News for 'big budget film'

Bhaiyyaji Brings Audiences To Theatres

Bhaiyyaji Brings Audiences To Theatres

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Manoj Bajpayee's 100th film earned Rs 6 million in its first weekend.

PIX: 2012 Films That Deserved MORE Love Than They Got

PIX: 2012 Films That Deserved MORE Love Than They Got

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Yearend special: Some of the finest and most feted films of the year that deserved wider audience!

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Both films aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences, with Tangled having a special appeal to young girls and women.

Mahabharat actor Satish Kaul dies of COVID-19

Mahabharat actor Satish Kaul dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

He died in a hospital in Ludhiana.

'I am happy that Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum is a hit'

'I am happy that Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum is a hit'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Get your lowdown on whats happening in Telugu cinema.

'Adipurush' dialogues altered; ticket prices cut

'Adipurush' dialogues altered; ticket prices cut

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The controversy-ridden film, which registered a bumper opening at the box office only to witness a major drop in collections as negative word of mouth spread on social media, is now screening in theatres with altered dialogues.

Johnny Depp's Dark Shadows has HIT written all over it

Johnny Depp's Dark Shadows has HIT written all over it

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton come together again after Alice In Wonderland.

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo.

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Will 2023 bring back the magic?

Rio: The first big hit of 2011

Rio: The first big hit of 2011

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Rio rides high on success even before US release.

'Actors Are Asking For The Sun, Moon And Earth'

'Actors Are Asking For The Sun, Moon And Earth'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Those movie stars are asking for Rs 35 crore and are opening to Rs 3.5 crore.' 'How's that math working?'

Raakshasa is exceptional!

Raakshasa is exceptional!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

Freida Pinto scores blockbuster hit with Apes

Freida Pinto scores blockbuster hit with Apes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

If Apes spins a sequel, and Freida is roped in, she could become the first India-born actress to take a $1 million paycheck.

When movies took a back seat to cricket

When movies took a back seat to cricket

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Blame it on the Indian Premier League cricket frenzy or a string of recent flops, this peak summer season for movie buffs is turning out to be a low-key affair with filmmakers preferring to keep away from new releases.

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

'There is pent-up demand for good films'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

Daniel Craig: Had to do lot of practice with guns

Daniel Craig: Had to do lot of practice with guns

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Daniel Craig on cowboys, guns and his lovely wife, Rachel Weisz.

Pix: A SNEAK PEEK of Dilwale

Pix: A SNEAK PEEK of Dilwale

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The film will release on December 18 but we give you a sneak peek into the film right away!

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be out of work.'

Bollywood Bets On Sooryanvanshi Effect

Bollywood Bets On Sooryanvanshi Effect

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Buoyed by Sooryavanshi's success, the Hindi film industry is banking on 25-30 big movies lined up with a collective cost tag of Rs 2,000 crore.

Why Uma Thurman's a letdown

Why Uma Thurman's a letdown

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

First Look: NTR Jr's Rabhasa

First Look: NTR Jr's Rabhasa

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Directed by Santosh Srinivas, the film is expected to release in the last week of August.

Tamil, Telugu film industries outshine Bollywood

Tamil, Telugu film industries outshine Bollywood

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Occupancy rates in South Indian movie theatres are about 50 to 60 percent compared to 35 to 40 percent in other parts of the country.

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

2024 may have seen a few flops at the box office but there have been some hits as well.

How Well Do You Know The YRF Spy Universe?

How Well Do You Know The YRF Spy Universe?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

What do Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Ashutosh Rana have in common?

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

After facing flak, Adipurush makers to revise dialogues

After facing flak, Adipurush makers to revise dialogues

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Shukla, who has penned the Hindi dialogues and songs of the retelling of the Ramayana, said the amended lines will be added to the film by this week.

The Kashmir Files Breaks Box Office Records

The Kashmir Files Breaks Box Office Records

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files has been doing business like no recent film has done.

Mumbai police provide security to Adipurush dialogue writer

Mumbai police provide security to Adipurush dialogue writer

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Mumbai police has decided to provide security to Manoj Shukla Muntashir, the dialogue writer of the film Adipurush after he cited a threat to his life, an official said on Monday.

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'People want to blacken my face for showing "leaders in a bad light".' 'People want to show loyalty to the party.' 'There's no end to it.' 'How many people should I show the film to?' 'Where do we draw the line?'

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

While it's fun for a bit to see enormous robots smashing into one another, it quickly evokes the 'been-there-seen-that' feeling, observes Mayur Sanap.

It's Prabhas vs Rajamouli in January

It's Prabhas vs Rajamouli in January

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

S S Rajamouli's RRR and the Prabhas-starrer Radhe Shyam are being readied for an all-India release on January 14 in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.