News for 'tamil cinema'

Tamil blockbuster Paruthiveeran now in Kannada?

Tamil blockbuster Paruthiveeran now in Kannada?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

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

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.

Is Deepika Padukone Rajnikanth's latest heroine?

Is Deepika Padukone Rajnikanth's latest heroine?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

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

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Rediff.com24 May 2010

This Tamil film starring Vivek is an endless tearjerker.

Is Samantha Leaving Hyderabad?

Is Samantha Leaving Hyderabad?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

For now, Samantha has decided to make Mumbai her home and apparently purchased property.

'I never got any female attention when I was a student'

'I never got any female attention when I was a student'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Surya's brother Karthi on his upcoming Tamil film Paiyya.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa is a must watch

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa is a must watch

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film is possibly one of 2010's most anticipated movies.

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A row erupted in Chennai on Thursday over the alleged denial of entry to a family, said to be from a particular ST community, into a city cinema theatre despite possessing valid tickets, though the cinema house insisted it only adhered to Censor rules.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest movies stories.

Innoruvan is 20 years too late

Innoruvan is 20 years too late

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Though Atchaya Multimedia Creations' Tamil movie has some laugh-out-loud moments, it is nevertheless hopelessly outdated.

Making Music, Raja-style

Making Music, Raja-style

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Musicians may come and go but some live on forever. Ilaiyaraja is one of them.

Abhiyum Naanum is poignant

Abhiyum Naanum is poignant

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

For fathers who love their daughters, this is your pick. Definitely worth a watch.

Review: Arumugam is ridiculous fare

Review: Arumugam is ridiculous fare

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

The film destroys any faith you might have in creativity and execution.

Review: Thenavattu

Review: Thenavattu

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Sun Pictures' Thenavattu, starring Jeeva is an action and romantic flick that's hopelessly outdated and devoid of logic.

Looking at Suriya's landmark films

Looking at Suriya's landmark films

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The actor has given some fine performaces. We take a look.

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Arnie's back, Varun shape shifts while others fight the good fight and more on OTT this week.

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The shooting will begin in August in Malaysia.

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

'The only way not to get rejected is...'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'All the parts that I have played till now, I have got them only through auditions.' 'I auditioned my a** off.'

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

For the guts in coming up with a unique, important theme that needs to be addressed sensitively, this movie works. A must-watch.

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.

Ajith Kumar to drive in F2 European season 2010

Ajith Kumar to drive in F2 European season 2010

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Tamil cinema star Ajith Kumar will test his skills in the Formula 2 European season this year, becoming the third Indian after Armaan Ebrahim and Parthiva Sureshwaran to join the 2010 F2 grid.

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The legendary music director passed away at a private hospital after suffering from geriatric problem.

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.

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

Rajni & Pasupathy in Kuchelan

Rajni & Pasupathy in Kuchelan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

After the roaring success of last year's Sivaji: The Boss and the much-hyped Robot waiting to be released later this year, superstar Rajnikanth is all set to star in Kuchelan, in which talented actor Pasupathy will don the lead role.

Review: Avoid Thotta

Review: Avoid Thotta

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

The withering, never-ending season of gangster movies continues in Tamil films with Thotta, starring Jeevan and Priyamani.

'Actors are not dimwits'

'Actors are not dimwits'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

This Summer Belongs To The Ladies

This Summer Belongs To The Ladies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Whether it is Rani, Tabu, Priyanka or Samantha, these are strong, beautiful women and terrific actresses. Indian cinema will always have a place for them to shine.'

SC to hear plea against ban on The Kerala Story in Bengal

SC to hear plea against ban on The Kerala Story in Bengal

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Senior advocate Harish Salve mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha.

Exclusive: Surya on Vaaranam Aayiram, Ghajini

Exclusive: Surya on Vaaranam Aayiram, Ghajini

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

I am eagerly awaiting Ghajini's release. I am sure it will be 200 percent better than the Tamil version. The Aamir Khan factor is a big difference. They have got so much time to shoot the film. Thus, Murugadoss has the chance and the time to rectify any mistakes he would have committed in the Tamil version, says Suriya

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Her life is about 'everything cinema, all the time always'.

Sivapathikaaram has repeat value

Sivapathikaaram has repeat value

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

Watch Anthony Yaar? at your own peril

Watch Anthony Yaar? at your own peril

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This Tamil flick has a robotic cast and a screenplay that's filled with loopholes the size of a crater.

Why Ileana refused Rajnikanth's Sultan

Why Ileana refused Rajnikanth's Sultan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The Telugu actress drops the Tamil superstar's film, as they fail to cough up her fee.

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajinikanth seems to have ended the recently-revived speculation about his imminent launch into direct politics, unlike in the past, when he had expressed specific or indirect support one or the other of the two 'Dravidian majors', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan said, "Mersal was certified. Don't re-censor it. Counter criticism with logical response. Don't silence critics. India will shine when it speaks."

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year.