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Everything you wanted to know about Jayalalithaa, the actor

Everything you wanted to know about Jayalalithaa, the actor

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Remembering Jayalalithaa - The Actor

Pix: Meet the hot Samantha in Dookudu

Pix: Meet the hot Samantha in Dookudu

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The young actress will be seen in in Telugu film, Dookudu.

South cinema's most googled woman

South cinema's most googled woman

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Here's why fans love Namitha.

The Women in Rajinikanth's Life

The Women in Rajinikanth's Life

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

A peek into the superstar's life.

The MEN in Rakul Singh's Career

The MEN in Rakul Singh's Career

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The gorgeous actress has signed up as many as nine films, which are in various stages of production.

Review: Settai, not a patch on Delhi Belly

Review: Settai, not a patch on Delhi Belly

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Settai is sadly, a great disappointment.

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'

'The success of Nimirnthu Nil feels like my rebirth'

'The success of Nimirnthu Nil feels like my rebirth'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

S Amuthirakani shares the pain he felt due to the film's unexpected delay, countering rumours about his suicide, and the joy of creating good, meaningful and entertaining cinema.

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The doodle is designed by Vidhya Nagarajan.

'I play a chatpata village girl in Sukumarudu'

'I play a chatpata village girl in Sukumarudu'

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Nisha Agarwal (sister of Kajal Agarwal)will be seen playing a village girl in Sukumarudu.

Amitabh Bachchan to star in Rajinikanth's Enthiran 2?

Amitabh Bachchan to star in Rajinikanth's Enthiran 2?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

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

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

His likable boy-next-door face and casual approach to public speaking have a unique appeal for the younger generation, but it stops there, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Bench Talkies is a very ordinary collection of short films, says S Saraswathi.

Magadheera's princess returns with Darling

Magadheera's princess returns with Darling

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Kajal Agarwal may be from Mumbai, but she is making waves down south with her Telugu films like Magadheera and now Darling.

Dr Rajkumar's Kasturi Nivasa returns in colour today

Dr Rajkumar's Kasturi Nivasa returns in colour today

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The film has been given a makeover at a cost of Rs 2 crore.

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

All You Wanted To Know About 2.0

All You Wanted To Know About 2.0

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Is there an Aishwarya cameo in 2.0? Who was the first choice for Akshay's role?

'No politics behind awarding Padma Vibhushan to Rajinikanth'

'No politics behind awarding Padma Vibhushan to Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said there was no political motive behind awarding Padma Vibhushan to Tamil film star Rajinikanth and it was purely based on merit.

'Kamal Haasan has left me baffled many times'

'Kamal Haasan has left me baffled many times'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'Working with Kamal Haasan was a different experience because of his knowledge and the experience he brings to the table. Everybody says he is an encyclopedia and he is one, indeed.' Sound designer Kunal Rajan discusses Kamal Haasan, and their latest film together Uttama Villain.

TN: Two directors held for supporting LTTE

TN: Two directors held for supporting LTTE

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

After MDMK leader Vaiko, Tamil film directors Seeman and Ameer were on Frdiay arrested on the charge of making inflamatory speeches during a rally taken out by the cinema industry in support of Sri Lankan Tamils at Rameswaram on October 19.

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening Kannada cinema!

NTR Jr in Koratala Siva's Janatha Garage

NTR Jr in Koratala Siva's Janatha Garage

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'We need more universal films like Dangal, Sultan or Padmavat that work across single screens and multiplexes.'

Priyamani gets trolled after engagement announcement

Priyamani gets trolled after engagement announcement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Kabali will hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide on July 1.

First Look: S S Rajamouli's Eega

First Look: S S Rajamouli's Eega

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

The film is about reincarnation where the the hero is reborn as an eega (fly).

Pooja: Shah Rukh Khan is very famous in Sri Lanka

Pooja: Shah Rukh Khan is very famous in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Pooja plays a Sinhalese princess in her comeback Sri Lankan film.

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Pictures from the glittering IIFA Utsavam awards.

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The actor said she was disturbed by the "plight" of Kashmiri Pandits shown in 'The Kashmir Files'.

Shriya: I am an actor and an entertainer

Shriya: I am an actor and an entertainer

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Shriya Saran on her roles in the Tamil movie Kandasamy.

'I am done with acting'

'I am done with acting'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'I am far better at cooking than I was at acting.'

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

Kareena: It would be a pleasure to work with Suriya

Kareena: It would be a pleasure to work with Suriya

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Kareena Kapoor makes up for her goof-up.

Mahesh Babu, Kamal Haasan, Kushboo mingle at award function

Mahesh Babu, Kamal Haasan, Kushboo mingle at award function

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

A look at the pictures.

Kishore Sarja: A talent wasted

Kishore Sarja: A talent wasted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

A tribute to the well known Kannada director who passed away on June 26.

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

The LESSON Sanjay Dutt Learnt

The LESSON Sanjay Dutt Learnt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'I search for characters that have a certain style, be it Ballu from Khal Nayak, Ajju from Kaante, Billa from Musafir or Kancha Cheena from Agneepath.'

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.

Review: Ithu Nammude Katha works

Review: Ithu Nammude Katha works

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

On the surface this film looks like a frame to frame copy of Nadodigal. But it still works though it is difficult to pinpoint the reason why.

Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the film industry.

'Social media offers great freedom for victims to speak up'

'Social media offers great freedom for victims to speak up'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'We should be careful in creating a new Internet justice system in case it's misused.'