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Meet the creator of Mozhi

Meet the creator of Mozhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

An interview with the national award winning director Radhamohan.

Rajnikant, Haasan honoured

Rajnikant, Haasan honoured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Legendary icon Rajnikant was given the Best Actor award for 2005 for his role of a psychiatrist dealing with a lady suffering from split personality, while Kamal Haasan bagged the award for year 2006, for his movie Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu where he tracks down two psycho serial killers.

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making energy, says Sreehari Nair.

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019. For the DMK's vote-score to be so low in a constituency with a substantial Muslim population has not missed the BJP strategists' eyes, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

Big B to play Rajnikant?

Big B to play Rajnikant?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

'Every Bollywood actor wants to come on television'

'Every Bollywood actor wants to come on television'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Amrita Rao's kid sister Preetika makes her debut on television with the Colors show, Beintehaa.

Sudeep: There is no hero in Eega

Sudeep: There is no hero in Eega

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Sudeep who will be seen playing the antagonist in Eega talks about his experience of shooting for it.

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Pop stars, lawyers, cops, hoteliers -- care to hear their story on OTT this week?

Oram Po entertains

Oram Po entertains

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Oram Po, starring Arya, Pooja and Lall, is a lighthearted film inspired by the auto races held on the outskirts of Chennai. This is Tamil cinema's The Fast and the Furious, but on three wheels and running on much less octane.

Sarath Kumar can't save Nam Nadu

Sarath Kumar can't save Nam Nadu

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The film is a family entertainer, and steers clear of sex and violence. But somehow, it also guarantees that many of the main characters in the film act incredibly stupid.

'I haven't done homework for my films'

'I haven't done homework for my films'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'

Salaar Teaser: Prabhas Is Out On A Rampage

Salaar Teaser: Prabhas Is Out On A Rampage

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Salaar looks like a solid treat for action junkies, notes Mayur Sanap.

Sivaji mania grips Kerala too

Sivaji mania grips Kerala too

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Sivaji mania has now spread from Tamil Nadu to neighbouring Kerala.

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'

Thirumagan is confusing

Thirumagan is confusing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Thangapaandi stars SJ Suryah as a strapping village lad with an active love life, as three women fall in love with him.

Bhagyaraj is back, with Parijatham

Bhagyaraj is back, with Parijatham

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Disappointing first quarter for Malayalam cinema

Disappointing first quarter for Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

2014 could well be the year the Malayalam industry faces its acid test.

Jawan Trailer: SRK Like Never Before!

Jawan Trailer: SRK Like Never Before!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Superstar cast. Heart-pounding action. SRK blasting from the screen like never before. What's not to love, cheers Mayur Sanap.

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Television actor Tunisha Sharma was founding hanging on the sets of a serial in Mumbai on December 24, one more instance of a showbiz aspirant allegedly taking the extreme step.

'I became fearful of everything'

'I became fearful of everything'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'I started losing sleep.' 'I started having trust issues.' 'I knew that actors sometimes go through this and I thought I'll be able to step in and step out of the character.' 'But it took me a while to feel good again.'

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

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

'Actors are not dimwits'

'Actors are not dimwits'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'

The hottie in Tamil's Jab We Met

The hottie in Tamil's Jab We Met

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Meet Sapan Saran, the other heroine in Kanden Kadhalai.

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

Kudos to Prakash for Madharaspattinam

Kudos to Prakash for Madharaspattinam

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Credit must go to G V Prakash for producing a Tamil period album without a modern whiff. Some numbers and musical arrangements do give you a sense of deja vu, but on the whole, the experience is sufficiently satisfying in introducing a fairly new world.

Meet Dhanush, the National Award winner

Meet Dhanush, the National Award winner

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

The actor talks about life after his momentous win.

Arya: I don't believe in luck or destiny

Arya: I don't believe in luck or destiny

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Arya on his latest Tamil movie Chikku Bukku and why he doesn't believe in luck.

'I don't want to be stuck with Mynaa image'

'I don't want to be stuck with Mynaa image'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Actress Amala Paul talks about her new film Deiva Thirumagal.

Will Sivaji be Rajni's biggest hit?

Will Sivaji be Rajni's biggest hit?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Have your say!

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tamil blockbuster Paruthiveeran now in Kannada?

Tamil blockbuster Paruthiveeran now in Kannada?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

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

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The 84-year-old Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner has given some of the best talents to Indian cinema.

Angry Shahid Or K-Action? Your OTT Choices

Angry Shahid Or K-Action? Your OTT Choices

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Kamal-Rajni films clash on April 14

Kamal-Rajni films clash on April 14

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

AR Rahman pleases Rajni fans with Sivaji

AR Rahman pleases Rajni fans with Sivaji

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Composer AR Rahman comes up with a lively yet unspectacular album.