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Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024.

Radhika's 1st Post Mum Appearance

Radhika's 1st Post Mum Appearance

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'And now my BAFTAs reality #breastfeeding #postpartum #breastpump.'

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'

Singer Arijit Singh To Turn Director

Singer Arijit Singh To Turn Director

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

If all goes according to plan, the singing superstar will start his yet-untitled film by the end of the year.

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'I wanted people to know that women across all ages have an exciting life.'

'Door Was Locked; I Was Helpless'

'Door Was Locked; I Was Helpless'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'I had sought help but did not receive any support. Nobody was there.'

'Was Nervous About Playing A Sex Worker'

'Was Nervous About Playing A Sex Worker'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'Some things and powers are just not in your control.'

'I Don't Give Much Importance To Looks'

'I Don't Give Much Importance To Looks'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'It's the work that counts.'

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'I'm there in every frame of this film.' 'The film is named after the character that I play.' 'It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief that I may not have in myself always.'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'The uniform really makes you feel powerful.'

'For Me, It's The Story, Director, Producer'

'For Me, It's The Story, Director, Producer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'A story has to do something within me for me to say yes to it.'

Allu Arjun didn't leave theatre despite...: Police on 'Pushpa 2' stampede

Allu Arjun didn't leave theatre despite...: Police on 'Pushpa 2' stampede

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Amid allegations that bouncers hired by Allu Arjun pushed crowds as well as policemen when the stampede occurred at the cinema hall, the police commissioner warned that stringent action as per law would be taken if THE bouncers indeed misbehaved with the police on duty. The VIPs would be made responsible for the behaviour of the bouncers hired by them, he said.

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'

When Chiranjeevi Touched Amitabh's Feet

When Chiranjeevi Touched Amitabh's Feet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan felicitated Chiranjeevi with the ANR National Award in Hyderabad, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nageswara Rao.

'Films Are My Bread, Butter And Jam'

'Films Are My Bread, Butter And Jam'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'This is where I grew up. The only business I know is cinema.'

'Bollywood Won't Revive!'

'Bollywood Won't Revive!'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'People have got into the habit of sitting at home (and watching films).' 'They don't want to watch movies in theatres because they do not want to waste as much as Rs 1,000 on tickets.' 'They feel there is no point in watching a film on the big screen because it will anyway come on OTT in a month's time.'

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'I am ready to go an extra mile if I have to. My pain or personal problems don't matter.'

Pragati Srivastava Is A Nakhrewaalii

Pragati Srivastava Is A Nakhrewaalii

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

She has a vibrant and eclectic sense of style and her fashion choices show a bold approach towards colours and accessories.

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.' 'And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.'

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.' 'It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.'

'If You Spoke Pro-Rhea, You Were Taken As Anti-Sushant'

'If You Spoke Pro-Rhea, You Were Taken As Anti-Sushant'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'Rhea's mom lost her voice, she just couldn't talk. 'She would stand for hours in the temple with folded hands, constantly praying for protection.' 'Her father was constantly trying to reach out to people who could help his kids.'

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'

'Pathaan, Animal Earning Rs 1,000 Cr Is Bogus'

'Pathaan, Animal Earning Rs 1,000 Cr Is Bogus'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'Ranbir Kapoor has only one film as does Salman Khan.' 'Hrithik Roshan only has War 2.' 'Ranveer Singh has no film on floors today.'

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

The film fraternity paid their last respects to the superstar's mother.

Will Sky Force Be R-Day Weekend Bonanza?

Will Sky Force Be R-Day Weekend Bonanza?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Republic Day week has consistently been a lucrative period for the film industry.'

'There Is Always Fear'

'There Is Always Fear'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Jaat is not just a community, an agent, or an individual; it's an emotion.'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'

Pushpa 2 Finds Love In Patna

Pushpa 2 Finds Love In Patna

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'If you thought Allu Arjun was a sensation in the first Pushpa film, wait till you see what he has done this time.'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

Madhuri Dixit Is A Serial Killer

Madhuri Dixit Is A Serial Killer

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The actor will soon star in and as Mrs Deshpande, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.

Did Aryan Khan *Really* Direct Ba***ds of Bollywood?

Did Aryan Khan *Really* Direct Ba***ds of Bollywood?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'When the show was releasing, I think all the actors were under the impression that this is a limited series.' 'After seeing the response, I feel we should have a season two.'

Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Siddharth Roy Kapur's RKF aims to raise around $50 million by offering up to a 50 per cent stake in the company.

'Stars Don't Make A Movie But Vice-Versa'

'Stars Don't Make A Movie But Vice-Versa'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'Stars have made stacks of wealth at the cost of the rest of the film industry.'

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Dharmendra was paying a little extra attention to me and she didn't like it.'

Will Saiyaara Be The Next Aashiqui?

Will Saiyaara Be The Next Aashiqui?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The two leads are looking confident in the trailer, but whether their chemistry will translate into a convincing love saga is something that remains to be seen, notes Mayur Sanap.

Why Chirag Paswan thinks Kangana won't do a film with him

Why Chirag Paswan thinks Kangana won't do a film with him

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Union minister Chirag Paswan, who joined politics after a failed Bollywood debut, has no plans to make a comeback in films and also jokes that he is such a 'bad actor' that even his Lok Sabha colleague and first co-star, Kangana Ranaut, will not agree to share the screen space with him again.

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.' 'I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.' 'There is just one scene with both Suchitra Sen and me in the film, and it's beautiful.'

LS passes Bill to ban online money games, proposes 3-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine

LS passes Bill to ban online money games, proposes 3-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Indian government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to ban online games played with money, aiming to curb addiction, money laundering, and financial fraud. The bill also targets advertisements and financial transactions related to such games.