News for 'tamil-cinema'

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.

Catch a falling superstar

Catch a falling superstar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Two successive Rajni flops could well mean that Tamil cinema might come to a grinding halt, affecting the careers of other big-ticket actors, banners and filmmakers, says N Sathiya Moorthy

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actresses

Meet the TOP FIVE Tamil actresses

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Tamannaah tops the list.

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

'I don't want people to feel sorry for me'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I don't believe in focusing on the bad things that have happened in my life.'

Chennai 600028: An entertainer

Chennai 600028: An entertainer

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Debutant director Venkat Prabhu makes a film on cricket and develops it into something much more than the game itself. A complete entertainer

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.

Parliament adjourns as mark of respect to Karunanidhi

Parliament adjourns as mark of respect to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Glowing tributes were paid to the departed leader in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, before the Houses were adjourned for the day.

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.

'Mani Ratnam watched Jigarthanda and appreciated it'

'Mani Ratnam watched Jigarthanda and appreciated it'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Director Karthik Subbaraj is elated as his film Jigarthanda is a smash hit.

The ABCD of Shaam's life!

The ABCD of Shaam's life!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

PIX: Malaysia welcomes Rajinikanth

PIX: Malaysia welcomes Rajinikanth

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

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

'There were remarks about my looks and skin color'

'There were remarks about my looks and skin color'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

One of the most sought-after actors in Tamil industry, Vijay Sethupathi talks about his career so far.

Aishwarya to marry Dhanush!

Aishwarya to marry Dhanush!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The 5 Best Tamil films of 2014 so far

The 5 Best Tamil films of 2014 so far

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Here are five successful Tamil films that hit the screens in the first half of 2014

The Top 7 Vijay Movies

The Top 7 Vijay Movies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The actor turned 40 on June 22.

The Top Performances by Tamil Actors in 2013

The Top Performances by Tamil Actors in 2013

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

We review the top actors in Tamil films in 2013.

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A look at the week's releases.

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.

'Working in a Tamil film is less stressful'

'Working in a Tamil film is less stressful'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

With two hits in a row, and awaiting the release of Padam Pesum and Arjunan Kadhali, actress Poorna is all set to take the Tamil film industry by storm.

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

K Chandru makes his debut as a Tamil director with Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham.

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'Vijay wants to use Sarkar as a stepping stone to a career in politics.'

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Director M Saravanan talks about making an action thriller with Ivan Veramathiri.

Tamil hit film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanum to be remade in Kannada

Tamil hit film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanum to be remade in Kannada

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The film will be titled titled Kwatle Sathisha.

'Big stars guarantee a bumper opening at the box office'

'Big stars guarantee a bumper opening at the box office'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Mohanlal and Vijay starrer Jilla has shattered all previous box-office records in Tamil cinema. Director R T Neason talks about the success.

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

'Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum does not deal with capital punishment'

'Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum does not deal with capital punishment'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Director turned actor Mysskin talks about his new film Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum which releases this week.

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The 75 year-old veteran star of Malayalam and Tamil cinema was admitted to the hospital for burn injuries that she suffered a month ago.

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.

'Ajith is one actor who has an international look'

'Ajith is one actor who has an international look'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Director Vishnu Vardhan talks about working with Ajith and his new film Arrambam.

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth!

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

As Rajinikanth turns 69 on December 12, his family and friends took to social media to wish him. They posted pictures of the superstar and wrote touching notes.

'Every Bollywood actor wants to come on television'

'Every Bollywood actor wants to come on television'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Amrita Rao's kid sister Preetika makes her debut on television with the Colors show, Beintehaa.

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.

The Best Songs of Tamil Lyricist Vaali

The Best Songs of Tamil Lyricist Vaali

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Having started in the mid-1960s, Vaali went on to pen nearly 10,000 songs in his five-decade-long career.

Parvathy: Dhanush  is a very private person

Parvathy: Dhanush is a very private person

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Parvathy on Maryaan

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

'Nothing unrealistic about Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Pandiraj talks about his new film Kedi Billa Kelladi Ranga, a comedy, which hits the screens this Friday

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rajini can't, but Kamal may still blossom in TN

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajinikanth seems to have ended the recently-revived speculation about his imminent launch into direct politics, unlike in the past, when he had expressed specific or indirect support one or the other of the two 'Dravidian majors', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vijay Sethupathy: Flavour of the season

Vijay Sethupathy: Flavour of the season

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The actor talks about his career and what success means to him.

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

As M Karunanidhi passed into the ages, we look back at some of the legendary scriptwriter's greatest movies.

The Top Tamil Directors of 2012

The Top Tamil Directors of 2012

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Balaji Sakthivel tops the list for making the powerful and impressive Vazhakku Enn 18/9.

'There is no dull moment in Alex Pandian'

'There is no dull moment in Alex Pandian'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Karthi Sivakumar talks about his bilingual film Alex Pandian (dubbed in Telugu as Bad Boy)