News for 'Telugu cinema'

'Crying in films is very difficult'

'Crying in films is very difficult'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

'The dark side is not me; I am a mama's boy,' Ganesh Venkatraman tells S Saraswathi.

Don't kill Bollywood!

Don't kill Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'The Maharashtra government diktat is another meddling example in an industry where politics or language has no role to play.' 'Cinema has a universal language. Filmmakers are divided across regions, but united in their passion for films,' says director Suparn Verma.

Nagarjuna on father ANR: He had a premonition about his death

Nagarjuna on father ANR: He had a premonition about his death

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Telugu actor Nagarjuna remembers his father, the legendary actor-producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who passed away on January 22.

Decoding Twinkle Khanna

Decoding Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

For a while it looked like Twinkle may have nearly disappeared from the public eye until the world discovered her flair to notice wit and wisdom in everyday life. It wasn't long before she had authored two bestsellers and was hailed as one of the most, candid, humorous, stylish celebrities to emerge from the heart of Bollywood.

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Popular Kannada comedian Sadhu Kokila talsk about the success of his latest directorial venture, Super Ranga.

Will Sultan be Salman Khan's BIGGEST film?

Will Sultan be Salman Khan's BIGGEST film?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Advance booking and track record peg the film's opening collection at Rs 35 to 40 crore.

Rajinikanth: 'We are late, but we will hit the target'

Rajinikanth: 'We are late, but we will hit the target'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

'I know this movie will be a superhit -- not because it's a Rs 600 crore budget or because we worked hard for more than three years on it.' 'It's because some movies have magic and some don't.' 'This one has that magic.'

'I hope I don't repeat my old mistakes'

'I hope I don't repeat my old mistakes'

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'I have an absolutely professional relationship, nothing personal, with Amitabh Bachchan.' 'I am the only person in the industry whom he never calls for home parties or festivals. Unless we have work, we don't call each other.'

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Happy birthday, Deepika!

1920, Raaz, Bhoot: Vote for your favourite horror franchise!

1920, Raaz, Bhoot: Vote for your favourite horror franchise!

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Vote for your favourite horror franchise NOW!

Happy Birthday, Arya!

Happy Birthday, Arya!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Tamil actor and producer Arya turns 36.

Check out the Kannada releases of the week

Check out the Kannada releases of the week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Two Kannada films-- Paramashiva and Pandya that have remained in the cans for at least two years are releasing today.

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'I have a goal that one day, before audiences walk into a theatre, they will think that it's a Taapsee Pannu film and so, it will be worth their time and money.'

'People have always liked me'

'People have always liked me'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'I am not competing against anyone. If I break my own records, that's enough for me.' Kannada actor Gangesh tells Srikanth Srinivasa.

'Deep-rooted mass leader, prolific writer, thinker', netas remember Karunanidhi

'Deep-rooted mass leader, prolific writer, thinker', netas remember Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Modi described the DMK chief as a prolific thinker and a deep-rooted mass leader who stood for regional aspiration and national progress.

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.

Which Kannda film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Kannda film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Take a look at the releases and vote!

Review: Sahasam is engrossing

Review: Sahasam is engrossing

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The film has good action sequences and gripping treasure hunt sequences especially towards the climax.

'Happy birthday, Dilipsaab!'

'Happy birthday, Dilipsaab!'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Gabbar Is Back, stupid enough to be outlawed

Review: Gabbar Is Back, stupid enough to be outlawed

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Stay away from theatres, I'd say. 50-kos away, even.

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.

'My way of taking revenge is different'

'My way of taking revenge is different'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'If banning Pakistani artists suits your peace of mind, do it.' 'I am more concerned about our soldiers who have lost their lives, and their families.' 'So my question is to those people, who are banning artists: What have they done for our soldiers and their families?'

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The legendary star turns 75 today!

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Some surprises here!

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.' A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone.

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.

Coming Up: 10 sequels in 2017!

Coming Up: 10 sequels in 2017!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Looking forward to Jolly LLB 2, 2.0 and much more.

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Directors Rajesh Touchriver and Sunitha Krishnan reveal the challenges and difficulties they faced in the writing, production and distribution of Naa Bangaru Talli.

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.

'She was like an elder sister to us'

'She was like an elder sister to us'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It feels like a part of me is going away with her death.'

Why a Modi bhakt decided to play Manmohan Singh

Why a Modi bhakt decided to play Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'People have a certain perception about my political leanings -- and rightly so.' 'But I am an actor first, and then an activist.' 'And I am not an accidental actor.' 'There was no way I was going to be dishonest with my acting,' Anupam Kher tells Veenu Sandhu.

'Loafer was a challenge, and I enjoyed it'

'Loafer was a challenge, and I enjoyed it'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'In the last month, I must have heard 20-30 scripts. I am waiting for Loafer to release before I sign more films.' Varun Tej is quite thrilled about his third movie release, Loafer.

'Baahubali 2 is better than the first because there is more drama'

'Baahubali 2 is better than the first because there is more drama'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'There will not be another Baahubali in this country.' Rana Daggubati gives us a sneak peek into the much-awaited sequel.

'Aditya Chopra was the first person to read Baar Baar Dekho'

'Aditya Chopra was the first person to read Baar Baar Dekho'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Scriptwriter of Baar Baar Dekho Sri Rao gets candid about his film and Bollywood.

Meet the link between Baahubali and Black Panther

Meet the link between Baahubali and Black Panther

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'Disney is presenting Black Panther as Manoj Muntashir's film.' 'Such a big studio, a billion dollar film is being released as Manoj Muntashir's film.' 'It is in the same space of Baahubali, which I wrote.' 'The film has got a kingdom, kings, treachery... things which are very much up my alley.'

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Prepping for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, remembering Rajesh Khanna and Raaj Kumar's exclusive tramp club and picking Ranbir Kapoor's best performance in my Super Filmi Week.

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

'I'm the Amrish Puri of 2.0'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Mr Shankar is equivalent to James Cameron given steroids!' 'Trust me, in this Rs 510 crore, Hollywood cannot make what we have produced here.'

'I believe in live and let live'

'I believe in live and let live'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'I will live my life and let other people live their life too.' 'There are big problems in life yaar, like global warming. Let's talk about that.'

'Singham is a brand that everyone is aware of'

'Singham is a brand that everyone is aware of'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Singham director Hari Gopalakrishnan's latest film Poojai is all set to hit the screens on Diwali.

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Guess how many screens Happy New Year will be shown in!