It’s been another busy day for the South film industry, with major updates on film circles, celebrities and industry developments. From movie announcements and promotions to legal proceedings and celebrity reactions, there are stories to keep fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a quick roundup of the hottest news headlines.
‘daman ‘ BTS creates new buzz
BTS’s ‘Dharman’ video reveals the making of Rajinikanth’s eye-catching first look poster. The use of the iconic dialogue “Ketta Paiyan Sir Avan” and the dark visuals hint at the character’s dangerous side. After the release of the BTS film, the makers have released a new poster featuring Rajinikanth in a stylish doctor’s guise, confirming that the Ashwath Marimuthu-directed shoot has officially begun.
Naveen Polishetty’s viral surprise across India
Naveen Polishetty kicks off the promotions of his next pan-India film with an entertaining viral video in his signature style. The film 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. Naveen called it the “most expensive reel” and a “Rs 5,000-crore frame” and added his signature humor while teasing the upcoming project. Backed by the producers of “Pushpa,” the yet-to-be-announced artist has already sparked a lot of curiosity among fans.
Darshan transferred to Supreme Court again
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has moved the Supreme Court seeking permission to file a fresh bail plea in the Renuka Swamy murder case before spending another year in jail. He believed the trial was moving slowly and new developments required an early hearing. Darshan also sought clarification that previous court orders should not prevent him from applying for bail if the trial is further delayed or there are other significant developments. The actor has been detained since August 2025 when his bail was cancelled.
SS Rajamouli’s Perfection Pushing the Limits
Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed that a scene with Mahesh Babu in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi took nearly a whole day to shoot. According to the actor, the sequence was shot around 94 to 97 times as Rajamouli was not satisfied with the results. According to reports, despite taking several hours to shoot the scene, the director asked the actors to come back the next day and reshoot it. Prithviraj praised Rajamouli’s perfectionism and called him the most hard-working director he had ever worked with.
Mammoth reacts AMMA dispute
Veteran actor Mammootty has briefly reacted to the latest developments in AMMA following Shwetha Menon’s resignation. When asked about the controversy, he said: “I want to know why you haven’t asked this question yet.” Mammootty chose not to elaborate further and urged patience, saying the situation should be allowed to develop naturally. He added that a solution would eventually be reached, describing the issues as issues that would be resolved in due course.
