Indeed, it was an eventful day for the South film industry, with celebrity announcements, heartwarming gestures and important movie updates creating a buzz among the audience. While some developments raised anticipation for the upcoming projects, others ignited conversations on social media. Here’s a rundown of the biggest Southern film stories making headlines today.
Raghava Lawrence clarifies his political stance
Raghava Lawrence revealed that he is considering entering politics, but said that the final decision will depend on public opinion. The actor-filmmaker has stated that he has never sought power or political position and only wants to serve society. He has asked people to share their views before announcing his future plans.
Suriya gifts a new car to RJ Balaji
Suriya gifted a new car to ‘Karuppu’ director RJ Balaji, and the actor shared a heartwarming video of him taking the vehicle for a spin around Chennai. Along with the video, RJ Balaji thanked Suriya for believing in him from day one and helping make his dream a reality, a gesture he will always cherish.
‘Peddi’ makers remove controversial scenes
Following the criticism, the makers of ‘Peddi’ have reportedly removed scenes featuring Janhvi Kapoor’s character and cut several controversial parts. Some key dialogues, flashback sequences and scenes featuring Divyenndu, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Boman Irani have also been re-edited. The revamped version is expected to hit the theaters after receiving fresh approval from the censor.
Vijay visits Kollur Mookambika Temple
Actor-turned-politician Vijay offered prayers at the famous Mookambika temple in Kollur, Karnataka, on his way back from New Delhi. Wrapped in a red silk shawl, he greeted the devotees with folded hands and a warm smile. Thousands of people gathered to see him, and photos and videos of the spiritual visit quickly went viral on social media.
GV Prakash joins ‘VenkyAnil5 ‘as a composer
National award winning composer GV Prakash Kumar has officially teamed up with Anil Ravipudi’s ‘VenkyAnil5’ starring Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram. The announcement was made via a fun promotional video that quickly went viral. GV Prakash thanked Anil Ravipudi for the warm welcome and said that he is excited to create memorable music for the film. Fans can now expect a chartbuster album from this promising collaboration.
