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Amaran Review: A Different Army Movie

Amaran Review: A Different Army Movie

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Amaran is effective as a intimate, well researched piece of storytelling but does not try to break any new ground, observes Arjun Menon.

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

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!

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.

Sasikumar joins hands with Samuthirakani again

Sasikumar joins hands with Samuthirakani again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Poraali will see the winning combo again.

'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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Review: Odippolama is quite entertaining

Review: Odippolama is quite entertaining

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

It might not be brilliant cinema but it's a reasonably entertaining film.

Sindhu Samaveli goes for the jugular

Sindhu Samaveli goes for the jugular

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Sindhu Samaveli presents a real issue with chilling intensity. Worth a watch.

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.

What makes 7 Aum Arivu so hot this Diwali

What makes 7 Aum Arivu so hot this Diwali

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Director A R Murugadoss teams up with Suriya in one of the most awaited Tamil films this year.

The Top 7 Vijay Movies

The Top 7 Vijay Movies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The actor turned 40 on June 22.

Madhavan on a roll in Tamil too

Madhavan on a roll in Tamil too

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The actor has signed up two Tamil films.

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

K Chandru makes his debut as a Tamil director with Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham.

Akkineni Nageswara Rao lived and breathed cinema

Akkineni Nageswara Rao lived and breathed cinema

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Akkineni Nageswara Rao was one of the people instrumental in bringing the Telugu industry to Hyderabad from Chennai in the 1990s. Radhika Rajamani salutes the thespian, who passed into the ages on Wednesday, January 22.

From Jai Ho to Hosanna

From Jai Ho to Hosanna

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Playback singer Vijay Prakash talks about a meeting with A R Rahman that gave him the two most popular songs of his career.

Sridevi to play princess in her next

Sridevi to play princess in her next

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The Tamil film will also star Tamil superstar Vijay and Kannada star Sudeep.

Naan Mahaan Alla is almost perfect

Naan Mahaan Alla is almost perfect

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The Tamil film starring Karthi, is an adrenaline rush from start to finish. It has its faults, but manages to work.

Ala Modalindi to get Tamil remake?

Ala Modalindi to get Tamil remake?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

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

Kadhal Solla Vandhen fails to impress

Kadhal Solla Vandhen fails to impress

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The Tamil film which is a romantic story laced with humour, fails to live up to expectations.

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.

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.

Review: Avoid Suriyan Satta Kalloori

Review: Avoid Suriyan Satta Kalloori

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Suriyan Satta Kalloori tries to address real problems and gives solutions but it's done in such a cheesy, clichd fashion, with wooden acting and special effects that the message itself is hopelessly lost.