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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Pix: Happy birthday, Ramya!

Pix: Happy birthday, Ramya!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

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

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.

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.

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Joker, Thithi, Maheshinte Prathikaram and Pelli Choopulu bag the big awards of the night!

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.'

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".

Vikram's daughter to get engaged in July

Vikram's daughter to get engaged in July

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil industry.

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.

Pix: The Prettiest Brides of South Cinema

Pix: The Prettiest Brides of South Cinema

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

As Amala Paul gets ready for the big day, we look back at the beautiful brides of the South film industry.

The Big Disappointments of Malayalam Cinema

The Big Disappointments of Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

These Malayalam films failed to impress the audience.

Which movie will you watch this Dussehra?

Which movie will you watch this Dussehra?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Rekka or Remo? Which film are you looking forward to this weekend?

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!

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.

'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.'

Karan Johar: Kaakka Muttai is a gem

Karan Johar: Kaakka Muttai is a gem

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Tamil cinema!

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

There are hundreds of fan clubs -- in Jalgaon, Beed, Chennai, Kolkata, Akola, Yavatmal, Bengaluru, Sitamarhi, New York, Canada, Nigeria etc. Every Indian city/town or a major country has a fan club for the man whose fan base has been estimated at 3.5 billion by Time Magazine.

Tamil TV industry calls for ban on dubbed Hindi, Korean shows

Tamil TV industry calls for ban on dubbed Hindi, Korean shows

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Members from several TV unions came together on April 15 to register their protest against the trend by popular TV channels to telecast dubbed Hindi and Korean serials.

What's Adarsh Gourav doing with Meryl Streep?

What's Adarsh Gourav doing with Meryl Streep?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Extrapolations stars Adarsh Gourav alongside such heavyweights like Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harrington, Tahar Rahim, Matthew Rhys, David Diggs, Gemma Chan and David Schwimmer.

'Women are not happy'

'Women are not happy'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Family is the most important thing in a society.' 'That's why I am always thinking about family and society. I want it to be better.'

Sathyaraj expresses 'wholehearted regret' for comments

Sathyaraj expresses 'wholehearted regret' for comments

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The actor, who plays the role of Kattappa in the movie, clarified that he was not against Kannada people.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Why is the BJP upset about the dialogues in a Tamil movie, wonders A Ganesh Nadar.

Alia Wears Wedding Sari To National Awards

Alia Wears Wedding Sari To National Awards

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Alia Bhatt won hearts when she wore her wedding sari at the 69th National Film Awards at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The ivory embroidered drape was designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'Some people believe that guys with muscles don't have a sense of humour.' 'We wanted to prove them wrong.'

Simbu to play triple role in his next

Simbu to play triple role in his next

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Beast Review

Beast Review

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible, observes Divya Nair.

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Malayalam cinema isn't the same as Telugu or Tamil, but Bollywood's blanket approach fails to see the distinction in Selfiee, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'

Swara Bhasker is latest Bollywood celeb to join Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Swara Bhasker is latest Bollywood celeb to join Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Actor Swara Bhasker on Thursday took part in the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain with Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi.

Cinema gossip from down South

Cinema gossip from down South

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

Jawan Review: SRK Makes This Trip Worthwhile

Jawan Review: SRK Makes This Trip Worthwhile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Be it Khan highlighting the issues with a rigged system, or schooling accountability from the government, or stressing the power of the vote, or that baap/beta line -- this is a kind of swashbuckling that Hindi film audiences haven't seen from their heroes for many years,' notes Mayur Sanap.