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25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The first 25 years in this century has seen some amazing films and blockbusters in Hollywood. Girish Wankhede lists the top-grossing Hollywood movies from 2001 to 2025, focusing on the key qualities that resonated with Indian audiences and contributed to its appeal.

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours

'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash

'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Zampella was reportedly driving a Ferrari south along the Crest Highway when the accident occurred. While the video game creator died on the scene in the fire, another passenger was subsequently pronounced dead at a hospital.

India enters elite group with Star Wars-style laser weapon for drones

India enters elite group with Star Wars-style laser weapon for drones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Success has put India in the exclusive and limited club of nations that possess the high-power Laser-DEW.

Word Of The Year: Vibe Coding

Word Of The Year: Vibe Coding

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

How familiar are you with Vibe Coding? Aura Farming? Broligarchy?

Shooting Down Drones: India Joins US, Russia, China

Shooting Down Drones: India Joins US, Russia, China

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'DRDO is working on a number of technologies that will give India Star Wars capability.'

Trump As Jabba The Hutt

Trump As Jabba The Hutt

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Glimpses from the traditional annual Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain.

Star Wars Day at the Gabba!

Star Wars Day at the Gabba!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

There were a bunch of Aussie fans dressed up as Stormtroopers from the Star Wars movies trying to egg their team on at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Star Wars Queen Natasha Poonawalla Wows Folks in New York

Star Wars Queen Natasha Poonawalla Wows Folks in New York

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Take a bow Natasha for looking so unignorable.

Now, Watch Jigra At Home

Now, Watch Jigra At Home

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

From Star Wars to Santa to Alia Bhatt, OTT has a variety of entertainment to offer for all ages this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.

The Voice of Darth Vader Dies

The Voice of Darth Vader Dies

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Legendary actor James Earl Jones, who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, passed away at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Even though the plot is not extraordinary, the sheer canvas on which this movie is mounted and the VFX is worth the money, applauds Imad Baig.

The Star Wars reunion!

The Star Wars reunion!

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

First Look: Star Wars, animated

First Look: Star Wars, animated

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Lucasfilm Animation launches the trailer for The Clone Wars, releasing 2009.

Star Wars, the TV series!

Star Wars, the TV series!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

George Lucas has started work on a new live-action TV series set in the Star Wars universe.

PIX: A starry screening for Star Wars!

PIX: A starry screening for Star Wars!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Let's take a look at the Bollywood celebrities who attended the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

Your favourite Star Wars memories?

Your favourite Star Wars memories?

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Tell us!

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition: What we know

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition: What we know

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Is OnePlus 5T's Star Wars Limited Edition any different from the OnePlus 5T?

PIX: Star Wars characters, then and now!

PIX: Star Wars characters, then and now!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Here's how its lead actors have changed over the years.

Show off your Star Wars knowledge!

Show off your Star Wars knowledge!

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Write in and share your views!

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Life, history, adventure, Sukanya Verma offers a rather feverish schedule on OTT this week.

Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

For the most part, the movie looks like a lengthy cut scene from a video game. The dialogue and line readings are turgid and the action is so unimaginatively rendered that children will get bored and adults won't know what to make of any of it.

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

You don't have to be a Star Wars nerd to enjoy its poignant pursuit of virtue, feels Sukanya Verma.

The Stars Wars controversy

The Stars Wars controversy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Star Wars fans, who are eagerly awaiting the release of the seventh film in the saga, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, love to meet up and dress up as their favourite characters to watch the movies together and socialise.

PIX: Ranbir, Ayan watch Star Wars: The Last Jedi

PIX: Ranbir, Ayan watch Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The Brahmastra collaborators didn't want to miss out on the Jedis and their lightsabres.

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the characters but the film is named Kalki and the man is not even born, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Indian company to convert Star Wars into 3D

Indian company to convert Star Wars into 3D

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

"Star Wars films are the very fabric of film-making. Lucas film-tested our creative sensibilities and our pipeline before choosing us," said Namit Malhotra, founder and global CEO, Prime Focus.

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The actress, best known for playing Princess Leia Organa in the massively popular space saga, died four days after suffering a cardiac event on a flight from London.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week.

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The film has an all-black cast.

Lucas: 2 more Star Wars films

Lucas: 2 more Star Wars films

Rediff.com10 May 2007

George Lucas calls Spider-Man silly, while announcing 2 more Star Wars sequels.

Review: Star Wars Episode VII is a rollicking cover version

Review: Star Wars Episode VII is a rollicking cover version

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 'can be likened, in essence, to a new Salman Khan actioner where the core audience goes in with a checklist knowing they'll get some cheeky dialogue, some trite punchlines, an item song and one eventually shirtless fight scene,' says Raja Sen.

Star Wars creator George Lucas marries Mellody Hobson

Star Wars creator George Lucas marries Mellody Hobson

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The couple wed in an intimate ceremony on June 22.

Final chapter of Star Wars begins

Final chapter of Star Wars begins

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

10 <EM>Star Wars</EM> facts

10 Star Wars facts

Rediff.com17 May 2005