Several touching moments, major developments and surprising revelations grabbed the headlines in the South film world today. From a popular star’s touching gesture to a fan to a tragic accident on a movie set, the day had a mix of heartwarming and unfortunate events. High-profile meetings also grabbed attention, and social media buzzed with reactions to a viral post. Meanwhile, an eagerly awaited film announced its release date. Here’s a look at five major film stories from the South.
Yash happy gesture of
Kannada superstar Yash won hearts after accidentally calling his fan Sunil who is battling cancer. During the conversation, Yash inquired about Sunil’s health, offered words of encouragement and prayed for his speedy recovery. The actor also spoke to Sunil’s other family members to know more about his condition. Reports suggest that Yash fondly remembers Sunil’s long association with his fan clubs.
Tragedy strikes SJ Suryah The ‘Killer’ set
A tragic accident took place during the shooting of SJ Suryah starrer Killer at Binny Mills in Chennai. The incident occurred while filming a bomb blast sequence, when a gas cylinder exploded around 5 am. One crew member named Madhan was seriously injured and was rushed to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Three other crew members — Dhinakaran, Surya and Sakthivel — were also injured and are undergoing treatment. The police have registered a case and started an investigation to clarify the incident.
Khushbu invites Vijay daughter’s wedding
Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar, along with her family, visited Vijay at his residence to personally invite him to his daughter Avantika’s wedding. Khushbu was joined by her husband Sundar C., daughters Avantika and Anandita and Avantika’s fiance Shravan Sreenivasan. Sharing photos from the meeting on social media, Khushbu expressed her happiness at the interaction and mentioned how happy her daughters were to meet Vijay.
RJ Balaji Vijay’s emotional eulogy
After the success of Karuppu, RJ Balaji met Vijay and later shared an emotional note about the meeting on social media. The casting director praised Vijay’s humility, calm demeanor, warmth and encouraging nature. RJ Balaji stated that these qualities remain unchanged despite Vijay’s increasing political responsibilities and leadership role, making it a memorable encounter for him.
‘Nooru Saamy’ has blocked a June 19 release
The makers of Nooru Saamy have officially announced June 19 as the release date of the film, creating anticipation among fans. One of the biggest attractions of the film is the collaboration between Vijay Antony and director Sasi, a combination that has created a lot of excitement. With the release date now confirmed, the makers are expected to ramp up promotional activities in the coming days as the film gets ready for a theatrical release.
