News for 'film release'

High Court Quashes Order to Release Jana Nayagan, Stay on Film's Release

High Court Quashes Order to Release Jana Nayagan, Stay on Film's Release

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The ruling virtually makes the fate of the film, originally slated for a Pongal release earlier this month, uncertain.

Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea to prevent the release of a film allegedly based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder case, citing concerns over media trial and impact on the accused's right to a fair trial.

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.

Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

As Cocktail 2 approaches, we take a look at Director Homi Adajania's slim but fascinating filmography.

Haunted 3D Does Well, Other Films Struggle At Box Office

Haunted 3D Does Well, Other Films Struggle At Box Office

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Amidst a disappointing box office weekend for several new Hindi releases, Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past has emerged as a surprising success.

Jodie Foster Believes Brad Pitt's 'F1' Was Made With Artificial Intelligence

Jodie Foster Believes Brad Pitt's 'F1' Was Made With Artificial Intelligence

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Hollywood veteran Jodie Foster has controversially suggested that Brad Pitt's recent film "F1" was created using Artificial Intelligence, citing its formulaic structure and dialogue. She discussed the growing influence of AI in the film industry, acknowledging its potential to replace jobs but also its utility if filmmakers can control the technology.

The Furious Review: Best Action Film Of The Decade?

The Furious Review: Best Action Film Of The Decade?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The Furious's jaw-dropping action scenes are so ferocious and inventive that they leave you gasping for breath, commends Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Horror keeps me safe. When I tried to do something else and abandoned the spirits, I landed up in prison.'

Like Rakesh Bedi's 'Dhurandhar' Dance with Nora Fatehi?

Like Rakesh Bedi's 'Dhurandhar' Dance with Nora Fatehi?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Rakesh Bedi, fresh off his scene-stealing performance as Jamal Jamili in Dhurandhar, is now making waves by starring alongside dance sensation Nora Fatehi's new music video, Ya Baba.

COMING UP In July: Love, Horror and Action!

COMING UP In July: Love, Horror and Action!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bollywood is super busy this July. Joginder Tuteja lists the movies coming up in theatres.

Maa Inti Bangaram: A Step Forward For Telugu Cinema

Maa Inti Bangaram: A Step Forward For Telugu Cinema

Rediff.com3 days ago

As a film, Maa Inti Bangaram frustrates; as a milestone for Telugu cinema's female-led stories, it deserves to be celebrated.

Jab We Met Or Rockstar? Which Imtiaz Ali's Film Was Better?

Jab We Met Or Rockstar? Which Imtiaz Ali's Film Was Better?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Ahead of his new film Main Vaapas Aaunga, we rank all of Imtiaz Ali's romantic dramas from his under-rated debut in Socha Na Tha to his passion project, Amar Singh Chamkila.

Composer Santhosh Narayanan's Abrupt Exit from Maa Inti Bangaaram

Composer Santhosh Narayanan's Abrupt Exit from Maa Inti Bangaaram

Rediff.com1 days ago

Music composer Santhosh Narayanan's sudden departure from Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Maa Inti Bangaaram during its final post-production stages has ignited a controversy.

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi High Court has deferred the hearing on actor Salman Khan's plea to stay the release of the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal' until July 6, as the movie has not yet been submitted to the censor board for certification.

Yash's Toxic Teaser Introduces 5 Gorgeous Ladies

Yash's Toxic Teaser Introduces 5 Gorgeous Ladies

Rediff.com2 days ago

Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has a new teaser called Ladies & Ladies.

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Vijay's electoral triumph in Tamil Nadu is poised to dramatically revive the fortunes of his much-anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, which has been plagued by release delays, censorship battles, and a cancelled streaming deal.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Goes To Japan

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Goes To Japan

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Ranveer Singh's record-shattering spy-action thriller Dhurandhar is set to captivate Japanese audiences.

Yash's Toxic Release Date Delayed Indefinitely: Here's Why

Yash's Toxic Release Date Delayed Indefinitely: Here's Why

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Yash has confirmed that Toxic will no longer release on June 4, with the team opting to recalibrate its timeline for a globally-coordinated rollout, even as anticipation for the film continues to grow.

Welcome To The Jungle Is A Hit

Welcome To The Jungle Is A Hit

Rediff.com4 days ago

Welcome To The Jungle enjoys an exciting opening weekend, with a box office collection of Rs 67 crore* (Rs 670 million).

Vijay Film Festival To Mark Poll Triumph

Vijay Film Festival To Mark Poll Triumph

Rediff.com7 May 2026

'They want to know more about him. They want to see his films. Even those who were earlier not interested in his films want to see him now.'

2026's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

2026's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

Rediff.com2 days ago

The first half of 2026 has concluded with a stark reality check for Bollywood, as over 25 films underperformed at the box office.

Will Nagraj Manjule Recreate Sairat Magic With Khashaba?

Will Nagraj Manjule Recreate Sairat Magic With Khashaba?

Rediff.com16 hours ago

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

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Team Rejects Bhagnani's Smear Campaign Claims

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Team Rejects Bhagnani's Smear Campaign Claims

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, including producer Ramesh Taurani and Tips, have vehemently denied producer Vashu Bhagnani's allegations regarding song ownership, calling them a "smear campaign" ahead of the film's release.

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.

Samantha Confirms Pregnancy, Announces Maternity Break

Samantha Confirms Pregnancy, Announces Maternity Break

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'Sorry guys, one more small gap and then I will be back.'

10 Hindi Films That Explored Mature Romances

10 Hindi Films That Explored Mature Romances

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Ahead of Daadi Ki Shaadi's release, here's looking at Bollywood's history of mature romances, from classics like Aandhi to modern hits like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, which showed that love needs no retirement age.

Cocktail 2 Eyes Rs 100 Crore Club; Main Vaapas Aaunga Surprises

Cocktail 2 Eyes Rs 100 Crore Club; Main Vaapas Aaunga Surprises

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Cocktail 2 has made a significant impact at the box office with a strong opening weekend, while Main Vaapas Aaunga has surprised many with its remarkable post-release resurgence.

2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ironically, only three films have crossed over to the Rs 100 Crore (Rs 1 billion) Club so far. We look at the half yearly box office report.

Unscramble Eetha Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Eetha Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Have a blast with Eetha, one puzzling piece at a time!

Watch Shreya Ghoshal Sing Kabhi Kissi Se Maafi Maang Lo

Watch Shreya Ghoshal Sing Kabhi Kissi Se Maafi Maang Lo

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

From Arshad Warsi's anecdotes about the father-son duo Rajkumar Hirani and Vir Hirani to Vikrant Massey's excitement over playing an unconventional villain to a lovely Shreya Ghosal performance, Pritam And Pedro's trailer launch had it all.

Kerala HC allows release of 'The Kerala Story 2'

Kerala HC allows release of 'The Kerala Story 2'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court has overturned a single judge's order that had put a 15-day hold on the screening of 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond,' paving the way for the film's release.

Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers held over filming in hotel bathrooms

Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers held over filming in hotel bathrooms

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Two Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers were arrested in Colombo over allegations of filming women in hotel bathrooms, released on bail as police probe possible online circulation of videos.

First Look: Ahaan Panday's Next Film Directed By Ali Abbas Zafar

First Look: Ahaan Panday's Next Film Directed By Ali Abbas Zafar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

After the massive success of his debut film Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday has commenced shooting his second film, a yet-untitled film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, with the first look hinting at an action-packed narrative.

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

Aamir-Kareena-Salman Celebrate 25 Years Of Lagaan

Aamir-Kareena-Salman Celebrate 25 Years Of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded event to celebrate 25 years of his iconic film Lagaan, which was released in 2001 and received an Oscar nomination.

Samantha Reveals Her 'Obsessive' Habit

Samantha Reveals Her 'Obsessive' Habit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

'I obsessively close the apps on my phone all the time.'

Raveena Tandon: 'My Fans Have Kept Me Alive And Breathing'

Raveena Tandon: 'My Fans Have Kept Me Alive And Breathing'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'My fans don't mind me hamming.'

'The Biggest Highlight Of Welcome To The Jungle Is...'

'The Biggest Highlight Of Welcome To The Jungle Is...'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'...is Farida Jalalji and Kiran Kumarji. You must see this film to know what they have done.'

Shekhar Suman Launches Film Academy

Shekhar Suman Launches Film Academy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Veteran actor Shekhar Suman, known for his extensive career across cinema and television, has launched the Shekhar Suman Film Academy to impart his four decades of experience to aspiring performers and storytellers through a meticulously designed acting programme.

'A Movie Like This Hasn't Been Done In India'

'A Movie Like This Hasn't Been Done In India'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'It's something a 95 year old and a 5 year old can both fully enjoy. There are not many films like that today.'