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Does Shazia Iqbal Find Dhurandhar 'Sinister'?

Does Shazia Iqbal Find Dhurandhar 'Sinister'?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'It's not hidden, it's not unintentional -- inciting hate and violence is in the DNA of Dhurandhar.'

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

War 2 offers you exactly what you'd expect from a mass entertainer: some escapist fun, some truly knockout action scenes, and overall a good time at the movies, observes Mayur Sanap.

Baby John Trailer: Salman Steals Varun's Thunder

Baby John Trailer: Salman Steals Varun's Thunder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Varun flying around in over-the-top stunts, showing off his dance moves, taking his shirt off and throwing dialogues in masala hero style. A padded-up star vehicle churned out for the nth time, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Hansal Mehta Reviews Black Warrant: 'Captivating'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'While we've seen some standout series over the past year, few have been as captivating and binge-worthy as this.'

Baby John Teaser: Same Old, Same Old

Baby John Teaser: Same Old, Same Old

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Noisy action, shootouts, slo-mo walks and some dialoguebaazi highlight Baby John's unimpressive teaser, observes Mayur Sanap.

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

Nushrratt, Sara, Madhuri, Shahid at IFFI

Nushrratt, Sara, Madhuri, Shahid at IFFI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Stars arrive for the opening ceremony of the 54th edition of International Film Festival of India.

Animal Trailer: Ranbir's Daddy Issues Escalate

Animal Trailer: Ranbir's Daddy Issues Escalate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's action thriller Animal packs excitement.

Tejas Trailer: Kangana Means WAR!

Tejas Trailer: Kangana Means WAR!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut seems to be in fine form in Tejas, observes Mayur Sanap.

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.

'Akhil has all the qualities of a commercial hero'

'Akhil has all the qualities of a commercial hero'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

'Akhil means universe and that title suited the film well,' VV Vinayak tells Radhika Rajamani.

Review: Komban is a tedious watch

Review: Komban is a tedious watch

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Director M Muthaiah's Komban is an over-the-top rural-based film with too much violence

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

An intense thriller that sheds light on the deadly war between powerful drug cartels and the police.

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Director Sundar C lets his fans down with his clich supernatural thriller Aranmanai, rants S Saraswathi.

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Despite a good storyline, young enthusiastic cast and an impressive technical crew, the film barely manages to hold your attention, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Director Prabhu Solomon's Kayal is heartrending tale of love set in the backdrop of the brutal tsunami of 2004.

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Tamil film Vanmham really tests your patience, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

A well-executed film with good performances, Sigaram Thodu is definitely worth watching.

Review: Amara Kaaviyam does not warm your heart

Review: Amara Kaaviyam does not warm your heart

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Director Jeeva Sankar's Amara Kaaviyam is an unmemorable love story, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Review: Jigarthanda is a fun ride

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Jigarthanda is an engrossing gangster film with a series of bizarre twists and turns that keeps you guessing, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Thirudan Police is a delight to watch

Review: Thirudan Police is a delight to watch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Thirudan Police explores the highly complex father-son relationship, while giving a realistic picture of the everyday life of a policeman.

Review: Salim is an engaging thriller

Review: Salim is an engaging thriller

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Vijay Antony's Salim is all about how an honourable man strikes back when he is pushed to breaking point.

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Vidya Balan's Kahaani was a huge hit so much was expected of the remake. Unfortunately, Nee Enge En Anbe is not in the same league.

Review: Surya's Anjaan fails miserably

Review: Surya's Anjaan fails miserably

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The film is a long, tedious and predictable film about friendship and revenge, set in the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable film

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The film is all about how a weak, good for nothing is suddenly transformed into a boxing champion by the power of true love.