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The Oscars Invite Ram Charan, Jr NTR!

The Oscars Invite Ram Charan, Jr NTR!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced its membership invitations, and Indian film celebrities Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Chandrabose and MM Keeravaani have been invited to be members.

Big Releases, Coming Up This April

Big Releases, Coming Up This April

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There's a whole bunch of films and Web series coming up for release in April.

Aishwarya Lekshmi Is An Elegant Indian Princess

Aishwarya Lekshmi Is An Elegant Indian Princess

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Wonder why this Kerala rani was not invited for the coronation of Charles III.

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

If you are looking for a fluffy rom-com without much pravachan, Kushi is worth a watch, recommends Divya Nair.

'You learn everything from history'

'You learn everything from history'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'This novel, even after 1,000 years, is still relevant.' 'The politics and psychology is still relevant.' 'It is as contemporary as you can get.'

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.

'My dream is to work with Mani Ratnam'

'My dream is to work with Mani Ratnam'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'I did not always want to be an actor. The initial plan was to become a filmmaker.' Sri gets candid about his movie career.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Kareena's Best Performance? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Juggling marriage, motherhood and movies -- all in a day's work -- Kareena loves her job and hopes she'll never retire. So do we, as the actress turns 43 on September 21.

'Vikram didn't have a heart attack'

'Vikram didn't have a heart attack'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

'It is nervous exhaustion.' 'Vikram has been working non-stop to complete his two underproduction films: R Ajay Gnanamuthu's Cobra and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan.'

Box Office: Ponniyin Selvan 2 Starts Well

Box Office: Ponniyin Selvan 2 Starts Well

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The film saw a good release, with premium screens like IMAX and 4DX reserved for it as well, and that gave it a platform to fetch quite a few eyeballs on expensive ticket rates.

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.

'My only grief is I don't get Aishwarya'

'My only grief is I don't get Aishwarya'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'Whenever Mani sir says Ash, I am like, 'Do I die in the end? Do I get her?'

Always Amazing Aishwarya At 49!

Always Amazing Aishwarya At 49!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is on the cusp of hitting a chronological half century!

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

Hema-Rekha Party Together!

Hema-Rekha Party Together!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Hema Malini hosted a party for her friends on her 74th birthday on October 16.

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Rediff.com12 May 2023

From Hrithik Roshan's mind games in Vikram Vedha to South Korea's biggest blockbuster of 2023 so far, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Mani Ratnam: Why I work with A R Rahman

Mani Ratnam: Why I work with A R Rahman

Rediff.com4 May 2015

'You ask him for anything and he gives you more than you expect.' 'Though I work with Rahman again and again, it is not because it is comfortable. In fact, we push ourselves to a discomfort zone.'

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal Wedding: The countdown begins!

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal Wedding: The countdown begins!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.

5 Times Sobhita Aced Casual Wear

5 Times Sobhita Aced Casual Wear

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The PS-1 actress has one off-duty style rule: Stay comfy.

Hey Sinamika Review

Hey Sinamika Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A lot of scenes in the film reminded me of Mani Ratnam's pattern and treatment of love stories -- love at first sight, the talkative partner, picturesque song sequences and of course, longing and heartbreak, observes Divya Nair.

All That Glitters is Aishwarya Rai

All That Glitters is Aishwarya Rai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.

Check Out PS-1's Trisha's Style

Check Out PS-1's Trisha's Style

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Trisha's on-screen fashion is rather extravagant, true to her royal character. Off-screen she has a friendly, girl-next-door style, who will woo you with her traditional Chennai silk saris and modern glamour.

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meet Bollywood's Favourite Matchmaker

Meet Bollywood's Favourite Matchmaker

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Apart from being a movie mogul and talk show host, Karan Johar is also the unofficial matchmaker of Bollywood!

'I can never do a Roja again'

'I can never do a Roja again'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'

OTT: Brahmastra, PS-1, Minions And More!

OTT: Brahmastra, PS-1, Minions And More!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

It's a fun, Fun, FUN menu on OTT this week.

COMING UP On OTT This November

COMING UP On OTT This November

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

November has some of the biggest movies and Web series coming up for release.

When Mani Ratnam met RGV!

When Mani Ratnam met RGV!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Check out who made it to the Rakta Charitram audio launch in Chennai.

'Jaya's having a blast playing evil woman'

'Jaya's having a blast playing evil woman'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Jaya Bachchan plays a negative role for the first time in her career in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

So who do *you* love to google?

Box Office: Doctor G, Kantara Start Well

Box Office: Doctor G, Kantara Start Well

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Code Name: Tiranga, on the other hand, is a disaster.

The 10 Most Popular Stars of 2022

The 10 Most Popular Stars of 2022

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The world's most popular source for movie content, IMDB, has released its list of the Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars of 2022.

'Mani Ratnam watched Jigarthanda and appreciated it'

'Mani Ratnam watched Jigarthanda and appreciated it'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Director Karthik Subbaraj is elated as his film Jigarthanda is a smash hit.

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Rather than basing it on movie reviews, IMDb determines this list based on page views.

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Two years ago this day, Astad Deboo, dancer extraordinaire, passed into the ages. A new exhibition Breaking Boundaries remembers the pioneer who redrew the margins of Indian dance.

4 Dulquer Salmaan Movies to Watch

4 Dulquer Salmaan Movies to Watch

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha lists interesting Dulquer movies to watch on his birthday on July 28.

Why 2023 Box Office Will Be BIGGER

Why 2023 Box Office Will Be BIGGER

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'The number of films released in cinemas in 2022 was closer to 1,200. It could cross 1,500 in 2023, since nearly all big stars in Hindi and regional languages have films lined up this year.'