The film industry in the South had another busy day with legal developments, important personal announcements, political clarifications, and exciting updates from films in the making. Stories from the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries grabbed attention and kept fans engaged throughout the day. Here is a roundup of the greatest stories of South cinema that you should not miss.
Sudha Kongara moved in court regarding ‘Parasakthi’ salary bill
Director Sudha Kongara has filed a case against the makers of ‘Parasakthi’, saying they failed to pay him the agreed amount of Rs 8.39 crore. The court took up the matter, making the pay dispute one of the biggest talking points in the Tamil film industry.
The court ordered an FIR on Ansiba Hassan’s complaint
Actor Ansiba Hassan got a major legal victory after the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court accepted her complaint against Tini Tom. Earlier, the police refused to register a case, but the court ordered them to file an FIR and conduct an investigation into his allegations. The order marks a significant step forward in the high-profile dispute within the Malayalam film industry.
Raghava Lawrence cleared the air of Trichy East election rumours
Raghava Lawrence has made it clear that he will not contest from the Trichy East constituency, ending recent political speculation. He said, “Joining politics now and immediately becoming an MLA is not dharma,” adding that such an 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 quit X after trolling
Director-actor Rahul Ravindran announced that he deleted X after facing abusive messages and death threats during an online debate. Backlash followed his comments on a social issue, with trolls targeting him and his family. Stating that the hate had greatly affected his mental peace, Rahul decided to leave the platform, saying that he no longer wanted social media to control his emotions.
Yash teased in ‘Toxic’ revealed by female cast
Yash talks about the much awaited reveal of the female cast of ‘Toxic. A Fairytale for Adults.’ Responding to X’s fans, he said, “Calm down! Ladies take time to come!” and confirmed that the announcement will be revealed on July 1 at 11:33 AM. The update is expected to include a special promotional video introducing the film’s star-studded female cast.