South Newsmakers of the Week: Jr NTR to star in Dadasaheb Phalke’s biopic, Samantha-Raj Nidimoru to move in together, more

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This week, there’s been lots of excitement in the Southern film industry as various news items have caused a stir. As the weekend approaches, let me share some notable developments that captured viewers’ attention the most.

South Newsmakers of the Week

1. Jr NTR to star in Dadasaheb Phalke’s biopic

According to a recent exclusive report from TopMob, Jr NTR is rumored to take on the lead role in an upcoming film portraying Dadasaheb Phalke. In September 2023, SS Rajamouli revealed the teaser video for Made In India, and it appears that the final version of the screenplay has now been completed.

Based on what I’ve heard from someone in the know, I can tell you that, as an ardent fan, I can hardly contain my excitement! Jr NTR was reportedly utterly amazed during the script narration for the movie centered around the birth and ascension of Indian Cinema, particularly its intricate details.

2. Thug Life trailer

On June 5, 2025, the movie “Thug Life,” starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR, is scheduled to premiere in theaters. This film, directed by Mani Ratnam, is an action-packed gangster story that revolves around the conflict between a father and his adopted son as they engage in fierce rivalry.

In two decades since their initial project together, the actor and director are reuniting for a new movie, which was first seen in the 1987 film “Nayakan”. Alongside Rajinikanth and Simbu, the cast includes Trisha Krishnan, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, Ashok Selvan, and several other notable actors in significant roles.

3. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru to move in together

According to reports, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru are said to be exploring the possibility of sharing a home together. As per the information available, these two individuals have been discussing the idea of living together and are currently on the hunt for suitable properties that suit their preferences. It appears that they are taking active steps towards making this arrangement a reality, as Raj Nidimoru was officially divorced from Shhyamali De in 2022 and has since found affection for Samantha following their joint project Citadel.

Additionally, it was made clear by the source that rumors about him having a child of his own are unfounded. The images showing him with a young girl were not of him but rather Krishna DK’s daughter.

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2025-05-17 19:07