It was another busy day for the South film industry, where big updates emerged from the world of cinema, celebrities and industry development. From movie announcements and promotional campaigns to legal proceedings and celebrity reactions, several stories kept fans busy throughout the day. Here’s a quick roundup of the biggest headlines that made the news
‘religion ‘ BTS sparks new buzz
‘Dharman’ BTS video sheds light on making Rajinikanth’s eye-catching first-look poster. The iconic dialogue with dark visuals, “Ketta Payan Sir Awan,” hints at a dangerous side of the character. After the BTS video, the makers unveiled a new poster featuring Rajinikanth in a stylish doctor avatar, confirming that shooting for the Aswath Marimuthu directorial has officially begun.
Navin Policetty’s Viral Pan-India Surprise
Naveen Paulishty has started promoting his next pan-India film in his trademark style with a fun viral reel. The video stars director Prashant Neel, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Sukumar, and Rishabh Shetty together in one frame, making it one of the most talked about promotional clips online. Calling it his “most expensive reel” and a “Rs 5,000 crore frame”, Naveen added his signature humor while teasing the upcoming project. Backed by the makers of ‘Pushpa’, the yet-to-be-announced entertainer has already created massive curiosity among fans.
Darshan again went to the Supreme Court
Kannada actor Darshan Thugudeepa approached the Supreme Court, seeking permission to apply for fresh bail in the Renukaswamy murder case before he completes a year in jail. He argued that the trial was progressing slowly and new developments necessitated a preliminary hearing. Darshan has also sought clarification that the court’s earlier order will not bar him from applying for bail if there is further delay in the trial or other important events. The actor has been in custody since August 2025 after his bail was cancelled.
SS Rajamouli’s perfection pushes the limits
Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed that it took almost an entire day to film a single scene in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu. According to the actor, the shot took about 94 to 97 because Rajamouli was not satisfied with the result. Despite spending several hours filming the sequence, the director asked the actors to come back the next day and shoot again. Prithviraj praised Rajamouli’s perfectionism, calling him the hardest working director he has collaborated with.
Mammootty’s response Amma Controversy
Veteran actor Mammootty briefly reacted to the recent developments within AMMA following Shweta Menon’s resignation. Asked about the controversy, he remarked, “I was wondering why you didn’t ask that.” Opting not to elaborate, Mammootty urged patience, saying the situation should be allowed to unfold naturally. He added that a resolution would eventually be reached and described the issues as matters that would be resolved in due course.
