Three Indian films -- Midnight's Children, The Reluctant Fundamentalist and English Vinglish -- will be showcased at the festival.
The film is whacky and mindless but hugely entertaining at the same time.
The high definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D editions of the classic film about friendship and family ties, is expected to be a chart topper not only this week but for several weeks ahead.
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The actress is going through a tough time, thanks to her three-year ban from the film industry.
The event: The biggest yoga camp ever. The place: Berlin, Germany. The occasion was the 30th year celebration of the Art of Living Foundation. Around 50,000 people from around the world attended the two-day event on July 2 and 3. The event saw around 6,000 artistes performing to a cheering crowd at the Olympiastadion, even though it rained persistently.
Charles Sobhraj, the alleged serial killer, con man and prison escape artist who is serving a life sentence for murdering an American tourist in Nepal, may be up to his old tricks of bribery and manipulation to seek freedom.
The 1960's classic which film features former Beatle John Lennon and Roy Kinnear has been launched in a Special Edition DVD
For its unconventional story-line, protagonists and plot-points, Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai is a must-watch.
Theatre personality Soorya Krishnamoorthy, who scripted Melvilasom from his play, talks about the whole process.
But Ilaiyaraja's tune pretty much stick rural formula fare.
Though it is being shown only in about a dozen countries abroad, waiting to add more formidable markets such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan in the coming weeks, it has already grossed an impressive $48 million in three days.
One of the most awaited films of 2010, Raavan, which was shot in Hindi and Tamil, and has been dubbed into Telugu, unveils even as Raajneeti enters the third week having grossed $21 million in India in two weeks, and $4 million abroad.
The painter criticises many of Bollywood's best and brightest.
Music bands in India are turning to innovative ways to be heard in the market.
They call their band The Second Shift. Quite fitting as all seven members hold down day jobs.
Pankh is not for the feeble. The director sets out to shock, scandalise, repulse and disgust you. If you are prepared for this then take a chance. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film is possibly one of 2010's most anticipated movies.
Anand Tucker is among half a dozen film-makers of Indian origin whose mainstream films will be released in the next few months.
Fans of the maestro are going to love this Tamil soundtrack.
In hindsight, most see it as a flawed model of a gallery that grew too fast, with too many emerging and contemporary artists being given shows that out-priced them from the gallery circuit. But while it lasted, it brought in a specialisation rarely seen in the art world before.
Rajeev Srinivasan samples the fare at the 14th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala 2009 underway in Thiruvanathapuram.
The 68-year-old actor has made "that's cool" a part of his everyday lingo. And that's the reason why he thinks he is still getting "some work" even after four decades in Hindi films.
Superb visuals, melodious music and Yogaraj Bhat's dialogues are the high points of the Kannada movie which has a superb first half.
An official book documenting the icon's life may soon be out, and it will include some of his own artworks starting right from his childhood days.
Only Puneet Raj Kumar shines with his brilliant performance in the Kannada flick.
Despite collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Missy Elliot and Ludacris, not to mention a little help from A R Rahman, Ciara's third album, Fantasy Ride remains just that -- a fantasy.
Man Booker winner Aravind Adiga discusses his book, the possible film on it and more with Arthur J Pais.
Interview with David Dhawan where the director talks about Hook Ya Crook and working with this new cast and working with Govinda and Salman Khan.
With elections to the 15th Lok Sabha just weeks away, rediff.com's reporters speak to voters across the country to find out what's on their mind.
The musical genius is finally getting his dues, and all because of Slumdog Millionaire.
SlumDog Millionaire has won over the Western audiences with its 'fairy tale in a Mumbai slum' storyline but back home the film has opened up a heated debate about the stereotyped representation of India and Mumbai in the Western films.
Though it is not as witty as the first two Shrek films, nor emotionally stirring as Finding Nemo, the kid pic Madagascar, Escape 2 Africa could fire up the box office in a big way before the new James Bond flick Quantum of Solace, already a solid hit abroad, arrived in North America November 12.
The Centre could have set all speculation at rest if, with all the mighty and extensive intelligence and investigative machinery at its disposal, it had ascertained the truth behind the murders of the Swami and his associates and unhesitatingly named the desperadoes. Its own inability, or unwillingness, to expose the forces that were behind the killing should be taken to have contributed to the flare-up that followed in Khandamal
Dhaam Dhoom, Jeeva's last film, certainly showcases the Tamil cinematographer-turned director's larger than life ambitions, and his talent for storytelling, that is no exaggeration. Right from frame one, where the titles race across magical graphic-induced map of Russian cities, you're prepared to sit up with eagerness.
It is the first time that a significant number of movies simultaneously showcase Indian origin talent. Some of the films, like The Love Guru, have an actor of Indian origin, in this case Manu Narayan getting his first big break. Other like Brick Lane, a story of immigration angst, adultery and redemption set in London, have a mostly Indian cast.
The world No 1 has lost too much ground this year. Wimbledon may see him salvage pride.
Under pressure from his fans and well wishers, popular Malayalam film star Mohanlal on Wednesday called off his plan to perform the dangerous 'fire escape' act as part of a magic show planned to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on April 27.
Leukos Films and Abbas Mastan's Evano Oruvan is a window into a man's journey through his life -- and the ripples of consequences his actions create.
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