It’s been another busy day for the Southern film industry, including legal developments, important personal announcements, political clarifications, and exciting updates on films in production. Stories from the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries grabbed attention and kept fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a roundup of Southern movie stories you don’t want to miss.
Sudha Kongara Filed court case over ‘Parasakthi’ salary issue
Director Sudha Kongara has filed a case against the makers of “Parasakthi”, accusing them of failing to pay her the agreed amount of Rs 8.39 crore. The court has taken up the matter, making the salary dispute one of the biggest topics in the Tamil film industry.
Court orders FIR on complaint of Ansiba Hassan
Actor Ansiba Hasan has scored a major legal victory after her complaint against Tiny Tom was accepted at the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. Earlier, the police refused to register a case but the court directed them to file an FIR and conduct an investigation into her allegations. The order marks a major step forward in the high-profile controversy within the Malayalam film industry.
Ragava Lawrence Clarifying Trichidong Election Rumors
Raghava Lawrence has clarified that he will not contest from Trichy East constituency, ending the recent political speculation. “It is undharma to join politics today and become an MLA immediately,” he said, adding that such an opportunity should be given to enthusiastic party workers. While confirming his decision to join politics, Lawrence said he would announce the political party he will join at a later date.
Rahul Ravindran quits after spoof X
Director and actor Rahul Ravindran has announced that X will be removed after facing abusive messages and death threats during an online debate. He faced backlash after commenting on a social issue, with online trolls targeting both him and his family. Rahul said the hate had deeply affected his mental peace and he decided to leave the platform, saying he no longer wanted social media to control his emotions.
Yash Teases ‘Toxic’ Cast of Actresses
Yash teases the long-awaited reveal of the cast of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Adults. “Calm down! Ladies need time to come!” he responded to fans on The update is expected to feature a special promotional video introducing the film’s star-studded female cast.