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Sun Pictures' Thenavattu, starring Jeeva is an action and romantic flick that's hopelessly outdated and devoid of logic.

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The shooting will begin in August in Malaysia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I didn't make any money through TV'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'

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.

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.

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.

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

'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

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.

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.

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.

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

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.

Manivannan on Rajnikanth

Manivannan on Rajnikanth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Actor Manivannan talks about working with Rajnikanth in Sivaji.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Wish Vijay!

Wish Vijay!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The star celebrates his birthday today.