There was a lot of action today, with viral incidents, official statements, controversies and star reactions making headlines. From social media appearances to powerful statements and set updates, here’s a quick look at the top five film stories from the South.
Anna Konidela He makes his debut on Instagram
Pawan Kalyan’s wife Anna Konidela made her debut on Instagram, creating an instant buzz among fans. The unseen picture with Pawan Kalyan went viral within minutes. He wrote, “It was long overdue. I feel now is the right time. With the blessings of @chiranjeevikonidela and the support of @pawankalyan.”His biography, “Russian Heart, Indian Soul” also attracted attention for its simplicity. Fans welcomed him and his number of followers grew rapidly.
Samuthirakani sheds light on the viral video Vijay the row
Samuthirakani addressed the controversy of his viral video related to Vijay, stating that it was misunderstood. “I knew they were recording, but only the last part was shared,” he explained. He added: “They’ve added meaning to it,” insisting the clip lacked full context.“I say things as I feel them… I have no regrets,” he said. Amid the buzz around Vijay and Trisha Krishnanhe explained, “it came from worry and pain.”
‘youth ‘group responds to claims of copyright infringement
The group ‘Gazte’ responded to the copyright row regarding the use of a song. They stated: “The rights are with DIVO, and by paying the fee we got the right permission.”“Before using the song, we followed all the legal procedures”, the group firmly clarified. The issue arose after singer Gaana Dinesh complained about its unauthorized use. Despite the controversy, ‘Gazteak’ remains strong at the box office.
Balachandra Menon has rocked Malayalam movie titles
Balachandra Menon criticized recent Malayalam film titles, questioning their creativity and impact. “I feel like laughing… what’s all this about?” he said, mentioning names like ‘Aashaan’ and ‘Shukran’. He stressed that the titles should attract the audience, but today’s trends do not. His comments have sparked a debate about modern naming styles in Malayalam cinema.
Ram Charan He has minor injuries on the set of ‘Peddi’
Ram Charan suffered a minor injury above his eye while shooting for ‘Peddi’. Officials said he needed four stitches, but assured him it was nothing serious. Reports suggesting a major eye injury were dismissed. Despite the incident, he returned to the set and continued shooting.
