News for 'tamil film industry'

'There will be no reservations'

'There will be no reservations'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Why don't they suggest artificial intelligence training for SC/STs?' 'Why can't they be trained in computer programming?'

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Decks were cleared on Friday night for an ordinance on Jallikattu after Tamil Nadu and the Centre worked feverishly even as the state stood on the edge and protesters on Marina beach and elsewhere refused to relent until the sport is held.

How Avengers stole the Indian box office

How Avengers stole the Indian box office

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'If you look at the Number 1 film in India this year across Bollywood and other regional film industries, it is Avengers: Endgame.'

Ramya in Gowtham Menon's next

Ramya in Gowtham Menon's next

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The actress is considered Kannada filmdom's good luck charm.

Vishnu Sene review

Vishnu Sene review

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Famous drummer Sivamani turns music director

Famous drummer Sivamani turns music director

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Sivamani will make his debut as a composer in the Tamil film Arima Nambi.

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'There are only two religions in this country: Films and cricket.' 'These two religions will unite all religions.' 'And that only happens in a cinema hall.'

Pix: Want to look glamorous and sexy?

Pix: Want to look glamorous and sexy?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

That exquisite six yards called the sari is all you need. Gaurang's collection is proof.

Shriya Saran makes a cameo in Oopiri

Shriya Saran makes a cameo in Oopiri

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Rajnikanth pays tribute to Shammi Kapoor

Rajnikanth pays tribute to Shammi Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

The Tamil superstar claims he is a huge fan of the Junglee actor.

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The Telugu film industry remembers one of its own.

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'I was very scared as I was a first-time director. 'Janhvi is a star and a star kid. But the moment she asked me if she was capable of playing the role, we became equals.'

What Nishikant Kamat was really like

What Nishikant Kamat was really like

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Subhash K Jha remembers a decent, kind, gentle person, who didn't quite get his due.

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

A well-executed film with good performances, Sigaram Thodu is definitely worth watching.

PIX: Sonal, Akshara, Hansika at IIFA Utsavam

PIX: Sonal, Akshara, Hansika at IIFA Utsavam

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Take a look at the gala event.

I-T officials raid 4 top Kannada actors, 3 producers

I-T officials raid 4 top Kannada actors, 3 producers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The raids were carried out across 23 locations in the state and involved around 200 sleuths, they said.

Veteran director, ex-minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies

Veteran director, ex-minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Rao was a Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh and served as the Union minister of state for coal.

Dharani: Life after Bangaram

Dharani: Life after Bangaram

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Disappointing first quarter for Malayalam cinema

Disappointing first quarter for Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

2014 could well be the year the Malayalam industry faces its acid test.

Dulquer-Sai play married couple in Kali

Dulquer-Sai play married couple in Kali

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Nagarjuna turns singer

Nagarjuna turns singer

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Jeethu Joseph's next is Life of Josutty

Jeethu Joseph's next is Life of Josutty

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'In the climax, if you see, Manoj Bajpayee and I engage in a fist fight.' 'It had to be shot in a single take so either of us couldn't make any mistakes.'

'In films like De Dana Dan, I'm telling a lie'

'In films like De Dana Dan, I'm telling a lie'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Priyadarshan talks about De Dana Dan and why Akshay is his compensation for Mohanlal.

Don't kill Bollywood!

Don't kill Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'The Maharashtra government diktat is another meddling example in an industry where politics or language has no role to play.' 'Cinema has a universal language. Filmmakers are divided across regions, but united in their passion for films,' says director Suparn Verma.

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Foreign exchange is being squandered.' 'Every top star is given tickets for his spouse, children, parents, ayahs, bodyguards, friends, friends of friends...' 'I've heard stars are even given shopping money.' 'Who is paying for all this?'

'Vaastu Prakaara is an out-and-out commercial film'

'Vaastu Prakaara is an out-and-out commercial film'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

One of the busiest actors in Kannada cinema, Rakshit Shetty collaborates with director Yograj Bhat in Vaastu Prakaara which releases this week.

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'

'There is nobody else like me'

'There is nobody else like me'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'I am a slave to my instincts.' 'My instincts are determined by how impactful the script has been on my soul.'

Shriya apologises for indecent dress

Shriya apologises for indecent dress

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Tamil actress tendered an apology after courting controversy for donning 'indecent' attire.

'I am the coolest dad in the world'

'I am the coolest dad in the world'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'This was Hollywood, as big as it can get.' 'It meant the world to me that my sons were next to me.'

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'Portraying the life of commoners, I V Sasi was a man who created wonders for the silver screen.'

Sushmita's Dilbar recreated for Satyameva Jayate

Sushmita's Dilbar recreated for Satyameva Jayate

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Check out what's been happening in Bollywood, right here!

'What if slum children craved for pizza? What would they do?'

'What if slum children craved for pizza? What would they do?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Director M Manikandan talks about his National Award-winning Tamil film Kaakka Muttai.

'It was surprising that a Telugu director wanted to do a film with me'

'It was surprising that a Telugu director wanted to do a film with me'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

After hearing the narration, I couldn't say no to the film, says Karthi.

First Look: Asin lands Vogue cover

First Look: Asin lands Vogue cover

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Asin will make her Bollywood debut opposite Aamir Khan with Ghajini. And as a prelude, the actress will be seen in Vogue India's July cover.

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The likes of iconic actor-director Guru Dutt, South star Silk Smitha, actor Jiah Khan and now, Sushant Singh Rajput gave up on life in the Indian film industry.

'I was always attracted to the glamour industry'

'I was always attracted to the glamour industry'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Winner of the Miss Gladrags 2013, Charlotte Claire makes her debut in the tri-lingual film Jai Hind 2.

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.