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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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."

Sivapathikaaram has repeat value

Sivapathikaaram has repeat value

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

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.

Watch Anthony Yaar? at your own peril

Watch Anthony Yaar? at your own peril

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This Tamil flick has a robotic cast and a screenplay that's filled with loopholes the size of a crater.

Why Ileana refused Rajnikanth's Sultan

Why Ileana refused Rajnikanth's Sultan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The Telugu actress drops the Tamil superstar's film, as they fail to cough up her fee.

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.

'I would like to do more meaningful cinema'

'I would like to do more meaningful cinema'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'But practically speaking, I have to feed myself and pay my bills, so I have to do a few commercial films too', Sruthi Hariharan tells Praveen Sundaram/Rediff.com

'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.'

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Hopefully, Hindi and non-Tamil audiences that have been patronising gangster movies from the South will give this fabulous looking historical a chance, says Deepa Gahlot.

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.

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

As M Karunanidhi passed into the ages, we look back at some of the legendary scriptwriter's greatest movies.

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'

'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.'

Review: Pallikoodam

Review: Pallikoodam

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Pallikkoodam brings back memories of school life.

SRK to star in science fiction flick

SRK to star in science fiction flick

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

After directing Rajnikanth in Sivaji, Shankar is all set to direct Shah Rukh Khan in a new science fiction flick.

Give Uyir a miss

Give Uyir a miss

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Rajinikanth will win the elections whenever they are held, predicts A Ganesh Nadar.

Manivannan on Rajnikanth

Manivannan on Rajnikanth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Actor Manivannan talks about working with Rajnikanth in Sivaji.

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The doodle is designed by Vidhya Nagarajan.

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Rediff.com12 May 2023

From Hrithik Roshan's mind games in Vikram Vedha to South Korea's biggest blockbuster of 2023 so far, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Pokkiri has racy music

Pokkiri has racy music

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

But the songs will not ring in your head after the album is over.

Dhool Poised To Be Huge Hit

Dhool Poised To Be Huge Hit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

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.

Wish Vijay!

Wish Vijay!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The star celebrates his birthday today.

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

Rajni's best negative role?

Rajni's best negative role?

Rediff.com17 May 2007

With just days to go before his most-anticipated Sivaji releases, jog your memory, dear reader, and tell us what is your favourite negative role by Rajnikanth?

Naan...an entertaining remake

Naan...an entertaining remake

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The experiment with remakes of older classics in Tamil Cinema begins with Naan Avan Illai. Starring Jeevan the film is quite entertaining.

Mayakannadi is a brave film

Mayakannadi is a brave film

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Cheran and Navya Nair star in a very realistic film.

Yet another woman director debuts in Tamil

Yet another woman director debuts in Tamil

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Thirty-one-year-old Nandhini JS is the latest woman director to join the handful of women in the Tamil film industry with her debut film Thiru Thiru, Thuru Thuru.

Muni is entertaining

Muni is entertaining

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Choreographer Lawrence makes his debut as a director with Muni. With a good mix of horror and humour, Muni is an entertainer.