News for 'kamal-haasan'

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Ram Charan Tej's Naayak is releasing along with Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu's Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Amazing characters. One superstar.

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.

DMK sweeps TN civic polls as expected, but BJP pulls a surprise

DMK sweeps TN civic polls as expected, but BJP pulls a surprise

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is leading in a string of urban local bodies across Tamil Nadu as counting of votes began on Tuesday for the just concluded civic polls.

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Making Zombies look SCARY!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Prosthetic make-up artist Ritu Janjjani talks about her unusual profession.

Vishwaroopam to be released in Tamil Nadu on February 7

Vishwaroopam to be released in Tamil Nadu on February 7

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Actor-director Kamal Haasan today announced release of his controversial film Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu on February 7 as he withdrew his petition against the ban on the movie in Madras High Court.

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kamal Haasan and his artistic freedom is the smaller issue. How will the world view us when a handful of demonstrators terrorise our governments to ban a movie? Who will invest in India when a few truckloads of fanatics can cause closure of the highly protected and centrally located US embassy in a prominent city of the country, asks M R Venkatesh.

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Kadal review: With apologies to director Bharathi Raja

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Mani Ratnam's Kadal lacks a compelling story, writes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Actor-director Kamal Haasan, whose film 'Vishwaroopam' is facing ban in Tamil Nadu amid a raging controversy, thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for her support as he addressed mediapersons in Mumbai on Thursday.

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

In a major relief to actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras high court on Tuesday night lifted the ban imposed on his movie 'Vishwaroopam' by the Tamil Nadu government after it courted controversy over its alleged anti-Muslim content.

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Review: Vishwaroopam is NO threat to Muslims

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

On Friday afternoon, as he sat in a freezing cold New Jersey theater watching Kamal Haasan's latest film Vishwaroopam, a two and a half hour long international terrorism thriller and an expensive production for Indian standards, Aseem Chhabra kept trying to figure out one thing. Why did the film offend some Muslim organisations and why has it been banned in Tamil Nadu?

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

R Madhavan: Vishwaroopam deserves a release

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Haasan: Vishwaroopam is not against my Muslim brothers

Haasan: Vishwaroopam is not against my Muslim brothers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Kamal Haasan defends his film Vishwaroopam in an official statement.

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The remake of the 1975 Kamal Hasan starrer is amateur.

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

'Vishwaroopam's DTH release will change the game'

'Vishwaroopam's DTH release will change the game'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Kamal Haasan talks about releasing his film Vishwaroopam on DTH before the theatrical release.

Hema Malini on 'award wapsi' issue: Why should you return it?

Hema Malini on 'award wapsi' issue: Why should you return it?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'It's an honour given to you and shouldn't be given back,' she says.

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.

'Ban on Vishwaroopam. NOT FAIR!'

'Ban on Vishwaroopam. NOT FAIR!'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'

Rise Of Pan-Indian Films Is A Good Omen

Rise Of Pan-Indian Films Is A Good Omen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

It means more tickets sold and therefore more revenues and hastens the recovery of the devastated-by-the-pandemic film business.

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'Portraying the life of commoners, I V Sasi was a man who created wonders for the silver screen.'

Actress Sujatha passes away

Actress Sujatha passes away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The ailing actress was 58.

Kalidas Jayaram to debut in a Tamil film

Kalidas Jayaram to debut in a Tamil film

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Kalidas will be acting in Balaji Tharaneetharan's forthcoming film, Oru Pakka Kathai

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2012

As Akshay Kumar promises to impress in Rowdy Rathore, we take a look at the best dual roles in Hindi cinema in the past.

10 reasons to watch out for Luck

10 reasons to watch out for Luck

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Here's one: Shruti Haasan.

Rajni, the quintessential villain

Rajni, the quintessential villain

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Take a look at Superstar Rajnikanth's memorable performance in a negative role.

'Actors are not dimwits'

'Actors are not dimwits'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'

Can you recognise this birthday boy?

Can you recognise this birthday boy?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

We look back at Kamal Haasan's childhood picture, as he turns 57.

'I haven't thought about directing my father, Rajnikanth'

'I haven't thought about directing my father, Rajnikanth'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Rajnikanth's daughter Aishwarya talks about her directorial debut, and directing her husband, Darshan.

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Ramesh Prasad revives Prasad Productions banner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Prasad Productions is back in business after 21 years.

Venkatesh teams up with Mahesh Babu for next

Venkatesh teams up with Mahesh Babu for next

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The actor has three films in the pipeline.

Wakaalat From Home review

Wakaalat From Home review

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Things get better as the series proceeds, notes Joginder Tuteja.

5 days before TN poll, Phalke Award for Rajini

5 days before TN poll, Phalke Award for Rajini

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Rajinikanth is the third cinema personality after the late thespian Sivaji Ganesan and the late director K Balachander, also Rajinikanth's mentor, to have been chosen for the award from Tamil Nadu.

Meenakshi Dixit joins the cast of Billa 2

Meenakshi Dixit joins the cast of Billa 2

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The film already boasts of a string of beauties.

Is Sonam Kapoor India's new gay icon?

Is Sonam Kapoor India's new gay icon?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Here's what your favouite celebrities are tweeting.

'I never expected the National Award'

'I never expected the National Award'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Saranya Ponvannan on winning the national award.

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Dear Nirmalaji, let homemakers get a salary

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Hatneihoi Hangshing, a law student from Nagaland, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Shooting with Big B, Mohanlal

Shooting with Big B, Mohanlal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Ganesh Venkataraman on sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal in the tri-lingual film, Kandahar.