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The Gorgeous Girl Who...

The Gorgeous Girl Who...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

According to Andrea Jeremiah's Insta, she is a 'magical caffeinated unicorn who acts and sings for a living.'

Nayanthara demands Rs 3 crore!

Nayanthara demands Rs 3 crore!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

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.

Behind The Scenes Of Animal's Bloody Fights

Behind The Scenes Of Animal's Bloody Fights

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'We shot in minus 8 degrees, and Ranbir and Bobby were bare-bodied. That was very tough!'

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

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

'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.

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'My status in society as an auto driver could never have brought me this glory; it is my writing that has taken me across the seas and brought me fame.' M Chandrakumar shares his success story.

Actor Ganesh Venkatraman gets married

Actor Ganesh Venkatraman gets married

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A look at the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Rajinikanth's Kabali to be dubbed in Malay

Rajinikanth's Kabali to be dubbed in Malay

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

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.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

'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.'

National Awards; Rajini humble; Kangana thrilled

National Awards; Rajini humble; Kangana thrilled

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Jawan springs a real surprise when it boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote. Six months before the next general Indian election, this is no coincidence, observes Sukanya Verma.

After Papanasam, Kamal Haasan gets ready for Thoongavanam

After Papanasam, Kamal Haasan gets ready for Thoongavanam

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Tamil film industry.

Mani Ratnam is back!

Mani Ratnam is back!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Dulquer Salman and Nithya Menen feature in the legendary director's musical love story.

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I did get a couple of offers (in Hindi cinema) but the roles required a doll-like heroine, a glamorous role. I was getting challenging roles in the South and so I stayed here.'

Baahubali theft inspires country's first anti-piracy police unit

Baahubali theft inspires country's first anti-piracy police unit

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Every year, 1,500-2,000 films are produced in India, losing up to 30 per cent of their business to piracy.

Kajal, Akshara in Ajith's next

Kajal, Akshara in Ajith's next

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

S Saraswathi gives us the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'I am not a future guy.' 'I just owe it to my audience here.' 'I never want them to wonder why this guy did this role.' 'Even for my bad films, I want them to think that he was trying at least.'

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The cinema industry is staring at a loss of at least Rs 5,000 crore at the box office over the next six months if Omicron proves to be a spoiler.

'You cannot compare Janhvi with Nayanthara'

'You cannot compare Janhvi with Nayanthara'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'Nayanthara's Koko is so different from Janhvi's Jerry. Janhvi is a newcomer, just four films old.'

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.

Madhavan on a roll in Tamil too

Madhavan on a roll in Tamil too

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The actor has signed up two Tamil films.

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Madhavan to team up with Vijay Sethupathi

Madhavan to team up with Vijay Sethupathi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Rajinikanth's blockbuster Enthiran gets a sequel

Rajinikanth's blockbuster Enthiran gets a sequel

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

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

'I have survived on unusual films'

'I have survived on unusual films'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

'I have survived on unusual films'

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Vikram win top awards

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Vikram win top awards

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Stars on Day 2 of SIIMA in Singapore!

Has Rajinikanth lost his mojo?

Has Rajinikanth lost his mojo?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In the wake of lukewarm response to his last two films Lingaa and Kochadaiyaan, T E Narasimhan and Urvi Malvania examine ways in which Rajinikanth can reclaim past glory.

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Samantha Prabhu

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Samantha Prabhu

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The actress turns 28 today.

'Bollywood movies don't have heroism'

'Bollywood movies don't have heroism'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Why does it happen that our films don't work there, their films work here?'

'You are always known by the last bad film you did'

'You are always known by the last bad film you did'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'If you are not doing a Hindi film, it doesn't mean you are not doing any work. Success is all about saying no to what you don't want to do. Thankfully, I have been successful.' Neetu Chandra has just won a National Award and she's hugely excited!

The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Take a bow, Nayanthara, Radhika Prasidhha, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jyothika, Nithya Menen.

'I was scared, but Mani sir took me along'

'I was scared, but Mani sir took me along'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'My mom said when she was in college, her classmates said they want to marry somebody like Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan.' 'That's the kind of pressure I had the moment Mani sir said you have to play this part.'

Should Vairamuthu have been given ONV Kurup award?

Should Vairamuthu have been given ONV Kurup award?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Has a distinguished poet's memory been sullied, asks K Kunhikrishnan?