News for 'cinematograph'

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Moothon's script won the Sundance Institute's Global Filmmaking Award. Geethu Mohandas's movie is now coming to a theatre near you.

Mohanlal-Puneet Rajkumar's Kannada film wins praise

Mohanlal-Puneet Rajkumar's Kannada film wins praise

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Kannada film Mythri (Friendship) released last Friday and has received positive reviews for its strong script, realistic plot, good performances and social message.

Review: Njan Steve Lopez is a bold attempt

Review: Njan Steve Lopez is a bold attempt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The film has a problem with pacing and lags a few times but the director uses these moments to add meat to the characters.

Review: Orange Mittai is a beautiful film

Review: Orange Mittai is a beautiful film

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Orange Mittai has its sweet and sour moments, with just the right balance of humour and emotions, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Director Velraj's Thanga Magan is all about the coming of age of a fun-loving youngster taking on the responsibility of a family, says S Saraswathi

Venkatesh teams up with Nayantara yet again

Venkatesh teams up with Nayantara yet again

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Secret Superstar's cheerful, feel-good imagery of a rotten reality reflects a young adult's hopeful perspective yet to be crushed by the weight of cynicism, says Sukanya Verma.

'It's the cleanest film I have ever made'

'It's the cleanest film I have ever made'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Luka Chuppi is my Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! type of film.'

Sushant: Miss working with Parineeti!

Sushant: Miss working with Parineeti!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

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

'We will miss you Manorama Aachi'

'We will miss you Manorama Aachi'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

'What an irreplaceable loss to our film fraternity' Tamil film folk pay tribute to Manorama.

Kammatipaadam is brilliant

Kammatipaadam is brilliant

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Kammatipaadam is a gangster movie with a difference and a must watch, for sure.

Review: O Kadhal Kanmani is a celebration of love

Review: O Kadhal Kanmani is a celebration of love

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Director Mani Ratnam's O Kadhal Kanmani is a beautiful and sensitive tale of love filled with fun that warms your heart.

Review: Paayum Puli is not very convincing

Review: Paayum Puli is not very convincing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Paayum Puli lacks the subtlety, intrigue and clarity that we have come to associate with director Suseenthiran, says S Saraswathi.

Rani Mukerji, Pamela Chopra unveil Yash Chopra's statue

Rani Mukerji, Pamela Chopra unveil Yash Chopra's statue

Rediff.com6 May 2016

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

Review: Idhu Enna Maayam is a decent entertainer

Review: Idhu Enna Maayam is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Tamil film Idhu Enna Maayam is saved by its light, situational humour, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Maari is uninspiring

Review: Maari is uninspiring

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Director Balaji Mohan's Maari is just another regular mass masala movie created to idolize its hero.

When Amitabh had 40 paans to get a scene right

When Amitabh had 40 paans to get a scene right

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Chandra Barot's cult film turns 40.

Shah Rukh hopes to catch up with himself!

Shah Rukh hopes to catch up with himself!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

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

20 Things We Love About Satya

20 Things We Love About Satya

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Celebrating one of Bollywood's finest cult classics, as it turns 20.

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Taut screenplay, simple dialogues, excellent characterisation, admirable performances and perfect execution make Mysskin's Pisaasu a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent entertainer that portrays the heartwarming bond shared by a police officer and his adorable dog.

Important to grade films, not cut them: Shyam Benegal after 1st CBFC reforms meet

Important to grade films, not cut them: Shyam Benegal after 1st CBFC reforms meet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Film certification guidelines need contemporary interpretation and should be as non-discretionary as possible, Information and Broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday as he met the government-appointed Shyam Benegal panel to look into the revamp of Censor Board, in Mumbai.

'My true association with Salman began through Katrina'

'My true association with Salman began through Katrina'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Filmmaker Kabir Khan recalls how his association with Salman Khan began!

Why Cheat India is a love letter to Emraan Hashmi but...

Why Cheat India is a love letter to Emraan Hashmi but...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

...A hate letter to our system, feels Sreehari Nair.

Govt can't interfere in certification process: I&B officials

Govt can't interfere in certification process: I&B officials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Looks like the Udta Maker makes will get no help from the government

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Mukti Bhawan is a work of staggering depth and sublime vision

Review: Mukti Bhawan is a work of staggering depth and sublime vision

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Mukti Bhawan is as much about its characters embracing the inevitability of death as it is about their loved ones grappling with conflicting emotions, writes Sukanya Verma.

'The Censor Board is forcing people to rebel'

'The Censor Board is forcing people to rebel'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'We cannot be the country that created the Kamasutra and then we show flowers kiss and a child is born.'

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.

Malayalam hit film Drishyam to be remade as Drushya in Kannada

Malayalam hit film Drishyam to be remade as Drushya in Kannada

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Actor Ravichandran, music maestro Ilayaraja and director P Vasu will team up for the remake.

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.

National Awards 2018: 'We were robbed of happiness'

National Awards 2018: 'We were robbed of happiness'

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'The National Award is our nation's highest recognition, being recognised at the President's hand is our privilege, our honour and our dream.' 'The nation's sentiment got left out in the choices that were made yesterday...'

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'What I directed was pure gold. Kangana turned it into silver.'

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'In a typical Telugu film, the sub plot would be the love story. That is not there in my film. The focus is on the job. There is no heroism. The main character is a normal cop.' Terror director Satish Kasetty talks about the film.

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.

Mehbooba calls MLAs to discuss future of ties with BJP

Mehbooba calls MLAs to discuss future of ties with BJP

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The fate of the BJP-PDP alliance may be known on Monday as PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti talks tough.

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Review: Irumbu Kuthirai has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Irumbu Kuthirai an uninspiring and lacklustre tale of a guilt-ridden biker, who blames himself for a freak bike accident that causes the death of his beloved father.