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I decided to stand for my fans: Vijay quits cinema

I decided to stand for my fans: Vijay quits cinema

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Actor-politician Vijay announced his retirement from cinema at the audio launch of his movie 'Jana Nayagan' in Malaysia, citing his dedication to his fans. The event, attended by nearly 1 lakh fans, featured emotional speeches and performances, marking Vijay's farewell before his political career.

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

ED summons actor Mahesh Babu in money laundering case

ED summons actor Mahesh Babu in money laundering case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Actor Mahesh Babu has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case related to realty group Surana group and Sai Surya Developers. The actor is accused of receiving over Rs 5.5 crore for appearing in advertisements for the Surana Group. The ED earlier found illegal transactions worth Rs 100 crore and seized Rs 74.5 lakh in cash during searches at Surana group's affiliated companies. Surana Group is accused of fraud under the guise of real estate ventures and is alleged to have caused financial losses to numerous investors.

Now, a Kannada Pokkiri

Now, a Kannada Pokkiri

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Kannada director M D Sridhar on the remake of the Tamil film.

Pokkiri has racy music

Pokkiri has racy music

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

But the songs will not ring in your head after the album is over.

Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin

Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Director Prabhudeva disappoints.

Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The two actors are currently shooting for their latest Malayalam movie.

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Pokkiri Raja is a silly meaningless action comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.

Half-yearly Malayalam BO: Pokkiri Raja rules

Half-yearly Malayalam BO: Pokkiri Raja rules

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Here is a look at the winners during the first half of the year.

Prabhu Deva: I'm not here to show my talent

Prabhu Deva: I'm not here to show my talent

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Prabhu Deva talks about his first Hindi film, Wanted.

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.

Fierce, Comical, Quirky: Meet Bollywood's big, best-known BOSSES!

Fierce, Comical, Quirky: Meet Bollywood's big, best-known BOSSES!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Here's a look at some of the best known bosses of Bollywood.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

Its Mohanlal vs Mammootty vs Jayaram this week

Its Mohanlal vs Mammootty vs Jayaram this week

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Today will see three major films hitting the theatres.

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here!

Will these Malayalam films rake in the moolah?

Will these Malayalam films rake in the moolah?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Here is a look at the June end films.

Manjula ready with Kavya's Diary

Manjula ready with Kavya's Diary

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Manjula on her latest Telugu film which hits theatres this Friday.

Watch Porki only for Darshan

Watch Porki only for Darshan

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Too much violence make this Kannada movie palatable only to fans of the actor.

Villu music: Only for Vijay fans

Villu music: Only for Vijay fans

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Every Vijay movie has created an electric buzz, and in combination with Prabhu Deva, with whom he's delivered Pokkiri, a blockbuster, its only to be expected that Ayngaran International's Villu, their next project with Nayanthara in tow, will be productive of keen interest.

Which Tamil movie will you watch this week?

Which Tamil movie will you watch this week?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum or Thirunaal, what's your pick?

Is Master worth remembering?

Is Master worth remembering?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

At the cost of disappointing Vijay fans, says Divya Nair, I can safely say that Master is watchable for Sethupathi and Das.

Photo: Salman Khan shoots in Kashmir

Photo: Salman Khan shoots in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Varun Dhawan and his SEXY BACK

Varun Dhawan and his SEXY BACK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sonakshi: Bollywood's go-to girl for South remakes!

Sonakshi: Bollywood's go-to girl for South remakes!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Sonakshi, Bollywood's go-to girl for South remakes!

Akshay Kumar: The king of zimbly south remakes!

Akshay Kumar: The king of zimbly south remakes!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A look at Akki's history of recycled South Indian fare.

Review: Akshay Kumar's Boss: All title, no thunder!

Review: Akshay Kumar's Boss: All title, no thunder!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Boss is hell bent on assaulting the eardrums and senses with a vigorous spectacle of mindless action and screeching soundtrack.

'The world of cinema has always fascinated me'

'The world of cinema has always fascinated me'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Debutant director Caarthick Raju talks about the success of Thirudan Police.