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South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

'I am happy with the response Ajith is getting'

'I am happy with the response Ajith is getting'

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Nikki Galrani shares her excitement about her first release in Kannada and her expectations from her career in films

Kamal Haasan's Papanasam is a remake of Mohanlal's Drishyam

Kamal Haasan's Papanasam is a remake of Mohanlal's Drishyam

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The taut screenplay, unusual story and edge of the seat moments made the film an unforgettable experience for viewers.

Quiz Time: Name Asin's first Hindi film

Quiz Time: Name Asin's first Hindi film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Maha, Punjab tighten curbs amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Maha, Punjab tighten curbs amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Maharashtra and Punjab, which are recording a surge in new COVID-19 cases, tightened curbs on Friday and the chief minister of the western state said lockdown is an option, as India added close to 40,000 cases in the biggest daily increase in nearly four months.

'Maine Pyaar Kiya is a rom-com film'

'Maine Pyaar Kiya is a rom-com film'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Isha Talwar talks about his new Telugu film Maine Pyaar Kiya and acting in different regional cinema.

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

Sridevi, Vinod Khanna honoured at National Awards

Sridevi, Vinod Khanna honoured at National Awards

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.

Shalini becomes badminton champion

Shalini becomes badminton champion

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The actress bagged the runners-up position in the women's doubles and mixed doubles at the state level championship.

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Subhash K Jha remembers the dear departed.

Looking ahead, could TN face simultaneous polls in 2019?

Looking ahead, could TN face simultaneous polls in 2019?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The BJP calculates that simultaneous polls to Parliament and TN assembly could help it, intent as it is on making the state break from its Dravidian past, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Venkatesh to play Mohanlal's role in Telugu remake of Drishyam

Venkatesh to play Mohanlal's role in Telugu remake of Drishyam

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

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

Jayalalithaa leaves a tough legacy

Jayalalithaa leaves a tough legacy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Now that Tamil Nadu's tallest politician is no more, it remains to be seen how new political re-alignments could shape up, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How politicians tried to break Kamal Haasan

How politicians tried to break Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'Those involved in the government had invested in cineplexes in Tamil Nadu, so they wanted Vishwaroopam stopped to further their gains.' 'When there was a difference of opinion, they started punishing the film by banning it.' 'It is ugly, tyrannical politics which the nation did not understand.' 'They broke me for Rs 60 crores.' 'Because I am a star, I am living to tell the story.'

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Shriya Saran!

PIX: Stars attend the 59th South Filmfare awards

PIX: Stars attend the 59th South Filmfare awards

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

A look at the stars who made it to the gala evening.

Most states choose to extend Covid curbs, with a few relaxations

Most states choose to extend Covid curbs, with a few relaxations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Almost all states and Union Territories have extended the curbs which they first started imposing in mid-April as the second COVID wave hit the country.

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'Winning the National Award is a huge motivating factor'

'Winning the National Award is a huge motivating factor'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Debutant director Bramma G shares his excitement of winning the National Award for the Best Tamil film for Kuttram Kadithal.

Rajnikanth to Ram Charan: How These South Heroes Fared in Bollywood

Rajnikanth to Ram Charan: How These South Heroes Fared in Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

A report card of how South Indian actors have fared in Bollywood

'It was exciting to do an action role in Tadakha'

'It was exciting to do an action role in Tadakha'

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Naga Chaitanya returns to action with Tadakha- A Telugu remake of the Tamil hit film Vettai.

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Prime was the first to grab streaming rights for seven titles for an estimated Rs 300 crore.

Kannada actor Diganth makes his Hindi debut

Kannada actor Diganth makes his Hindi debut

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Kannada cinema right here!

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The four southern languages and the Marathi regional industry have found success, but regional cinema, in general, still grapples with basic issues.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

Paruthiveeran honoured at Berlin Fest

Paruthiveeran honoured at Berlin Fest

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Paruthiveeran, by Ameer Sulthan, was honoured with a "special mention" from the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) at the 58th Berlin International film festival.

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The pressure was very high because I am not a Saroj Khan or a Vaibhavi Merchant.' 'I am someone from a reality show.' 'I was a nobody who was given an opportunity to express myself in the best way I could.'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

DMK protests against Jallikattu ban, Stalin slams PM

DMK protests against Jallikattu ban, Stalin slams PM

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

DMK working president and Opposition Leader MK Stalin, who pressed the Centre to immediately promulgate an ordinance to hold the sport and that AIADMK should also press Centre for it, said that "Tamils will not forgive" the two if such an urgent step was not taken.

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.

'Neethane Enn Ponvasantham means a lot to me'

'Neethane Enn Ponvasantham means a lot to me'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu talks about her new film.

'Back Bench Student is a love story'

'Back Bench Student is a love story'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Director Madhura Sreedhar Reddy about his upcoming film Back Bench Student.

2018's TOP 15 Indian films

2018's TOP 15 Indian films

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Aseem Chhabra looks at the year's best Non-Hindi Indian movies.

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Decoding Indian cinema's biggest superstar.

Rishabh Shetty takes Kannada film Ricky to Jammu and Kashmir

Rishabh Shetty takes Kannada film Ricky to Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Kannada cinema right here!

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Priyamani talks about her debut Kannada film Raam.

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Politics has become a toilet because we delegate everything.' 'We have to catch a bus, watch a cricket match, live our life... we feel this (politics) is not part of our responsibility.'

The Top Telugu Directors of 2012

The Top Telugu Directors of 2012

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Director S S Rajamouli tops the list as he received phenomenal response for his film Eega.