News for 'cinematograph'

IIIT-H distances itself from Umar Khalid docu screening after CBFC flag

IIIT-H distances itself from Umar Khalid docu screening after CBFC flag

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) flagged the proposed screening of an uncertified documentary on jailed activist Umar Khalid at IIIT-Hyderabad, citing violations of the Cinematograph Act. IIIT-Hyderabad subsequently distanced itself from the event, stating no recognised student bodies had organised it. The screening, titled "Prisoner No. 626710 is Present," was reportedly cancelled by students, following a similar postponement at NLSIU Bengaluru due to opposition.

New Censor Rule: No Film Changes After Certification

New Censor Rule: No Film Changes After Certification

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Central Board of Film Certification has updated Rule 33 of the Cinematograph Certification Rules, prohibiting filmmakers from making any post-certification modifications, cuts, or additions to their films, making the certified cut the definitive final version.

'Mirzapur Is My First Film That's Getting Mass Love'

'Mirzapur Is My First Film That's Getting Mass Love'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

'I will never say never to a sequel.'

'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'How will this woman find her? And how does that affect her, because it's not a biological relationship.'

4 Rivers 6 Ranges Review: A Brave Drama

4 Rivers 6 Ranges Review: A Brave Drama

Rediff.com2 days ago

4 Rivers 6 Ranges finds its strongest moments in the moral conflict between non-violence, survival and the fight for freedom.

Mandaadi Review: Soori Rules The Waves

Mandaadi Review: Soori Rules The Waves

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mandaadi may follow a familiar sports-drama rulebook, but its thrilling boat races, terrific performances and mass moments make the ride well worth taking.

Ananya Panday Looks Like A Marathi Mulgi

Ananya Panday Looks Like A Marathi Mulgi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Bollywood joined their counterparts in Marathi cinema and cheered them on, at the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026, held in Mumbai.

Babita Singh Reporting Review: Cop Movie With A Difference

Babita Singh Reporting Review: Cop Movie With A Difference

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Babita Singh Reporting goes past the messy homes and humming markets to reflect the daredevilry of a protagonist coming into her own. What ensues is a raw and thrilling marriage of momentum and meltdown across awkward inquiries made within junkie hideouts, suspicious relatives, battered classmates and Ravan's effigy, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Dil Chahta Hai@25: 'Didn't Know We Were Making A Cult Film'

Dil Chahta Hai@25: 'Didn't Know We Were Making A Cult Film'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai, which released 25 years ago, redefined male bonding in Hindi cinema, moving away from the traditional macho template to offer a refreshing and breezy take on friendship, becoming a timeless classic.

Dulquer Salmaan's 10 Best Malayalam Movies

Dulquer Salmaan's 10 Best Malayalam Movies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

From Ustad Hotel to Salute, these Dulquer Salmaan Malayalam films prove why his homecoming with I'm Game is worth celebrating.

Preity Zinta: 'I Didn't Miss Movies'

Preity Zinta: 'I Didn't Miss Movies'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

'I was enjoying having a family. It was new to me. Having kids. I was focusing on my personal life.' 'However big my career milestones might be, my greatest milestone was to have children and a family.'

The Irrfan Film That Almost Didn't Get Made

The Irrfan Film That Almost Didn't Get Made

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

'It would have never crossed anybody's mind where life would have taken us or that Irrfanji would fall sick.'

Govt notice asks Telegram to curb pirated content or face action

Govt notice asks Telegram to curb pirated content or face action

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Indian government has issued a notice to Telegram, demanding a crackdown on the widespread dissemination of pirated films and OTT content. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting seeks an Action Taken Report within 15 days, emphasizing a shift towards platform accountability for copyright infringement, which is deemed a criminal offence.

Bol Bol Rani Review: Whodunit With A Difference

Bol Bol Rani Review: Whodunit With A Difference

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Sai Tamhankar plays delicious contradictions of her character in an immensely watchable central performance, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Jyotika's System Enjoys A Winning Evening

Jyotika's System Enjoys A Winning Evening

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Is one awards ceremony enough for the unending OTT content that keeps spilling into our digital platforms? Obviously not. After the seventh edition of the Iconic Gold Awards in February, the Iconic Gold Streaming Awards 2026 were held on June 30 in Mumbai.

Will Nagraj Manjule Recreate Sairat Magic With Khashaba?

Will Nagraj Manjule Recreate Sairat Magic With Khashaba?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The Khashaba teaser leaves behind the feeling that Marathi cinema is gearing up for something monumental, notes Mayur Sanap.

Baby Do Die Do Review: Huma Qureshi's Film Doesn't Do Enough

Baby Do Die Do Review: Huma Qureshi's Film Doesn't Do Enough

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Baby Do Die Do struggles to find its footing as it moves from one contrived twist to another, observes Mayur Sanap.

Pritam And Pedro Review: Buddy Comedy Falls Flat

Pritam And Pedro Review: Buddy Comedy Falls Flat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Arshad Warsi can create an air of levity around anybody but Vir Hirani's stiff screen presence as Pritam Parkar has no vibe to match his peevish, pitiable Pedro Gonsalves, observes Sukanya Verma.

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.

Tabu Plays Cop, Vijay Sethupathi Blind Beggar In SlumDog: 33 Temple Road

Tabu Plays Cop, Vijay Sethupathi Blind Beggar In SlumDog: 33 Temple Road

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Puri Jagannadh dropped the intense teaser for his action drama SlumDog: 33 Temple Road, showcasing Vijay Sethupathi in a mysterious role as a visually-impaired beggar with hidden combat skills alongside Tabu as a formidable police officer.

The 10 Funniest Performances in Welcome To The Jungle

The 10 Funniest Performances in Welcome To The Jungle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Akshay Kumar runs away with Welcome To The Jungle, but a few unexpected scene-stealers ensure he isn't having all the fun.

Divyenndu: 'Peddi Made Me Feel Like A Newcomer Again'

Divyenndu: 'Peddi Made Me Feel Like A Newcomer Again'

Rediff.com29 May 2026

'Since Ram Charan is such a big actor, I was a little apprehensive initially. My character (in the film) comes from a high caste but his does not. So I was in two minds, how would he take it?'

Jim Sarbh: 'I'm Not Much Of A Watch Guy'

Jim Sarbh: 'I'm Not Much Of A Watch Guy'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'I do have a couple watches that I like very much, one my dad gave me. But I only wear it with a more formal kind of a look... Otherwise, in my day-to-day life, I don't wear a watch.'

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Director Aditya Dhar expressed profound gratitude to cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, crediting him as 'the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind Dhurandhar' for his unwavering dedication and emotional intelligence that brought the blockbuster film to life.

Amma Ariyan: The 40-Year-Old Malayalam Classic In Cannes

Amma Ariyan: The 40-Year-Old Malayalam Classic In Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 40-year-old lost Malayalam cinematic gem, John Abraham's Amma Ariyan, has been meticulously restored in 4K by the Film Heritage Foundation and is now set to grace the prestigious Cannes Classics section

Blast Review: Fun, Action-Packed Ride

Blast Review: Fun, Action-Packed Ride

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Blast mixes engaging family drama with massy martial arts mayhem to deliver a thoroughly entertaining action ride.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on System: 'There Is Hope After Every Setback'

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on System: 'There Is Hope After Every Setback'

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'It's so liberating when there are two heroes in the film who are walking along and being each other's strength. When that happens, it shows on screen.'

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Dragon: 10 Reasons Why We Are Excited For Jr NTR's Next

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Prashanth Neel's Dragon promises a sprawling mass action spectacle with its gritty world-building, intriguing historical backstory, and Jr NTR's ferocious transformation as 'Luger'.

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Rediff.com12 May 2026

John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.

Ek Din Review: Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi!

Ek Din Review: Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi!

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi's Ek Din has an intriguing premise that ultimately falters due to weak chemistry and an emotionally underwhelming payoff, discovers Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Raja Shivaji Review: Riteish Deshmukh Fares Better As Director Than Actor

Raja Shivaji Review: Riteish Deshmukh Fares Better As Director Than Actor

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Riteish Deshmukh's Shivaji may not be a flawless portrayal, but still remains engaging throughout, applauds Mayur Sanap.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: The Devil Is Older And Wiser

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: The Devil Is Older And Wiser

Rediff.com1 May 2026

What The Devil Wears Prada 2 does really well is the chemistry between its characters, steered by a very likable cast, observes Mayur Sanap.

'The Kerala Story 2' depicts Kerala in a wrong light: HC

'The Kerala Story 2' depicts Kerala in a wrong light: HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court is scrutinising The Kerala Story 2 amid concerns that the film misrepresents the state and could incite communal tensions, potentially impacting public order.

Ananya, Samantha, Kajol Look Gorgeous On The Red Carpet

Ananya, Samantha, Kajol Look Gorgeous On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The second edition of The Hollywood Reporter India's Women in Entertainment Power List brought together many influential women from across the film industry.

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The 98th Academy Awards was a mix of high fashion, subdued politics, flashes of humour and emotions running high.

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Kerala high court is now reviewing the certification of The Kerala Story 2 after a petition raised concerns about its potential to incite communal disharmony and misrepresent events related to Kerala.

HC stays release of Kerala Story 2

HC stays release of Kerala Story 2

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay against the release of 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond', citing concerns over the censor board's certification process and potential disruption of social harmony.

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.

Project Hail Mary Review: A Ryan Gosling Show

Project Hail Mary Review: A Ryan Gosling Show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Like the best crowd-pleasers, Project Hail Mary makes you laugh, it makes you weep a little, it keeps you riveted and then leaves you with a big smile by the end, notes Mayur Sanap.