Top 5 South Newsmakers: From Dhanush starrer Raayan’s new song, Thangalaan’s release date and more

The soulful song’s lyrics delve into feelings of yearning and bonding. For those not in the know, Raayan is Dhanush’s second directorial project, following Pa Paandi in 2017.

As an ardent fan of Dhanush, I can’t contain my excitement as I share this thrilling news! This upcoming movie, Raayan, holds a special place for me and for Dhanush as it marks his 50th film role. That’s right, fifty incredible performances by the talented actor we all admire. And get this – Raayan will be gracing our screens not just in Tamil, but also in Telugu and Hindi languages! What an amazing opportunity for fans like me to enjoy his artistry in various languages. Can’t wait any longer for its release!

2. Thangaalan’s release date

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my excitement for Chiyan Vikram’s upcoming movie, Thangalaan. With mounting anticipation, the filmmakers have graciously bestowed upon us a release date to look forward to. Indeed, this is an exciting development!

Amidst the historic landscape of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), the film Thangalaan is scheduled to debut on India’s Independence Day, August 15. Previously, this release date had been allocated for Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, but it has since been changed to December 6 instead.

In his directorial debut for the film “Thangalaan,” Pa Ranjith teams up with actor Vikram for the first time. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble, including Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, and Pasupathy, whose roles in the story have yet to be disclosed.

3. Legal trouble for Double iSmart

In simpler terms, the Telugu movie “Double iSmart” has gotten into trouble with the law following a complaint regarding the film’s use of a well-known verse from former Telangana Chief Minister Chandrashekar Rao without permission in the “Maar Muntha Chod Chinta” song.

A song with Ram Pothineni and Kavya Thapar as the artists is played during a joyous occasion. Some BRS leaders have taken offense to the inclusion of a particular line, which roughly means “What should we do?” in English, labeling it disrespectful.

According to Telangana Today’s news articles, Rajitha Reddy, a BRS party member, has submitted a complaint alleging inappropriate language use by Puri Jagannadh and his colleagues.

4. Tragic incident on Karth’s Sardar 2 sets

Surprisingly, stunt performer Ezhumalai tragically lost his life on the filming location of Sardar 2 with Karthi in July 16th. This sad incident occurred during the filming of an action scene for the movie Sardar 2.

Ezhumalai, a stuntman, tragically passed away after falling from a height of twenty feet during a shooting scene. This unfortunate incident resulted in internal bleeding that proved fatal for him. At the same time, Karthi went to pay his respects to Elumalai’s family in Chennai. On July 17, Sun News captured and shared footage of Karthi’s visit to offer his condolences to the bereaved family.

5. Manorathangal trailer release

Over the last few years, a team consisting of eight directors and some experienced Malayalam actors have been collaborating on an unique anthology series.

In simple terms, the anticipated nine-part series named Manorathangal brings to life stories from the acclaimed writer and filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair’s rich literary collection.

The trailer’s unveiling signals the imminent debut of Manorathangal on ZEE5, available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi versions, beginning August 15th.