All stories by Praveen Sundaram
'Working with Kamal Haasan is a big deal for me even if I work in Hollywood'
Rediff.com19 Nov 2015Kunal Rajan, a regular in Kamal Haasan's movie crew, talks about his experiences.
Meet the voice behind India's first animated Sanskrit film
Rediff.com24 Aug 2015'I love movies but not a big fan of cartoons. I get irritated when my brother watches them.' Sneha Ravishankar gets ready for her first dubbing job.
Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015Get your lowdown of what's happening Kannada cinema!
Rishabh Shetty takes Kannada film Ricky to Jammu and Kashmir
Rediff.com23 May 2015Get your lowdown of what's happening in Kannada cinema right here!
'You don't say no to Kamal Haasan'
Rediff.com30 Apr 2015South actress Pooja Kumar talks about working with Kamal Haasan in Uttama Villan.
'I don't want to do movies just to pay my bills'
Rediff.com1 Apr 2015Kannada actress Parul Yadav talks about working with Yograj Bhat in Vaastu Prakaara and her forthcoming projects.
'Vaastu Prakaara is an out-and-out commercial film'
Rediff.com31 Mar 2015One of the busiest actors in Kannada cinema, Rakshit Shetty collaborates with director Yograj Bhat in Vaastu Prakaara which releases this week.
Meet the first Kannada actor to win a National Award
Rediff.com25 Mar 2015'I have been told that legends like Mammootty, Aamir Khan and even Shahid Kapoor were being considered for the National Award. I'm thrilled to have won it.' Sanchari Vijay talks about his National Award-winning movies.
'I quit my corporate career to pursue acting'
Rediff.com20 Mar 2015Young Kannada actor Dhananjay explains why he is so passionate about acting.
'I quit my corporate career to pursue acting'
Rediff.com20 Mar 2015Young Kannada actor Dhananjay explains why he is so passionate about acting.
'I would like to do more meaningful cinema'
Rediff.com17 Mar 2015'But practically speaking, I have to feed myself and pay my bills, so I have to do a few commercial films too', Sruthi Hariharan tells Praveen Sundaram/Rediff.com
Interstellar's Indian Connection
Rediff.com9 Mar 2015Venugopal talk about his life as a matte painter and compositor and his work on Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film.
'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.
Kamal Hassan's Uttama Villain audio launched
Rediff.com3 Mar 2015Uttama Villain music available online.
'Kamal Haasan is a delight to work with'
Rediff.com27 Feb 2015'The best way to carry on that good man's legacy is to make films like he did, love cinema like he did, and unearth talent like he did. K Balachanderis frozen forever in Uttama Villain on celluloid,' Uttama Villain director Ramesh Arvind tells Rediff.com contributor Praveen Sundaram.
'I never imagined I would be playing Swami Chinmayananda some day'
Rediff.com15 Dec 2014'Acting for On The Quest was a very fulfilling experience,' Sandeep Hebbar tells Praveen Sundaram/ Rediff.com
Rakshit and Rishab team up for Kannada film Rikki
Rediff.com9 Sep 2014The film is produced by S V Babu and the music will be composed by Ajaneesh Loknath.
Kannada film Ulidavaru Kandanthe at Cannes Film Festival
Rediff.com7 Mar 2014The first Kannada film to be shot in live sound, Ulidavaru Kandanthe will be apart of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year
Tamil hit film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanum to be remade in Kannada
Rediff.com26 Feb 2014The film will be titled titled Kwatle Sathisha.