News for 'Tamil cinema'

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

From Subramaniapuram to Pasanga

From Subramaniapuram to Pasanga

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Sasikumar on producing the National Award winning Tamil film.

Is Tamil Nadu the new Bihar?

Is Tamil Nadu the new Bihar?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

If the people of Tamil Nadu stop deifying their leaders and start evaluating them more objectively, the political masters too may change their wayward behaviour, argues Sudhir Bisht.

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Visaranai clearly tops the list.

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.

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.

Lots 'n' Lots To Watch On OTT This Week

Lots 'n' Lots To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Sports drama, spy thriller, haunted houses and many more films and shows you can catch on OTT this week.

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

A fascinating excerpt from Amborish Roychoudhury's book, Sridevi: The South Years.

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'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.'

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Flight attendants, football coaches, renegade robots, underwater superheroes, it's all there on OTT this week.

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Director M Saravanan talks about making an action thriller with Ivan Veramathiri.

'Mani Ratnam watched Jigarthanda and appreciated it'

'Mani Ratnam watched Jigarthanda and appreciated it'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Director Karthik Subbaraj is elated as his film Jigarthanda is a smash hit.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.

No shadow or implicit ban on 'Kerala Story', TN govt tells SC

No shadow or implicit ban on 'Kerala Story', TN govt tells SC

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court it has not issued any order imposing a "shadow or implicit ban" on The Kerala Story, a multilingual film that has triggered a massive controversy over religious conversions.

PIX: Malaysia welcomes Rajinikanth

PIX: Malaysia welcomes Rajinikanth

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Quick Gun Murugun: As good as Mrs Murugan's dosas

Quick Gun Murugun: As good as Mrs Murugan's dosas

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Everything from casting, art direction, styling, dialogues and music of this dark comedy about a south Indian cowboy is near perfect.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Choose from the eight releases this week.

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

Tamil film actors begin fast

Tamil film actors begin fast

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Representatives of the Tamil film industry on Friday began an eight-hour-long fast at Chepauk in Chennai, condemning the attacks on cinemas screening Tamil films, by pro-Kannada groups protesting Tamil Nadu's decision to go ahead with the Hogenekal water project.Wearing badges to show their opposition to the project and their pride in Tamil culture, scores of personalities including actors Vijay Kumar and Radha Ravi and leading technicians participated in the fast.

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

'Jawan is my love letter to Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'

Coming Up On OTT In July

Coming Up On OTT In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space.

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the covid-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week 'total lockdown' across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic.

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.

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

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.

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.

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!

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Parvathy: Dhanush  is a very private person

Parvathy: Dhanush is a very private person

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Parvathy on Maryaan

'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)

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.