News for 'tamil cinema'

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'

Tamil mood simmers yet again thanks to Lanka

Tamil mood simmers yet again thanks to Lanka

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Sri Lankan cartoon faux pas has revived the slackening pan-Tamil mood in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy

Jolt to BJP as TN ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code

Jolt to BJP as TN ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party's southern ally Al India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday reiterated its stand against the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.

'I like people who are ballsy'

'I like people who are ballsy'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'I only challenge myself in every way possible and feel that an actor's job is to be universal.'

Prathap Pothen Passes Away

Prathap Pothen Passes Away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The director, who gave memorable hits in Tamil and Malayalam, was 70 and passed away in his sleep following a cardiac arrest, his wife Amala Pothen said.

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Life virtually came to a grinding halt across Tamil Nadu as the state woke up to deserted streets with shops, including eateries, remaining shut in the wake of the demise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Scams, stuntswomen, pirates, freelancers, Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

Kareena: I don't know who Suriya is

Kareena: I don't know who Suriya is

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The actress slams rumours of her doing an item number in a Tamil film.

Vidyasagar comes to his own in Tamil films

Vidyasagar comes to his own in Tamil films

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Composer Vidyasagar is the rare South Indian to compose for a Hollywood film

Modi swearing-in: Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan invited

Modi swearing-in: Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan invited

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Sources close to both actors acknowledged the two being invited to Modi's swearing-in scheduled on Thursday, but did not divulge if the veterans would participate.

South cinema's most googled woman

South cinema's most googled woman

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Here's why fans love Namitha.

Cricket on the big screen means green tills for Inox, PVR

Cricket on the big screen means green tills for Inox, PVR

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Following an agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in this regard, INOX Leisure had last week said, it will showcase all group matches to be played by Team India, followed by the semi-finals and the final match.

Mumbaikar Review: Murky Business

Mumbaikar Review: Murky Business

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

By the time, Mumbaikar gets to where it wants to be via a twisty third act, we begin to see how much better the film could have been. But it's almost too little, too late, complains Mayur Sanap.

Quiz Time: What is the Tamil remake of 3 Idiots called?

Quiz Time: What is the Tamil remake of 3 Idiots called?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'You know, how Indians love their cinema'

'You know, how Indians love their cinema'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Director Steven Hoover tells Aseem Chhabra about his award-winning film, Blood Brother, a documentary on Rocky Braat and his extraordinary relationship with HIV-positive children in a Tamil Nadu orphanage.

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'This movie is not a reminder of the disaster we went through. It's a reminder of how we survived it.'

'Those who speak of banning The Kerala Story are wrong'

'Those who speak of banning The Kerala Story are wrong'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Shabana Azmi said no one but the Central Board of Film Certification has the right to decide whether or not a film should release.

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

When India's BIGGEST STARS Met Up

When India's BIGGEST STARS Met Up

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Amitabh Bachchan, who is shooting for Project K with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in Hyderabad, attended the inauguration of its Producer Vyjayanthi Movies' new office in the city.

'K Balachander meant so much to my career'

'K Balachander meant so much to my career'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Veteran actress Rati Agnihotri, who made her Bollywood debut with K Balachander's wildly successful romance drama Ek Duuje Ke Liye, remembers the late filmmaker.

Rocky, Rani, Rajni: Take Your Pick On OTT

Rocky, Rani, Rajni: Take Your Pick On OTT

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Moved by my story in Jawan: Dr Kafeel Khan in letter to SRK

Moved by my story in Jawan: Dr Kafeel Khan in letter to SRK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Kafeel Khan, whose name surfaced in the 2017 Gorakhpur encephalitis deaths case, has expressed gratitude to superstar Shah Rukh Khan for shedding light on the tragic incident through his blockbuster film Jawan.

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

National award-winning lyricist Na Muthukumar no more

National award-winning lyricist Na Muthukumar no more

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Shocked by the sudden demise of the popular lyricist, the Tamil film industry took to Twitter to express their grief.

After MP, 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in UP

After MP, 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in UP

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The film, which was released on May 5, has kicked up a political storm.

Sridevi spends a quiet birthday in Chennai

Sridevi spends a quiet birthday in Chennai

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Her sister Latha and her family joined them for the celebrations.

Pay tax promptly, punctually: HC raps South star Vijay

Pay tax promptly, punctually: HC raps South star Vijay

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Supposed to be one of the top-paid stars in Tamil cinema, actor Vijay is known for his big-ticket hits and commands good box-office opening.

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.

Actor Kichcha Sudeep backs 'Bommai mama' in K'taka poll

Actor Kichcha Sudeep backs 'Bommai mama' in K'taka poll

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Bommai said since Sudeep has announced that he would stand by him and extend him support, it means he will campaign for the BJP as well. "Sudeep doesn't belong to any party. He has come to support me, and the party I belong to".

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.

Mahesh Babu: 'I'd love to do Hindi films'

Mahesh Babu: 'I'd love to do Hindi films'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'I'd like to do films in as many languages as possible.'

Wild, Wild World On OTT This Week

Wild, Wild World On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Oh, and there are secret agents too!

'Militarisation is a problem in the Tamil areas in Lanka'

'Militarisation is a problem in the Tamil areas in Lanka'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Sherine Xavier, a Sri Lankan Tamil filmmaker from Canada, is happy. After months of struggle with the Indian censor board, she has finally obtained approval to screen her film Muttrupullia?, which deals with the post-war situation in Sri Lanka's Tamil areas.

Pix: Happy birthday, Ramya!

Pix: Happy birthday, Ramya!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Actress turned politician Divya Spandana, popularly known as Ramya, turns 34.

'Fulfilling Salman's audience expectations isn't easy'

'Fulfilling Salman's audience expectations isn't easy'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

'I made sure I did full justice to my star's image and what his fans expect.'