News for 'movie piracy'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'She was going through a low time and didn't know where her career was going.'

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

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

Kunal Khemu: I love being Inaaya's father

Kunal Khemu: I love being Inaaya's father

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'It (life) has completely become different from what it used to be.'

Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fine

Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The recent blocking of websites by Internet service providers was prompted by court orders to prevent piracy of Dishoom, the Bollywood movie

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

#PadmavatiControversy: Shahid finally speaks up

#PadmavatiControversy: Shahid finally speaks up

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'I don't think you can make a film like Padmavati unless you give a part of your heart and soul to the film.'

5 reasons why Bollywood is making flops

5 reasons why Bollywood is making flops

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

It's clearly not the best year at the box office yet.

Who leaked Premam's Censor copy?

Who leaked Premam's Censor copy?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.

Illegal 'hub' a problem for entertainment, IT

Illegal 'hub' a problem for entertainment, IT

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The entertainment industry is not amused by her activities, neither is the IT sector since it has given rise to a new breed of e-criminals (piracy is a crime according to the Indian Cyber Act 2000). Moreover, system administrators abhor her existence since her downloading clogs their corporate networks, weakens their firewalls besides disseminating unregulated content.

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The four southern languages and the Marathi regional industry have found success, but regional cinema, in general, still grapples with basic issues.

Check mate for video pirates

Check mate for video pirates

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Finally, Moser Baer may have found the formula to checkmate video piracy, which has been the bane of the Indian movie industry for a long time

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Global OTT players are late to the party. Indian players like Hotstar and Hungama Play have surged ahead with customisations tailored for the Indian viewer.

Pawan Kalyan, Samantha team up for Attarintiki Daaredi

Pawan Kalyan, Samantha team up for Attarintiki Daaredi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The film's release had to be prepone as some portions of the it had been leaked on the internet.

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

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

Pirates of the new millennium

Pirates of the new millennium

Rediff.com25 Dec 2003

Bollywood studios eye profits at last as India goes smartphone mad

Bollywood studios eye profits at last as India goes smartphone mad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The profit boost for studios will in large part be driven by the rush for local-language content from platforms like Netflix Inc

Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to Udta Punjab leak allegations

Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to Udta Punjab leak allegations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Nihalani suggests that the producers should exercise more checks and curbs on the censor copy of their films.

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Why is the BJP upset about the dialogues in a Tamil movie, wonders A Ganesh Nadar.

Bolllywood hit singer goes solo

Bolllywood hit singer goes solo

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Playback singer Akriti Kakar talks about her new album Akriti.

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Both films aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences, with Tangled having a special appeal to young girls and women.

We, the schizophrenic Indian audience

We, the schizophrenic Indian audience

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Vanita Kohli-Khandekar on why Indian media and entertainment quality will remain a national gripe and why we, the viewers, are not blame free.

Mylari music creates history in Karnataka

Mylari music creates history in Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

The Kannada film's music album has been selling like hotcakes across Karnataka.

Ekta Kapoor signs up Imran Khan for Milan Talkies

Ekta Kapoor signs up Imran Khan for Milan Talkies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Just when Imran's career was going through a bad patch, producer Ekta Kapoor and director Tigmanshu Dhulia have came forward to offer him Milan Talkies.

6 things we do every day that are illegal

6 things we do every day that are illegal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Did you know you've already broken the law without realising it?

FIFA hires ex-US prosecutor as defendant in bribery probe

FIFA hires ex-US prosecutor as defendant in bribery probe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World soccer's governing body FIFA has hired a former New York prosecutor to represent it as senior officials face bribery and corruption charges in a US court, a person familiar with the matter said.

Edavappathi, Shikhamani: Which film will you watch?

Edavappathi, Shikhamani: Which film will you watch?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Double Barrel to release on the Internet

Double Barrel to release on the Internet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!

Anurag Kashyap, making his own rules

Anurag Kashyap, making his own rules

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

There is something about Anurag Kashyap that puts the cinema watchdogs on alert, says Veenu Sandhu.

Sooraj Barjatya: Vivah is my toughest film

Sooraj Barjatya: Vivah is my toughest film

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Reticent Sooraj Barjatya speaks on his new film Vivah.

Subhash Ghai invited to Cannes!

Subhash Ghai invited to Cannes!

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The showman will participate in a special round table conference and promote his new film 'Kisna' at the 57th Cannes Film Festival.

Now, new Tamil films on TV

Now, new Tamil films on TV

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

In a bid to bail itself out, the Tamil film industry and cable operators will float a television channel airing new Tamil films and songs.

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Captain Phillips is good entertainment that, thankfully, has its brain intact.

Don't kill Bollywood!

Don't kill Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'The Maharashtra government diktat is another meddling example in an industry where politics or language has no role to play.' 'Cinema has a universal language. Filmmakers are divided across regions, but united in their passion for films,' says director Suparn Verma.

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Here is what we know about the militant group.

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

There is talk about 'cultural connect' and the 'warmth of storytelling' in Indian films vis-a-vis the spectacle and scale that Hollywood specialises in.

Box Office: Great Grand Masti opens poorly

Box Office: Great Grand Masti opens poorly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

India isn't just a testbed for SHAREit to find and perfect a new business model, but also the start of the company's globalisation dreams.

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Kerry is scheduled to head to India later this month for the fourth annual US-India Strategic Dialogue.