News for 'mani-ratnam'

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Even after 17 years, the Telugu film Gaayam is remembered by many. Now it's time for the sequel.

'Mohanlal can play anything!'

'Mohanlal can play anything!'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"Every actor's life is short. It exists only between 'Action' and 'Cut'," Mohanlal once told Subhash K Jha.

Spotted any movie goof-ups?

Spotted any movie goof-ups?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Have you spotted any Bollywood bloopers? Tell us about your favourite and funniest, right here!

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Mani Ratnam's bilingual opened to a disappointing box office in North America.

Raavan to play in only 24 theatres in Bangalore

Raavan to play in only 24 theatres in Bangalore

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

While the distributor argued that Ravaan and Raavanan are different films and Tamil, Hindi and Telugu versions should be allotted 24 screens each, the Chamber considers them one and the same as the story line and the director are the same.

Raavanan is all style, little substance

Raavanan is all style, little substance

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The Tamil version of Raavan is a beautiful travel package that shows you the best of Mother Nature, and considerably less of human nature.

Priyamani on Raavan

Priyamani on Raavan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Priyamani on acting in Mani Ratnam's bilingual.

When Aishwarya Played The Evil Woman

When Aishwarya Played The Evil Woman

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'While narrating a scene to Amitji, Akshay and Tusshar, they learnt that Aishwarya was not the heroine opposite Akshay as they had presumed.' 'She had a negative role.' 'They were shocked, more so when they learnt that she didn't know this.' '"Shooting will stop midway, she won't do the film", I was warned.'

Ravanan music review: Go for it!

Ravanan music review: Go for it!

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Though the Tamil version of Raavan's music album by A R Rahman doesn't scale the heights of brilliance, the maestro's expertise in instrumental arrangement, choice of vocals and Kaviperararu Vairamuthu's lyrics more than make up for it.

Watch out for Ash, Freida Pinto in Venice

Watch out for Ash, Freida Pinto in Venice

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Mani Ratnam's Raavan and Julian Schnabel's Israel-Palestine conflict narrative Miral starring Freida Pinto, are among the movies to be screened at the 67th Venice Film Festival in September.

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'I'm a very positive and optimistic human being.' 'You put a pile of garbage in front of me and I will find a flower in it.'

Spoofing Tamil cinema in Tamizh Padam

Spoofing Tamil cinema in Tamizh Padam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Director C S Amudhan tells us how he pulled it off.

Dr Vishnuvardhan's School Master arrives

Dr Vishnuvardhan's School Master arrives

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Dinesh Babu on directing the legendary Kannada actor in his 199th film.

Raavanan is better than Raavan

Raavanan is better than Raavan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Saisuresh Sivaswamy discovers that you can take a Tamil director out of Tamil Nadu, but you can't take Tamil Nadu out of him.

Happily married ON screen, and OFF!

Happily married ON screen, and OFF!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

It is always fun when real life couples take their love on screen.

Review: This Porkkalam is a dud

Review: This Porkkalam is a dud

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Bharani Minerals' Tamil movie has all the right ingredients of an epic but leaves no impact.

Satyan Anthikad scores again!

Satyan Anthikad scores again!

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Malayalam film, Kadha Thudarunnu, is refreshing.

Karthik Kumar, no longer the US-returned Mappilai

Karthik Kumar, no longer the US-returned Mappilai

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Karthik Kumar is coming out of the 'US returned Mappilai' tag that Mani Ratnam started casting him in Alai Payuthey. He talks about his new film Ethuvum Nadakkum.

Abhishek Bachchan: I don't compete with my wife

Abhishek Bachchan: I don't compete with my wife

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Junior Bachchan on his latest movie Raavan.

Meet Malayalam cinema's new superstar

Meet Malayalam cinema's new superstar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Prithviraj talks about his films and his role in Mani Ratnam's Raavan.

New directors to watch out for!

New directors to watch out for!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Here's a look at the new names all set to clamber aboard the directing wagon.

When brides of Bollywood got hitched for real

When brides of Bollywood got hitched for real

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

A look at grand star weddings in the past.

Review: This is no Mouna Ragam

Review: This is no Mouna Ragam

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The Telugu film is nothing compared to Mani Ratnam's Tamil classic of the same name.

7 things you didn't know about Kill Dil director Shaad Ali

7 things you didn't know about Kill Dil director Shaad Ali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Looking forward to catch Kill Dill this weekend? Here's a lowdown on its director.

Akon gets a taste of Mumbai, SRK-style

Akon gets a taste of Mumbai, SRK-style

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The singer gets a traditional welcome during his visit to India to record a song for Shah Rukh Khan's latest movie Ra.One.

'This award is special as it's my first Best Actor award'

'This award is special as it's my first Best Actor award'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

National Award winner Prakash Raj talks about his first Best Actor win.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Why does Shaad Ali hate cameras?

Why does Shaad Ali hate cameras?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The filmmaker of the hit film, Bunty Aur Babli brushes off photographers whenever he gets the chance.

Rahman's biography out on June 10

Rahman's biography out on June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Penguin India has decided to publish the maestro's biography.

'The lovemaking scene in Kurbaan was necessary'

'The lovemaking scene in Kurbaan was necessary'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

First-time director Rensil D'Silva gets candid with his fans.

Shooting Kareena 'topless' in Kurbaan

Shooting Kareena 'topless' in Kurbaan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Director Rensil D'Silva talks about Kurbaan, starring Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi.

Ash, Abhishek to resume shooting after Diwali

Ash, Abhishek to resume shooting after Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

After a break of three weeks, Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will resume shooting for Mani Ratnam's new film, Ravan, after Diwali.

Review: Kathikappal

Review: Kathikappal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Gajanana Movies' Kathikkappal, directed Dinesh Selvaraj, Mani Ratnam's assistant, falls short of your expectations of a classy thriller.

The real hero of Raavan

The real hero of Raavan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Ash, Abhim, Vikram on what they feel for director Mani Ratnam.

Your fave Rahman song?

Your fave Rahman song?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Think back and write in!

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A look at the arrivals of the Lux Golden Rose Awards 2016.

Do you like Abhishek's new haircut?

Do you like Abhishek's new haircut?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Do you like Abhishek's new look, or do you prefer his hairband look?

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, 49 people, including award-winning filmmakers Aparna Sen and Mani Ratnam, and historian Ramachandra Guha, wrote to PM Modi, urging him to intervene in cases of hate crimes and atrocities against minority communities.

'Rajni sir has excellent style'

'Rajni sir has excellent style'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Choreographer Brinda makes Rajni dance in Sivaji.

Like the poster of Dishoom?

Like the poster of Dishoom?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

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