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Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Calendar 2022 will go down as a year when the real star was the Next Big Idea.

Bollywood icon Sridevi passes away

Bollywood icon Sridevi passes away

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

She was only 54.

Motta Siva Ketta Siva poster goes viral

Motta Siva Ketta Siva poster goes viral

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'This award is special as it's my first Best Actor award'

'This award is special as it's my first Best Actor award'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

National Award winner Prakash Raj talks about his first Best Actor win.

Review: AMAV is a good entertainer

Review: AMAV is a good entertainer

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule is an enjoyable family entertainer.

Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer

Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Thuppakki's music is a rehash of Jeyaraj's earlier tunes.

Jab Imtiaz Ali Met the Kanden Kadhalai team

Jab Imtiaz Ali Met the Kanden Kadhalai team

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The director met the team of the Tamil remake and praised them for rectifying mistakes made in the original which starred Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.

Sudeep: Back with My Autograph

Sudeep: Back with My Autograph

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Kamal Haasan's noble title

Kamal Haasan's noble title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The actor has been named the ambassador of 'Hridhaya Ragam II,' a project launched by World Malayalee Council (WMC) to facilitate free cardio surgeries for 100 downtrodden children this year.

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Will 2023 bring back the magic?

Music review: Arasangam

Music review: Arasangam

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

It is refreshing to note that Srikanth Deva has shaken off his tendency to copy others and scripted a somewhat above average fare.

'Jyothika's personal life had no bearing on 36 Vayadhinile'

'Jyothika's personal life had no bearing on 36 Vayadhinile'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Before we started shooting 36 Vayadhinile, I watched Jyothika's previous films. I told her that I did not want the old Jyothika. I wanted to present a completely new Jyothika.' Director Rosshan Andrrews discusses his well-reviewed film.

PIX: Amy Jackson, Tamannaah Bhatia at 63rd South Filmfare awards

PIX: Amy Jackson, Tamannaah Bhatia at 63rd South Filmfare awards

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

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.'

Funds pour in for relief work at Kumbakonam

Funds pour in for relief work at Kumbakonam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

They are meant for converting thatched roof class rooms to concrete ones.

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actors

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rajinikanth gave a realistic portrayal in his 2016 release Kabali.

Kamal Haasan to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi on Dec 24

Kamal Haasan to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi on Dec 24

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Haasan, addressing office bearers in Chennai, said he has been invited by Rahul Gandhi to participate in the Yatra.

Ramya weds Krishna Vamsi

Ramya weds Krishna Vamsi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything else'.

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I didn't make any money through TV'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'

Image: Padmini's last public appearance

Image: Padmini's last public appearance

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

The actress attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karuninidhi's felicitation as late as Saturday night. 24 hours later she passed away

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.

Surya-Jyothika wedding will be low key

Surya-Jyothika wedding will be low key

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

All the gossip from the South Indian film industry.

PIX: Tamannaah, Sonu Sood watch Tutak Tutak Tutiya

PIX: Tamannaah, Sonu Sood watch Tutak Tutak Tutiya

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

A look at pictures from the screening.

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.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chiranjeevi's niece Niharika to enter films

Chiranjeevi's niece Niharika to enter films

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

India's fastest man ties the knot

India's fastest man ties the knot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Ace driver Narain Karthikeyan got married to Pavarna at a simple ceremony in Chennai.

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption.

Kollywood to spin magic overseas

Kollywood to spin magic overseas

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled; train, bus services hit

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled; train, bus services hit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

As many as 44 flights to and from the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru were cancelled owing to the Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water sharing issue with Tamil Nadu, airport authorities said.

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Nah, we're not taking about Amitabh Bachchan's favourite onscreen characters.

PIX: Malaysia welcomes Rajinikanth

PIX: Malaysia welcomes Rajinikanth

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Ajith's Vedalam teaser is a huge hit!

Ajith's Vedalam teaser is a huge hit!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Will #BoycottBrahmastra Affect Its Box Office Fate?

Will #BoycottBrahmastra Affect Its Box Office Fate?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The advance bookings of Brahmastra are looking very good.

Can Ilaya Thalapthi Vijay win where Rajini and Kamal failed?

Can Ilaya Thalapthi Vijay win where Rajini and Kamal failed?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

A relatively quiet foray by actor Vijay into politics through the TN rural local body elections last month has captured the attention of many, reports Shine Jacob.