The film industry in the South had another busy day, with major updates emerging from the worlds of cinema, celebrities, and developments in the industry. From movie announcements and promotional campaigns to legal proceedings and celebrity reactions, many stories keep fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a quick roundup of the biggest headlines making news.
‘Dharman ‘ BTS ignites a new buzz
‘Dharman’ BTS video sheds light on the making of Rajinikanth’s eye-catching first-look poster. The use of the iconic dialogue, “Ketta Paiyan Sir Avan,” along with dark visuals, shows a delicate side of the character. After the BTS video, the makers unveiled a new poster featuring Rajinikanth in a stylish doctor avatar, confirming that the shooting for the Ashwath Marimuthu directorial has officially begun.
Naveen Polishetty’s viral pan-India surprise
Naveen Polishetty has kick-started promotions for his next pan-India film in his trademark style with a fun viral reel. The video brings together star directors Prashanth Neel, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Sukumar, and Rishab Shetty 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 huge curiosity among fans.
Darshan moved the Supreme Court again
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has moved the Supreme Court, seeking permission to file a fresh bail plea in the Renukaswamy murder case before completing a year’s imprisonment. He argued that the trial was progressing slowly and that new developments warranted an early hearing. Darshan also sought clarification that the court’s earlier order should not prevent him from applying for bail if there is further delay in the trial or other important developments. 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 a scene in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu took almost a day of filming. According to the actor, the shot went through 94 to 97 takes because Rajamouli was not satisfied with the result. Despite spending hours filming the sequence, the director reportedly asked the actors to come back the next day and shoot it again. Prithviraj praised Rajamouli’s perfectionism, calling him the hardest working director he has ever worked with.
Mammootty reacts to: momma: controversy:
Veteran actor Mammootty briefly reacted to the recent developments within AMMA after Shwetha Menon’s resignation. When asked about the controversy, he said, “I wonder why you haven’t asked that yet.” Opting not to elaborate further, Mammootty urged patience and said the situation should be allowed to unfold naturally. He added that a resolution would eventually be reached and described the issues as matters to be resolved in due course.
