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Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Rediff.com18 May 2020

"We have decided not to allow people from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu till May 31, but allowed in stages (staggered manner)," the CM said said.

Meet Himanshi Khurana, Internet's newest love

Meet Himanshi Khurana, Internet's newest love

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The 26-yr-old actor from Punjab has a million followers on social media.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

'I have been branded as a director who makes small films'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Director Vasanthabalan talks about venturing in to a period film.

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'Portraying the life of commoners, I V Sasi was a man who created wonders for the silver screen.'

'Girls go on crash diets to get into a party dress'

'Girls go on crash diets to get into a party dress'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Kanika Dhillon Kovelamudi talks about her inspiration to write Size Zero.

'I am definitely a grey character'

'I am definitely a grey character'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't find characters that are not grey that exciting.'

Shirin: I don't want to do C-grade films

Shirin: I don't want to do C-grade films

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Actress Shirin Shringar talks about making a comeback in Kanadda films.

4 Dulquer Salmaan Movies to Watch

4 Dulquer Salmaan Movies to Watch

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha lists interesting Dulquer movies to watch on his birthday on July 28.

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Pictures from the glittering IIFA Utsavam awards.

Kamalinee: I just go with my instincts

Kamalinee: I just go with my instincts

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Kamalinee Mukherjee talks about her recently released Telugu film, Maa Annayya Bangaram, being choosy about films and her future projects.

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Kannada film KGF beats Shah Rukh's Zero

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The success of KGF over Zero proves if the content is good, even if the film is dubbed, it will make no difference.'

'It is unlikely my father and I will work together'

'It is unlikely my father and I will work together'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Allu Arjun to star alongside Varun Dhawan in ABCD 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

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

Carnatic music maestro M Balamuralikrishna dead

Carnatic music maestro M Balamuralikrishna dead

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

A highly respected figure in the field of music, Balamuralikrishna featured in the popular national integration song "Miley Sur Mera Tumhara" in which he rendered Tamil lyrics.

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If standard protocols are meticulously followed and hospital facilities remain on high alert, direct COVID-19 deaths should be kept to less than 7,500-8,000 in the present pandemic'

Romantic numbers abound in Kaavalan

Romantic numbers abound in Kaavalan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

It's a relief to see less of hero-overtones and more soft numbers.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Stalin said the DMK was a movement that protected women's rights and Radharavi's comments were not acceptable to it.

Baby girl for Lakshmi Manchu

Baby girl for Lakshmi Manchu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Telugu cinema, right here!

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Gulabo Sitabo was made with a budget of Rs 40 crore to Rs 45 crore. Amazon Prime bought the streaming rights for Rs 60 crore to Rs 65 crore, helping the producers make over Rs 20 crore.

'I wanted to be part of a total commercial film in Kannada'

'I wanted to be part of a total commercial film in Kannada'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Meera Nandan talks about her debut in Kannada cinema and what it means to work outside her home state.

'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!

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Shriya Saran's life in pictures!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Shriya Saran!

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.

'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

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.