It was an eventful day in the South entertainment industry with viral moments, celebrity reactions, movie updates and social media buzz dominating the headlines. From stars addressing speculations to big announcements from upcoming projects, several developments kept fans busy throughout the day. Here’s a roundup of the best stories from the South cinema world that created the biggest buzz today.
Khushbur’s daughter dismissed the rumors of surgery
Khushbu Sundar’s daughter Anindita Sundar rubbished rumors that she lost weight due to surgery or weight loss drugs. He clarified that his transformation was achieved through nearly seven years of hard work, discipline and lifestyle changes. Anindita also spoke out against online trolling, saying that she no longer takes such speculations seriously. His candid comments have garnered praise from many on social media.
Samantha Visited Tirupati before the release of ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’
Before the release of Maa Inti Bangaram, Samantha Ruth visited the Tirumala Tirupati temple along with Prabhu Raj Nidimoru and director BV Nandini Reddy. The team attends a special darshan and prays for the film’s success. As news of Samantha’s visit spread, fans thronged the temple hoping to catch a glimpse of the actor. The spiritual tour has added to the excitement surrounding the film’s release.
‘Venki Anil 5’ Pooja’s viral video has sparked controversy
Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram starrer Venky Anil 5’s lavish pooja ceremony was held in Hyderabad, attended by several film personalities. Veteran filmmaker K Raghavendra Rao Ceremonial first shot indicated. But a video clip of the incident quickly went viral on social media. The clip shows the filmmaker mentoring actresses Keerthi Suresh and Kriti Shetty during the event, sparking an online controversy. The controversy also revived discussions about an earlier viral video involving Neharika Konidela.
‘Pedi’ gets an extended theatrical version
Peddi is all set to give something extra to the audience in theaters from tomorrow. The makers announced to add 5 minutes and 56 seconds of new footage to the film. Sharing the update, the team said, “The Pedi experience just gets better.” The extended version is expected to excite Ram Charan fans and encourage more moviegoers to watch the film on the big screen.
Dhanush ‘D55’ is now ‘OM’
Dhanush’s much-awaited D55 has been officially titled OM, the makers have unveiled an intense title teaser and confirmed its theatrical release on October 16, 2026. The teaser features dark visuals, powerful background music, and imagery related to power, wealth, and social unrest, hinting at an interesting action. Although it reveals little about the plot, it has created tremendous excitement among fans.
