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The Biggest Hits Of 2023

The Biggest Hits Of 2023

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

What a remarkable year 2023 has turned out to be!

Box Office: Action Hero Falters In Drishyam 2 Storm

Box Office: Action Hero Falters In Drishyam 2 Storm

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Drishyam 2 scored huge in the first two weeks and then in the third weekend, it has added around Rs 25 crore more.

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.'

Dhankhar suspends Congress MP Rajani Patil for filming RS proceedings

Dhankhar suspends Congress MP Rajani Patil for filming RS proceedings

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday suspended Congress member of Parliament Rajani Ashokrao Patil for the remainder of the current Budget Session for filming House proceedings.

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'I don't think @RRRMovie is a gay love story as you say, but even if it was, is 'gay love story' a bad thing? How can you justify using this? Extremely disappointed that someone of your accomplishments can stoop so low!'

Adipurush Review: Why Mess With An Epic?

Adipurush Review: Why Mess With An Epic?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cherry blossoms in Sri Lanka, Hanuman speaking Bombaiya, the mythical Sone Ki Lanka looking darkly Gothic, Raavan looking like a Bollywood dude... this is not modernisation. This is a travesty, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Upendra's Super Ranga releases today

Upendra's Super Ranga releases today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Kriti Kharbanda, who is paired opposite Upendra for the first time, is excited about working with Upendra.

BLOCKBUSTER Summer Releases Coming Up!

BLOCKBUSTER Summer Releases Coming Up!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has set the ball rolling for a blockbuster summer ahead, in Hindi as well as South releases.

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Our hero is strong and you must have seen the mother, she is stronger.' 'And Mike Tyson is the strongest!'

The Man Behind Pathaan

The Man Behind Pathaan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

As their latest star-studded collaboration Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone readies for release this Wednesday, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on everything Siddharth has directed so far.

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Tamil star Suriya's 7aum Arivu was about a virus from China sent to Chennai to wreak havoc while Kaappan was about a locust attack the hero prevents in time -- both films in a sense foresaw what was to come, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

10 Hit Sequels On OTT

10 Hit Sequels On OTT

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Ten sequels that either complemented the first or surpassed it.

Watch out Amazon, Netflix, Hotstar!

Watch out Amazon, Netflix, Hotstar!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Prominent regional platforms are giving competition to mainstream players Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Hotstar.

Dhanush's Kodi vs Karthi's Kaashmora this Diwali

Dhanush's Kodi vs Karthi's Kaashmora this Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Which film will you watch this Diwali?

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Hopefully, Hindi and non-Tamil audiences that have been patronising gangster movies from the South will give this fabulous looking historical a chance, says Deepa Gahlot.

The Kerala Story Earns Rs 35 Crore

The Kerala Story Earns Rs 35 Crore

Rediff.com8 May 2023

organic awareness for the film coupled with the fact that there was no other Bollywood release in the running meant that The Kerala Story released on over 1,000 screens.

Watch out for these Kannada Sankranti releases

Watch out for these Kannada Sankranti releases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

A look at the Kannada films this Sankranti.

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I would rather focus on the good rather than what didn't happen.'

Bollywood gets savvier with trailer debuts

Bollywood gets savvier with trailer debuts

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Trailers are key to the way an audience perceives a movie and hence a big part of the lifecycle of a movie.

'This is the time to be an actor'

'This is the time to be an actor'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.'

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi eyes digital release

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi eyes digital release

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'It will be very tough to create an audience for such films after the lockdown ends.'

COMING UP: Movies, in 2021

COMING UP: Movies, in 2021

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

In the second part of this four-part special, Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

Bored? Solve the I puzzle, right here!

Bored? Solve the I puzzle, right here!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Here's a super fun way to while away your time!

The Moment Aishwarya Burst Into Our Lives

The Moment Aishwarya Burst Into Our Lives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'We did take after take, confusing and stressing her out, until she just threw up her hands and said she couldn't do it.' 'She was close to tears.' A fascinating excerpt from Adman Madman: Unapologetically Prahlad by Prahlad Kakar with Rupangi Sharma.

PIX: Salman-Jacqueline's sizzling photoshoot

PIX: Salman-Jacqueline's sizzling photoshoot

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

'I love to make small films, but no one gives me the chance'

'I love to make small films, but no one gives me the chance'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

'If I can make smaller films that are successful, why would I make big ones? The choice is Shah Rukh's: Would he like to work in smaller films?' Director Kundan Shah, who passed away on October 7, had asked in an interview first published in July 2001.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Are audiences really going to theatres?

Are audiences really going to theatres?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Audience turnout is crucial to most exhibitors, since their discussions with film producers hinge on how many people will return to movie halls in the weeks ahead.

'I am a big structured girl'

'I am a big structured girl'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'I am at peace with my body type, now people need to make peace with it.'

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Filmmaker Suresh Krissna talks about directing films for television, a first-of-its-kind concept.

2023's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

2023's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Joginder Tuteja gives us the half yearly box office report of 2023.

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

RRR threw a lifeline, or so it seemed -- to a world that was down in the dumps. Keeravani and his Naatu Naatu just happened to be in the right place at the right time, notes Saibal Chatterjee.

Rajiv Kapoor's journey in Bollywood

Rajiv Kapoor's journey in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Rajiv Kapoor did not do many films in his career but he is still remembered for his solid hit, Ram Teri Ganga Maili.

Which is YOUR favourite Anurag Kashyap film? VOTE!

Which is YOUR favourite Anurag Kashyap film? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list?

The Biggest Disappointments in Telugu cinema, 2013

The Biggest Disappointments in Telugu cinema, 2013

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A look at the Telugu films that created expectations but turned out to be major disappointments.

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

'Everything was perfect about Tandav'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'I haven't done TV in quite some time now but I have faced this bias.' 'It's not that I feel unwelcome.' 'It's just that when it comes to certain things, I get shortlisted and they tell me that my test was really good but the producer wants a film face.'