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Pushpa 2 Creates Box Office History!

Pushpa 2 Creates Box Office History!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Analysts estimate that Pushpa 2 (in all languages) will become the fastest film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) mark.

Here's Zaheer Khan's Indian squad for T20 World Cup

Here's Zaheer Khan's Indian squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Zaheer named 16 players in his squad, with the caveat that only one player between Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will be selected as Rohit Sharma's opening partner.

From Idol to Role Model: Ashwin on Harbhajan's impact

From Idol to Role Model: Ashwin on Harbhajan's impact

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Following his match-winning spell and century against Bangladesh in the first Test, Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on idolising legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh during his junior-age cricket days and replicating his bowling action during matches.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Boucher bowled over by Chakravarthy's magic spell

Boucher bowled over by Chakravarthy's magic spell

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Varun Chakaravarthy picked up three wickets and gave 25 runs in his four-over and helped the Men in Blue to defend the given target.

Fall In Love As Aishwarya Goes Green

Fall In Love As Aishwarya Goes Green

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Aishwarya looked gorgeous in a green sequined Valentino cape dress. She complemented her look with transparent block heels, kept her make-up minimal with sparkly green eye shadow.

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.

The Story Behind Sunny's Fists Of Fury

The Story Behind Sunny's Fists Of Fury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The tide has turned for Sunny. He has another actioner in the upcoming Jatt and has reteamed with Rajkumar Santoshi after almost three decades for the Aamir Khan produced Lahore 1947.

Rohit Sharma's key role in MI's retention strategy

Rohit Sharma's key role in MI's retention strategy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The five-times champions have retained the quartet of Bumrah, Suryakumar, Pandya and Rohit along with youngster Tilak Verma.

Uttam Kumar Comes Alive Again!

Uttam Kumar Comes Alive Again!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Uttam Kumar transcended the conflict between being a star and an actor... he combined both and became a cultural and social icon for the Bengali race.'

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

'D Ramanaidu lived and breathed cinema'

'D Ramanaidu lived and breathed cinema'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Radhika Rajamani pays tribute to the legendary film producer Daggubati Ramanaidu who breathed his last on February 18.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'

100 years of cinema: Shyam Benegal lists his top five films

100 years of cinema: Shyam Benegal lists his top five films

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The filmmaker gives an insight of his favourtie films of all time.

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

It's a mixed plate in theatres this October, and OTT has a lot of interesting releases coming up as well.

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'The laughs, the memories and quality conversation. What an honour.'

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon.

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kumble said it was surprising to see Vijaykumar not being retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and backed the Karnataka bowler to do well.

100 years of cinema: Sandip Ray lists his top five films

100 years of cinema: Sandip Ray lists his top five films

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Here's continuing celebrating a century of Indian cinema.

Who will LSG retain post-KL Rahul era?

Who will LSG retain post-KL Rahul era?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

LSG has been one of the hottest topics of the rumour mill after reports started to surface about the franchise deciding not to retain its captain for the past two seasons, KL Rahul.

'Not going to be easy, have to bat really well': Ashwin

'Not going to be easy, have to bat really well': Ashwin

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't be very easy for the Indian batters on a not-so typical Wankhede turner, where the track is behaving differently at two ends.

'I Never Really Went Anywhere'

'I Never Really Went Anywhere'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'There are days when I hardly get to see my child.' 'But there are days when I do absolutely nothing and only spend time with him.'

Why Is Rekha Kissing Hema Malini?

Why Is Rekha Kissing Hema Malini?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan made sure to invite stars, young and old, at the wedding reception of his daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare.

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

At the start of the auction on Sunday, Punjab Kings had the highest funds at Rs 110.5 crore, which decreased to Rs 10.9 crore before Day 2 on Monday.

Indian relay team storms into World C'ships final

Indian relay team storms into World C'ships final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Indian men's 4x400m relay team breaks Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships final for first time

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Uthappa also spoke on India's four-match T20I series against South Africa saying the contest would help Sanju Samson consolidate his position in the team after his splendid show against Bangladesh.

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Women, come out and speak.'

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'An actor should learn to separate the actor and the character.' 'Me the actor and me the character should never intermingle.'

Emotions Run Higher Than Usual On OTT

Emotions Run Higher Than Usual On OTT

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Emotions run high more than usual on OTT this week.

Ulajh Trailer: Janhvi's Raazi Moment

Ulajh Trailer: Janhvi's Raazi Moment

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

With a promising team at the helm and stellar cast steering the action, Ulajh may be that action-packed political drama that we have been missing in Bollywood of late, hopes Mayur Sanap.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'

Sunny Deol, Bollywood's Knockout Man!

Sunny Deol, Bollywood's Knockout Man!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

At many stages, it has appeared as though Sunny Deol's career was running out of steam, but each time he has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes. Dinesh Raheja gives us a closer look at the man on his 67th birthday on October 19.

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

Rediff.com2 May 2024

More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023.