Today, Hego cinema has seen casting updates, a viral event on the ground, celebrity appreciation and the unveiling of the teaser that created a buzz across all platforms. Here’s a quick look at the top five South film stories making headlines.
Nagarjuna calls outDhurandhar: Revenge ‘game changing movie
Nagarjuna praised ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, blasting himself saying it’s an “awesome film”. He said the film is inspiring and has the potential to change the film industry. The actor also praised director Aditya Dhar and the entire technical team, appreciating the actors’ performances.
Jibin Gopinath joins ‘Arasan’
Malayalam actor Jibin Gopinath has joined Vetrimaaran’s ‘Arasan’ starring Silambarasan. Vijay Sethupathi. Jibin revealed that her casting came as a surprise and described it as a “dream opportunity” to work with the famous director. Also, despite the language challenges in his first Tamil film, the team supported him. The actor added that his role is “powerful and meaningful”, adding to the intrigue surrounding the project.
Lokesh Kanagaraj movie props are mixed with real weapons
Over 10 AK-47 rifles were found during a vehicle check in Ashok Nagar, Chennai, causing panic among officials and citizens. The weapons were later identified as film props for a Lokesh Kanagaraj project and turned out to be fake. After verifying the necessary documents, the authorities allowed the group to proceed without any problems. The incident soon went viral online, with social media turning it into humor through “reel gun” memes.
Rishab Shetty recalls a heated conversation with Tamil Vijay Sethupathi
Rishab Shetty recalled a poignant moment when Vijay Sethupathi called him to praise ‘Kantara’. Vijay shared that he initially spoke English before appreciating the film. Rishab replied in Tamil, surprised, and the conversation continued in the language. He described it as a warm and emotional exchange that quickly became friendly and personal.
Tovino Thomas ‘ ‘Pallichattambi ‘ teaser excites
The teaser of Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Pallichattambi’ has gone online. Set against the backdrop of the 1950s-60s, the teaser features suspenseful cinematography, moody lighting and interesting hints about the story. Jake Bejoy’s lively background score elevates the visuals even more. With a promising cast and a catchy tone, the film – to be released on April 10 – has created a lot of anticipation among the audience.
