bad Boy)

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

Sharan and Tabla Nani team up for Rambo

Sharan and Tabla Nani team up for Rambo

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The film stars comedians Umesh, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Kurigalu Pratap, Chandrakala and Sanket Kashi.

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

K Balachander gets Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Here's wishing the brilliant filmmaker.

Review: Leelai is worth a watch

Review: Leelai is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

It's a feel-good, simple, urban romance that has its funny moments.

Tamil's Kalavani gets Kannada remake

Tamil's Kalavani gets Kannada remake

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here!

Remembering veteran actress Sukumari

Remembering veteran actress Sukumari

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

We remember the veteran star of Malayalam and Tamil cinema who passed away on Tuesday night following a cardiac arrest

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Arnie's back, Varun shape shifts while others fight the good fight and more on OTT this week.

'There were remarks about my looks and skin color'

'There were remarks about my looks and skin color'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

One of the most sought-after actors in Tamil industry, Vijay Sethupathi talks about his career so far.

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A row erupted in Chennai on Thursday over the alleged denial of entry to a family, said to be from a particular ST community, into a city cinema theatre despite possessing valid tickets, though the cinema house insisted it only adhered to Censor rules.

Genelia: I will not give up South films

Genelia: I will not give up South films

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The actress is busy with four different language movies -- Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi!

Sasikumar joins hands with Samuthirakani again

Sasikumar joins hands with Samuthirakani again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Poraali will see the winning combo again.

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Her life is about 'everything cinema, all the time always'.

Looking at Mani Ratnam's landmark movies

Looking at Mani Ratnam's landmark movies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Here are seven gems from one of India's most sought after director.

Stay away from Guru Sishyan

Stay away from Guru Sishyan

Rediff.com10 May 2010

This Tamil movie is a tedious exercise in vulgarity.

SC to hear plea against ban on The Kerala Story in Bengal

SC to hear plea against ban on The Kerala Story in Bengal

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Senior advocate Harish Salve mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha.

Suriya's brother adopts a tiger!

Suriya's brother adopts a tiger!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here!

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's new heroine

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's new heroine

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Rashmika Mandanna will star alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Vikas Bahl's next directorial venture, Deadly.

'I never expected to win a National Award for Pasanga'

'I never expected to win a National Award for Pasanga'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Pandiraj talks about winning the National Award for his Tamil film.

Ajith-starrer Billa 2 to be a prequel

Ajith-starrer Billa 2 to be a prequel

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

After the success of the 2007 Billa, the makers will film a prequel.

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.

This Summer Belongs To The Ladies

This Summer Belongs To The Ladies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Whether it is Rani, Tabu, Priyanka or Samantha, these are strong, beautiful women and terrific actresses. Indian cinema will always have a place for them to shine.'

Ambasamudram Ambani is worth a watch

Ambasamudram Ambani is worth a watch

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

This Tamil movie delivers a solid message.

Review: Nagarjuna's Payanam works!

Review: Nagarjuna's Payanam works!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Payanam does have minor problems in pacing, but the drama carries you through, right to a nail-biting finish. A must-watch.

Review: Go for Engeyum Eppodhum

Review: Go for Engeyum Eppodhum

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Directed by M Saravanan, this film is a slice of life.

Cinema halls, food courts at BPCL fuel outlets

Cinema halls, food courts at BPCL fuel outlets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is planning to expand its fuel retail outlets with food courts, cinema halls and provision stores in Haryana, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.