It was another busy day for the South film industry with legal developments, important personal announcements, political clarifications and exciting updates on film production. Stories from the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries grab attention and keep fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a roundup of the biggest stories in South cinema that you shouldn’t miss.
Sudha Congar ‘Parashakti’ goes to court over salary arrears
Director Sudha Kongara has filed a case against the makers of ‘Parashakti’, alleging that they failed to pay her the agreed amount of Rs 8.39 crore. The court took up the matter, citing the pay dispute as one of the biggest debates in the Tamil film industry.
The court ordered an FIR against Ansiba Hasan
Actress Ansiba Haasan scored a major legal victory after the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court accepted her complaint against Tina Tom. Earlier, the police had refused to register a case, but the court directed them to file an FIR and conduct an investigation into her complaint. The order marks an important step in the high-profile dispute within the Malayalam film industry.
Raghav Lawrence Trichy East clears the air on election rumours
Ending recent political speculations, Raghav Lawrence has clarified that he will not contest from Trichy East. “Joining politics today and becoming an MLA immediately is not a religion,” he said, adding that the opportunity should go to dedicated party workers. While confirming his decision to enter politics, Lawrence said he will announce the political party he will join at a later date.
Rahul Ravindran quits X after trolling
Director-actor Rahul Ravindran has announced that he is deleting X after receiving abusive messages and death threats during an online controversy. Backlash Following her comments on a social issue, trolls targeted her and her family. Stating that hate has deeply affected his peace of mind, Rahul has decided to leave the platform, saying that he no longer wants social media to control his emotions.
Yash teases the ‘Toxic’ female cast
Yash teased the much-awaited reveal of the female cast of ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’. In response to fans at X, he said, “Calm down! Women take time to come!” And confirmed that the announcement will be unveiled on July 1 at 11:33 am. A special promotional video in this update is expected to introduce the film’s star-studded female cast.
