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The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

AVM Studios' M Saravanan Passes Away

AVM Studios' M Saravanan Passes Away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

AVM Studios launched the careers of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print. On one occasion, mischievously almost, she recited a love couplet from Ghalib, which left no doubt in the audience's mind about Dharmendra's position in her heart.'

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.

Evaraina Epudaina is average

Evaraina Epudaina is average

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Varun Sandesh's lively performance apart, it is the captivating beauty of Vimala Raman that makes this Telugu film worth watching.

Rajnikanth rocks!

Rajnikanth rocks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Having tasted success, Sivaji's producers are planning its Japanese and Malay versions.

Sekhar Kammula's next Telugu movie: Leader

Sekhar Kammula's next Telugu movie: Leader

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Check it out.

Sivaji to complete 100 days

Sivaji to complete 100 days

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The Tamil superstar's fans are planning celebrations to mark the occasion.

Sivaji in theatres on May 31

Sivaji in theatres on May 31

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The most anticipated film of recent times, Sivaji, is releasing on the May 31st, AVM Studios announced.

Veteran Tamil film director AC Tirulokachandar passes away

Veteran Tamil film director AC Tirulokachandar passes away

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who worked with the veteran director, expressed her grief over his death.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'