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Review: Potugadu is Manoj Manchu's show all the way

Review: Potugadu is Manoj Manchu's show all the way

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Potugadu is loud and 'crude' entertainment

'Savitri is stupidly stubborn'

'Savitri is stupidly stubborn'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Nanditha Raj speaks about her forthcoming film.

'National Award is a fitting tribute to Kanche'

'National Award is a fitting tribute to Kanche'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'Though Kanche is set in pre-independence period, nothing much has changed. Bigotry and hatred are increasing but love always prevails, making things better.' National award winning filmmaker Krish talks about his film.

Venkatesh: I wanted to work with Pawan Kalyan for a long time

Venkatesh: I wanted to work with Pawan Kalyan for a long time

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

'Gopala Gopala is an original concept and the storyline appealed to me.' Superstar Venkatesh talks about his new film.

'I wasn't keen about acting earlier'

'I wasn't keen about acting earlier'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'I enjoy playing different characters, playing people who are different from me, enjoying getting under the skin of a different mindset.' Malavikaa Nair gets candid about her latest film Kalyana Vaibhogame.

Review: Pustakamlo Konni Pageelu Missing is refreshing

Review: Pustakamlo Konni Pageelu Missing is refreshing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The film should be viewed for its innovative theme, engrossing screenplay, and good humour

Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'Fearlessness, courtesy, humour, wide interests and wisdom, deep commitment to science and technology, passion for the environment, objectivity and the ability to see many things through not only a national but also an international prism.'

'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.

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'For some people it is food, for some it is music... For me, it is cinema.' Kamal Haasan tells Radhika Rajamani what drives him.

'I like South Indian cinema where one can whistle, scream and clap!'

'I like South Indian cinema where one can whistle, scream and clap!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'I was studying for my grade 10 examinations and shooting for Balika Vadhu at the same time. That's when I got the script of Uyyala Jampala. So I was carrying my Physics book in my hand and the script in the other!' Avika Gor takes on Telugu cinema.

Review: <I>Om</i> is a one-time watch

Review: Om is a one-time watch

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Telugu film Om is for Kalyan Ram fans, writes Radhika Rajamani.

Should you rush to buy oil & gas, real estate stocks?

Should you rush to buy oil & gas, real estate stocks?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Though the developments are positive, analysts say the benefits will accrue only in the long run

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

'Terror has no songs or comedy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'In a typical Telugu film, the sub plot would be the love story. That is not there in my film. The focus is on the job. There is no heroism. The main character is a normal cop.' Terror director Satish Kasetty talks about the film.

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Chandamama Kathalu may be slow and without the regular commercial ingredients but the film has its moments

Review: Attarintiki Daaredi is Pawan Kalyan's show!

Review: Attarintiki Daaredi is Pawan Kalyan's show!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Attarintiki Daaredi is a typical family entertainer with nothing new to offer.

'Naruda Donoruda will work, like Vicky Donor'

'Naruda Donoruda will work, like Vicky Donor'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Telugu actor Sumanth feels his Vicky Donor remake -- named Naruda Donoruda -- is just what his career needs.

Review: KISS stays away from formula

Review: KISS stays away from formula

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Watch it for a slightly different feel and cast.

'I was scared of Telugu films'

'I was scared of Telugu films'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Young Telugu actress Ulka Gupta makes her debut in Andhra Pori a remake of hit Marathi film Timepass.

'It was good to be without a phone during the shoot'

'It was good to be without a phone during the shoot'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Pooja Jhaveri gives us an insight into Right Right and her future projects, including an upcoming Tamil film with Dhanush.

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'Kaashmora was is enjoyable and lighter while Baahubali was serious drama. Karthi gears up for his next release.

Kriti Sanon: I am sweet and diplomatic in real life

Kriti Sanon: I am sweet and diplomatic in real life

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Kriti Sanon on her new Telugu film Dohchay and how she is dabbling her career between Hindi and Telugu films.

Akkineni Nageswara Rao lived and breathed cinema

Akkineni Nageswara Rao lived and breathed cinema

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Akkineni Nageswara Rao was one of the people instrumental in bringing the Telugu industry to Hyderabad from Chennai in the 1990s. Radhika Rajamani salutes the thespian, who passed into the ages on Wednesday, January 22.

'It's humbling that people notice you'

'It's humbling that people notice you'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'I am glad I am on a national platform. This is the next step in life. It's amazing for a Southern actress to be in Bollywood!' Meet Regina Cassandra.

'It took me so long to act with Mohanlal'

'It took me so long to act with Mohanlal'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'Doing Janatha Garage was one of the biggest decisions I've made and it has paid off. I got calls from Bollywood after this. So in that way, the film has given me good exposure.' Unni Mukundan is excited about his Telugu debut.

'I am not a fan of glamorous roles'

'I am not a fan of glamorous roles'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'I was tense the night before the shoot; I developed cold feet. However, when I got up in the morning, I was confident and looking forward to playing Sandhya.' Niharika Konidela gets candid about her first film, Ok Manasu.

'Right Right has suspense like Drishyam'

'Right Right has suspense like Drishyam'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Sumanth Ashwin talks about his film Right Right and how he prepared for the role of a conductor.

'The stories in Telugu cinema are commercial and repetitive'

'The stories in Telugu cinema are commercial and repetitive'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The south actress is excited about her new film Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini.

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

'I had to shoot the film in 9 days with Rs 35 lakhs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Filmmaker Suresh Krissna talks about directing films for television, a first-of-its-kind concept.

'Loafer was a challenge, and I enjoyed it'

'Loafer was a challenge, and I enjoyed it'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'In the last month, I must have heard 20-30 scripts. I am waiting for Loafer to release before I sign more films.' Varun Tej is quite thrilled about his third movie release, Loafer.

'You can never match up to Ravi Teja's energy'

'You can never match up to Ravi Teja's energy'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'Ravi Teja is enthusiastic about living each moment. He is very inspirational.' Bengal Tiger actress Raashi Khanna discusses her famous co-star.

'Being a superstar comes with a lot of responsibility'

'Being a superstar comes with a lot of responsibility'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

'I am enjoying this phase. I have worked for it. It was not easy. I hope to have a long run here.' Actress Rakul Preet Singh talks about her success down South.

'The need to lose weight affects women'

'The need to lose weight affects women'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Prakash Kovelamudi's bi-lingual in Telugu and Tamil, titled Size Zero with Anushka Shetty and Arya is releasing this Friday, November 27.

Taapsee: I was not keen on doing Kanchana 2

Taapsee: I was not keen on doing Kanchana 2

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Taapsee Pannu talks about how director Lawrence Raghava convinced her to be a part of Kanchana 2.

Review: Telugu Zanjeer, Toofan, lacks soul

Review: Telugu Zanjeer, Toofan, lacks soul

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Thoofan, the Telugu remake of Zanjeer as a separate film on account of its contemporary theme rather than compare it with the cult classic Zanjeer.

'The sun is the villain in Surya Versus Surya!'

'The sun is the villain in Surya Versus Surya!'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

'My character in Surya Versus Surya cannot come out in daylight.' Actor Nikhil Siddhartha talks about his latest film.

'I felt bad about Rey's performance'

'I felt bad about Rey's performance'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Chiranjeevi' nephew Sai Dharam Tej on his next film Subrahmanyam for Sale.

'Actors kept rejecting Kalyana Vaibhogame'

'Actors kept rejecting Kalyana Vaibhogame'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'I enjoyed writing Kalyana Vaibhogame. I was very confident that as a story, it would work. But initially when I was rejected, I was flummoxed.' Nandini Reddy is ready with her third directorial venture.

'The efficacy of Indian elections is time tested'

'The efficacy of Indian elections is time tested'

Rediff.com2 May 2014

'The diversity of geography and demography of India is truly reflected in the challenges faced during the election process.' 'International observers have never been encouraged in India. The internal system of monitoring by neutral and senior government officers has become time tested and proving to be very useful during elections.' We, at the Commission, have to continuously strive to do things right and make sure that we conduct elections which are credible and transparent,' India's Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath tells Radhika Rajamani/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

'I am very excited about Bhale Manchi Roju'

'I am very excited about Bhale Manchi Roju'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

In the midst of his hectic shooting schedule of Baaghi in Bangkok, Sudheer Babu did this exclusive telephonic interview for rediff.com regarding Bhale Manchi Roju.

'Watching your film played at Cannes is a dream'

'Watching your film played at Cannes is a dream'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

'It is quite overwhelming, as a young filmmaker, to be in the presence of so many great filmmakers.' Jennifer Alphonse is ready for her second Cannes calling.