News for 'Tamil cinema'

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.

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.

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.

Will Sivaji be Rajni's biggest hit?

Will Sivaji be Rajni's biggest hit?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Have your say!

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.

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.

Kamal-Rajni films clash on April 14

Kamal-Rajni films clash on April 14

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

Is Deepika Padukone Rajnikanth's latest heroine?

Is Deepika Padukone Rajnikanth's latest heroine?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

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

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Rediff.com24 May 2010

This Tamil film starring Vivek is an endless tearjerker.

'I never got any female attention when I was a student'

'I never got any female attention when I was a student'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Surya's brother Karthi on his upcoming Tamil film Paiyya.

Like Akshay's Look As Shivaji? VOTE!

Like Akshay's Look As Shivaji? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat is set to release on Diwali 2023 in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa is a must watch

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa is a must watch

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film is possibly one of 2010's most anticipated movies.

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Review: The Man Who Woke Up Different

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Review: The Man Who Woke Up Different

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

As good as Mammootty is playing Sundaram, we see this facet of his performance through two lenses: That of Sundaram being an offset to whatever we know about James, and that of Mammootty doing quintessentially Tamil tics, including enacting scenes from old Tamil movies like solo plays, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest movies stories.

Making Music, Raja-style

Making Music, Raja-style

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Musicians may come and go but some live on forever. Ilaiyaraja is one of them.

Innoruvan is 20 years too late

Innoruvan is 20 years too late

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Though Atchaya Multimedia Creations' Tamil movie has some laugh-out-loud moments, it is nevertheless hopelessly outdated.

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The shooting will begin in August in Malaysia.

Jolt to BJP as TN ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code

Jolt to BJP as TN ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party's southern ally Al India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday reiterated its stand against the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Scams, stuntswomen, pirates, freelancers, Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Looking at Suriya's landmark films

Looking at Suriya's landmark films

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The actor has given some fine performaces. We take a look.

Abhiyum Naanum is poignant

Abhiyum Naanum is poignant

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

For fathers who love their daughters, this is your pick. Definitely worth a watch.

Review: Arumugam is ridiculous fare

Review: Arumugam is ridiculous fare

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

The film destroys any faith you might have in creativity and execution.

Review: Thenavattu

Review: Thenavattu

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Sun Pictures' Thenavattu, starring Jeeva is an action and romantic flick that's hopelessly outdated and devoid of logic.

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The legendary music director passed away at a private hospital after suffering from geriatric problem.

Thankam Review: Engaging Thriller

Thankam Review: Engaging Thriller

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Thankam delivers an engaging drama that fans of good crime-solving tales will enjoy, recommends Mayur Sanap.

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

For the guts in coming up with a unique, important theme that needs to be addressed sensitively, this movie works. A must-watch.

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan said, "Mersal was certified. Don't re-censor it. Counter criticism with logical response. Don't silence critics. India will shine when it speaks."

Ajith Kumar to drive in F2 European season 2010

Ajith Kumar to drive in F2 European season 2010

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Tamil cinema star Ajith Kumar will test his skills in the Formula 2 European season this year, becoming the third Indian after Armaan Ebrahim and Parthiva Sureshwaran to join the 2010 F2 grid.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kumble reserves high praise for upcoming Indian batter

Kumble reserves high praise for upcoming Indian batter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Sai Sudharsan looked orgainsed, certainly created impact: Anil Kumble

Rajni & Pasupathy in Kuchelan

Rajni & Pasupathy in Kuchelan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

After the roaring success of last year's Sivaji: The Boss and the much-hyped Robot waiting to be released later this year, superstar Rajnikanth is all set to star in Kuchelan, in which talented actor Pasupathy will don the lead role.

Review: Avoid Thotta

Review: Avoid Thotta

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

The withering, never-ending season of gangster movies continues in Tamil films with Thotta, starring Jeevan and Priyamani.

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajinikanth seems to have ended the recently-revived speculation about his imminent launch into direct politics, unlike in the past, when he had expressed specific or indirect support one or the other of the two 'Dravidian majors', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year.

Exclusive: Surya on Vaaranam Aayiram, Ghajini

Exclusive: Surya on Vaaranam Aayiram, Ghajini

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

I am eagerly awaiting Ghajini's release. I am sure it will be 200 percent better than the Tamil version. The Aamir Khan factor is a big difference. They have got so much time to shoot the film. Thus, Murugadoss has the chance and the time to rectify any mistakes he would have committed in the Tamil version, says Suriya

Sivapathikaaram has repeat value

Sivapathikaaram has repeat value

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006