In the bustling South Indian film industry this week, a flurry of releases has kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Notable highlights include Mahesh Babu’s action-packed ‘Guntur Kaaram’ and the fantastical ‘Hanu Man.’ Let’s dive into the top entertainment stories from the Southern film industry:
Vijay’s Social Media Frenzy: Thalapathy Vijay, renowned for his massive fan following, has been creating ripples on social media. A recent selfie with fans, taken on the set of his upcoming film ‘G.O.A.T,’ has become a talking point. Vijay’s interactions with fans, coupled with his youthful avatar in the film, have stirred considerable excitement.
‘Annapoorani’ Controversy: Nayanthara-starrer ‘Annapoorani’ has found itself in hot water. The cooking drama, directed by Nilesh Krishna, faced allegations of hurting religious sentiments. Mumbai police filed an FIR against the film, accusing it of promoting anti-Hindu content. In response to the controversy, the OTT platform decided to withdraw ‘Annapoorani’ from its streaming service.
‘Hanu Man’ Triumphs, ‘Guntur Kaaram’ Divides Opinion: ‘Hanu Man,’ the mythological superhero film released on December 12, has garnered praise for its engaging storyline and impressive visuals. Directed by Prashanth Varma, the movie features Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Vinay Rai, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. In contrast, the reviews for Mahesh Babu’s ‘Guntur Kaaram’ have been mixed.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Release Delayed: The highly anticipated sci-fi film starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ has faced a postponement in its release date. Officially confirmed, the movie is now set to hit global screens on May 9th, stirring anticipation among fans.
Jayaram’s Grand Comeback: Jayaram’s latest venture, ‘Abraham Ozler,’ has exceeded expectations with a spectacular opening at the Kerala Box Office. Surpassing Rs 90 lakhs in advance pre-sales, the film is projected to cross Rs 2 crores in first-day collections. With a remarkable debut day gross collection of Rs 2.8 crores, ‘Abraham Ozler’ has marked a significant achievement for a Jayaram-starrer.
Sequel for ‘Shravani Subramanya’: The 2013 hit film “Shravani Subramanya” is all set for a sequel titled “Once More Shravani Subramanya.” Celebrating the original movie’s ten-year anniversary in December, producer Suresh announced plans for the sequel and initiated auditions to cast new faces.