Cast: Siddharth, Hansika Motwani, Santhanam, Ganesh Venkatraman, Balaji, Vidyullekha Raman, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vishal Krishna, Mano Bala and Bosskey
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
It's extremely difficult to make a highly entertaining film sans cliches, and proof to that is 'Theeya Vela Seiyyanum Kumaru' (TVSK). The film manages to be a laugh riot, but it's hard to ignore how passe the overall effort is. It's like you wish these films tell us something new in the name of entertainment, but not something we have known for years.
Born in a family that has been loyal enthusiasts of love for generations, Kumar's (Siddharth) luck with love and women has been unfortunate ever since he was a toddler. Everyone in the family - starting from the great grandfather, has had love marriages....
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01:39 PM, Jun 15, 2013
New York: The wait is over for the iPhone version of Microsoft's Office software. With the free app, users can quickly and easily edit, save and share documents on the go. But there's a catch: You have to be an Office 365 subscriber to use it. And the mobile version is so bare bones, it may not do much to attract new subscribers. The new iPhone app, which made its...
01:08 PM, Jun 15, 2013
Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe Director: Zack Snyder What I missed more than anything else in 'Man of Steel' is the old-school humour and charm of the 1978 Superman film, starring Christopher Reeve, that many of us grew up watching. The new reboot, directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan, is a mostly somber affair - which shouldn't really be...
11:40 PM, Jun 14, 2013
Cast: Pulkit Sharma, Varun Sharma, Richa Chadda Director: Mrigdeep Singh Lamba Four slackers in Delhi seeking fast cash make a deal with a ruthless don. But when things go wrong, as they inevitably do, they must pay the price for it. That familiar premise gets a fresh coat of paint in 'Fukrey', with co-writer and director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba putting a new spin on some old clichs. Yet, while individual...
11:38 PM, Jun 14, 2013
Rajeev Masand says 'Man of Steel' is worth a watch. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
11:36 PM, Jun 14, 2013
Rajeev Masand says 'Fukrey' is a moderately entertaining film. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
11:32 PM, Jun 14, 2013
New Delhi: In her last film 'Gangs of Wasseypur', Richa Chadda wowed everyone with the effortlessness with which she spewed slang words. With such a stellar start to her professional life, this Stephenian (she studied at St. Stephen's College, DU) knows the worth of being irreplaceable to survive in the industry. The ambitious and endearing actress, who was in the city to promote 'Fukrey', speaks to IBNLive about gender pay...
10:11 AM, Jun 14, 2013
Mumbai: Emraan Hashmi, lead actor of 'Ghanchakkar', says the film's team is leaving no stone unturned to promote it in various cities and on reality shows ahead of its June 28 release. "There are more reality shows, we have very extensive city tours lined up," said the actor while sharing details about 'Ghanchakkar' promotional plans. "We are touring 8 to 10 cities for the promotion of the film. The film...
02:41 PM, Jun 11, 2013
New Delhi: Amidst the growing crowd of Indian brands, Chinese manufacturer Huawei is trying to make space for itself in the Indian budget smartphone market. Recently, the company launched a new smartphone, the Ascend G510 at a price of Rs 10,990. At its price, the phone does promise good specs including a 4.5-inch display, dual-core processor and Android Jelly Bean. Do the specs that look good on paper offer a...
03:41 PM, Jun 10, 2013
Rajeev Masand says 'Atfer Earth' feels unending and uninspired. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
10:47 PM, Jun 07, 2013
Rajeev Masand says 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' is overlong and repetitive. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
10:46 PM, Jun 07, 2013
Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith Director: M Night Shyamalan Clearly intended as a vanity project to showcase his 14-year-old son Jaden's action-hero skills, 'After Earth', conceived and produced by Will Smith, is part-sci-fi, part cautionary tale, yet always a snooze-fest. It doesn't help that director M Night Shyamalan, far out of his comfort zone of twisty thrillers, sucks the film dry of any potential for humor, and delivers what is...
10:34 PM, Jun 07, 2013
Cast: Dharmendra, Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Neha Sharma Director: Sangeeth Sivan It's not even a key moment in the film, but the image of Dharmendra and an orangutan riding a scooter, swaying joyously to the tune of 'Yeh dosti hum nahin todenge', is a fair representation of the standard of comedy in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'. This intentionally harebrained sequel sees the Deols reprise their characters from the...
10:30 PM, Jun 07, 2013
Mahindra has chopped another vehicle, this time the Verito sedan has gone under the knife (or axe?). We've seen a surprising amount of interest and discussion around this vehicle, particularly its polarising appearance. We took the Verito Vibe around Mumbai for a spin and came away with mixed feelings. Visual appeal The Verito Vibe may look like a hatchback at first but it actually has a fixed rear windscreen, which...
03:48 PM, Jun 07, 2013
New Delhi: BlackBerry on Thursday launched the Q10 in India - the second of the two BB10 OS-based handsets that were first shown at the company's global BB 10 event in January this year. And it's priced at a staggering Rs 44,990. BlackBerry loyalists who haven't been excited by the all-touch (and high-priced Z10) were hoping for a much lower pricetag on the Q10. They've been disappointed. The first six...
12:53 PM, Jun 07, 2013
New Delhi: The first Apple iPhone was available more than a year before the first Android phone made its appearance. While the iPhone changed the definition of and expectations from what consumers identify as a smartphone, it is Android that democratised this new smartphone experience, more so in emerging economies such as India. The Nexus 4 is the new revered leader in this Android democracy. For many technology enthusiasts, the...
01:36 PM, Jun 03, 2013
Rajeev Masand reviews Ranveer Kapoor, Deepika Padukone starrer 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and 'The Hangover Part III' ...
04:28 PM, Jun 01, 2013
Did the Mahindra Xylo need improvements? The short answer to this is yes, it did. But, not so much in terms of the drivetrain, but more with regards to dynamics and fit and finish. But, that's not happened. What Mahindra has done instead is to give the variants a new alphabetical suffix (H now replaces E), and transplant the 2.2-litre mHawk engine in all the new variants, which hitherto was...
12:58 PM, Jun 01, 2013
Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha, John Goodman, Ken Jeong Director: Todd Phillips There's no way any fan of the first 'Hangover' film can honestly claim that 'The Hangover Part III' is as much fun. There are a few good laughs to be found in the new film, but it's not nearly as outrageous as the 2009 original. In an effort perhaps to please all those who...
11:13 PM, May 31, 2013
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit Director: Ayan Mukerji How much you enjoy 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' depends entirely on how much you've missed the typical Karan Johar formula. 'Wake Up Sid' director Ayan Mukerji takes us on a familiar journey through holiday romances, family conundrums, and big fat Indian weddings. It's predictable every step of the way, but Mukerji has a superb cast...
11:08 PM, May 31, 2013
