News for 'Tamil cinema'

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.

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.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

Now, MGR in an animation film!

Now, MGR in an animation film!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Puratchi Thalaivan (a title that was given to MGR), which is also in 3D, is directed by Venky Baboo and produced by Sridevi Rao for Mayabimbam Media Private Limited.

PIX: Arnold Schwarznegger arrives in India

PIX: Arnold Schwarznegger arrives in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

This is the star actor's first visit to India.

Pathaan Cheers Single Screen Theatres

Pathaan Cheers Single Screen Theatres

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Their number is dwindling, but single-screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

Vijay gifts cows

Vijay gifts cows

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

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

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The 75 year-old veteran star of Malayalam and Tamil cinema was admitted to the hospital for burn injuries that she suffered a month ago.

Madhavan signs two Azhagiri films

Madhavan signs two Azhagiri films

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

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

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'A very emotional connect has happened.'

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Will these 2024 releases -- bookended by Rajinikanth no less -- make a dhamaka at the box office?

Srikanth's bindass comeback in Drohi

Srikanth's bindass comeback in Drohi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The actor gets candid about his Tamil film.

Temper to be remade in Tamil

Temper to be remade in Tamil

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth impresssed with 7 Aum Arivu

Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth impresssed with 7 Aum Arivu

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Tamil cinema.

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

Chennai: 'Poornam' Viswanathan is dead

Chennai: 'Poornam' Viswanathan is dead

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

'Poornam' Viswanathan, actor and former Tamil News reader with All India Radio who announced India attaining freedom in his news bulletin in 1947, died in Chennai on Wednesday after brief illness.

Sandhya: the Saritha of 2006

Sandhya: the Saritha of 2006

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Surya's brother debuts

Surya's brother debuts

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Newcomer Karthi on his first film.

Wish Rajnikanth!

Wish Rajnikanth!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The Superstar turns 57.

'Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum does not deal with capital punishment'

'Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum does not deal with capital punishment'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Director turned actor Mysskin talks about his new film Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum which releases this week.

Vedam is Vaanam in Tamil

Vedam is Vaanam in Tamil

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Check out Vaanam.

'Ajith is one actor who has an international look'

'Ajith is one actor who has an international look'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Director Vishnu Vardhan talks about working with Ajith and his new film Arrambam.

People won't watch it if...: SC on The Kerala Story ban

People won't watch it if...: SC on The Kerala Story ban

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday sought replies of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea of the producers of The Kerala Story challenging the ban in the two states.

'Mugamoodi is not a Superman or Batman'

'Mugamoodi is not a Superman or Batman'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Director Mysskin talks about making his superhero film Mugamoodi.

Meet the villain of Kandaswamy

Meet the villain of Kandaswamy

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Indrajith is on a roll. The Malayalam actor has two big Tamil films lined up -- Kandaswamy directed by Susie Ganesan and Sarvam by Vishnu Vanrdhan (of Billa fame). Kandasamy will feature him as the baddie opposite Vikram.

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

Rediff.com18 May 2023

According to the apex court, the disclaimer should say that 'there is no authenticated data to back up the suggestion on figure of conversion and the film represents the fictionalised version'.

Meet the creator of Mozhi

Meet the creator of Mozhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

An interview with the national award winning director Radhamohan.

Vijay Sethupathy: Flavour of the season

Vijay Sethupathy: Flavour of the season

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The actor talks about his career and what success means to him.

Sindhanai Sei is brilliant

Sindhanai Sei is brilliant

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

If you're a fan of sensible cinema liberally shot with realism, gallows humour and no-nonsense scripts, then this Tamil movie should gladden your heart.

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.

Big B to play Rajnikant?

Big B to play Rajnikant?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.

'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.

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.

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

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.

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.