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Rishab Shetty Returns With Kantara Chapter 1

Rishab Shetty Returns With Kantara Chapter 1

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Kantara Chapter 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali and English.

Arya: Settai will be a trendsetter in Tamil cinema

Arya: Settai will be a trendsetter in Tamil cinema

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Arya who plays the role of Imran Khan in Delhi Belly's remake talks about the film

Meet The Villain of Kantara

Meet The Villain of Kantara

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'After the first Kantara, when they announced the second one, I kind of knew he will call me. I had this instinct. Then he called me at midnight and I didn't pick up. I was like, I'm not talking to anybody at 12 at night. The following day, I called and we chatted. He said, I have to narrate you something. I said, I know, it's Kantara!'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'

The Biggest Disappointments in Tamil cinema, 2013

The Biggest Disappointments in Tamil cinema, 2013

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Mani Ratnam's highly anticipated film Kadal was a big disappointment in 2013.

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Her vibrant wardrobe is full of steal-worthy outfits.

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.'

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'Vijay is not in the mood to care for the people even now.' 'Everybody is traumatised but Vijay is not consoling them.'

Hijacked IC 814 to be relived in Tamil cinema

Hijacked IC 814 to be relived in Tamil cinema

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Radha Mohan, who had directed Mozhi and Abhiyum Naanum, will direct the film. It will star Prakash Raj.

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'Playing a negative role was a positive experience for me, doing things I'd never do in real life.'

Pushpa 2 stampede row: CM vows to back Telugu cinema

Pushpa 2 stampede row: CM vows to back Telugu cinema

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Declaring the Telangana government's support to the Telugu film industry, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said the former would take steps to make Hyderabad a destination for international film shootings.

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

Shiv Pandit: Juggling IPL and Tamil cinema

Shiv Pandit: Juggling IPL and Tamil cinema

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

RJ turned model, Shiv Pandit, is one of the most popular examples of celebrities and actors on ground hosting the IPL TV show and enjoying it.

Will War 2, Coolie Bring In Rs 100 Crore On Thursday?

Will War 2, Coolie Bring In Rs 100 Crore On Thursday?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

It's going to be a record-breaking day at the box office on Thursday, August 13.

'What Sets Chiranjeevi Apart Is...'

'What Sets Chiranjeevi Apart Is...'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'Am I not happy he was born? Am I not happy he crossed my path when I was walking through a wasteland? Am I not happy that, like a haunting song, he still lingers in my heart?'

Sreejesh's Fanboy Photo with Ajith and Ashwin Goes Viral

Sreejesh's Fanboy Photo with Ajith and Ashwin Goes Viral

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh, just months after receiving the prestigious Padma Shri, delighted fans by sharing a heartwarming social media post.

Mohanlal, The Man Behind The Actor

Mohanlal, The Man Behind The Actor

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier who first interviewed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner in 1987.

A big fat Indian wedding in Tamil cinema

A big fat Indian wedding in Tamil cinema

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Arun Vaidyanathan is all set to produce Kalyana Samayal Sadham: The Big Fat Indian Wedding.

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Divya Nair celebrates the actor's birthday by presenting the path-breaking films and performances that define his career.

The Biggest Box Office Hits in Tamil cinema, 2013

The Biggest Box Office Hits in Tamil cinema, 2013

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Kamal Haasan's controversial film Vishwaroopam is one of the biggest blockbusters in 2013.

'Why Haven't Amitabh, Salman, Shah Rukh Learnt Marathi?'

'Why Haven't Amitabh, Salman, Shah Rukh Learnt Marathi?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'There are tall personalities who have utilised Mumbai and Maharashtra for their career growth, but they never thought it is their responsibility to learn Marathi.'

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

Without imposition, we will learn: Kamal Haasan on Hindi row

Without imposition, we will learn: Kamal Haasan on Hindi row

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Where does Kamal Haasan stand on the issue of imposition of Hindi in the south? "I stand with Punjab. I stand with Karnataka. I stand with Andhra," is his quick reply.

Kamal Haasan to enter Rajya Sabha with DMK support

Kamal Haasan to enter Rajya Sabha with DMK support

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Actor Kamal Haasan launched Makkal Needhi Miam at a public meeting in Madurai in 2018.

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

With 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on big-ticket blockbusters.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

Will Pushpa 2 End 2024 On A High?

Will Pushpa 2 End 2024 On A High?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

With the eagerly awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule set for release in December, there's a chance the industry could match, if not surpass, the collections of 2023.

'Dhadak 2 Is Not A Routine Love Story'

'Dhadak 2 Is Not A Routine Love Story'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri put forward their never-seen-before intense side in Dhadak 2, which is deemed as the spiritual sequel to the Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 2018 film, Dhadak.

SC slams K'taka govt, paves way for Kamal's Thug Life release in state

SC slams K'taka govt, paves way for Kamal's Thug Life release in state

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Karnataka government over actor Kamal Haasan's film "Thug Life" not being released in the state, saying mob and vigilantes cannot be allowed to take to the streets.

Apology could've saved the situation, HC tells Kamal Haasan

Apology could've saved the situation, HC tells Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday strongly criticised actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan for his recent remark suggesting that "Kannada was born out of Tamil", and observed that a "single apology could have resolved the situation."

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues. But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Akshay's Grand Gesture For Stuntmen

Akshay's Grand Gesture For Stuntmen

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Akshay Kumar has been personally funding medical insurance premiums worth Rs 6 crore to Rs 7 crore annually for over 650 stuntmen and their families for the past eight years.

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Watch Kaalidhar Laapata because clean family-viewing films are getting scarcer by the week, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

Can Vijay's strategy and vision outshine other TN parties?

Can Vijay's strategy and vision outshine other TN parties?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Can Vijay's strategy. vision outshine other TN parties?

ED raids 'Empuraan' producer over Rs 1,000 cr FEMA case

ED raids 'Empuraan' producer over Rs 1,000 cr FEMA case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

"L2: Empuraan", the second part of the "Lucifer" movie, a trilogy planned by the Prithviraj-Mohanlal team, has become a topic of hot debate over its critique of right-wing politics and the covert mention of the Gujarat riots.

Telugu Cinema Sets Box Office On Fire

Telugu Cinema Sets Box Office On Fire

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'Just the fact that the biggest language at the box office was Telugu and not Hindi is startling.'

Scenes From Disha's Bikini Holiday

Scenes From Disha's Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com6 May 2024

With temperatures rising in Mumbai, Disha Patani finds her own way to keep her body cool.