As a lifestyle expert with years of experience immersed in the dynamic world of cinema, I must say that this week has been nothing short of thrilling for the South industry. From weddings to mourning, new projects to comebacks, it’s a rollercoaster ride we all love being part of.
Trigger: This article contains mention of death.
Over the last week, the southern film industry has been abuzz with exciting updates, new film releases, and lots of celebrity gossip. Let’s delve deeper into the most intriguing news from the past seven days that grabbed everyone’s attention as we approach 2025.
South Newsmakers of the week:
1. Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil hold a Christian-style wedding
On December 12, 2024, Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil exchanged vows, and since then, captivating images from their lovely wedding in Goa have been circulated. During this special occasion, Keerthy unveiled her Christian-style nuptials with her new spouse.
In a beautiful white dress, the actress got married in a Christian service following a traditional Hindu ceremony earlier. On her social media, she posted a heartfelt kiss picture with the caption: “#ForeverWithNyke.
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2. South celebs mourn Zakir Hussain’s death
Legendary tabla player Zakir Hussain, aged 73, passed away recently. Known as one of the most influential figures in the music industry, his passing has been lamented by many notable personalities from the Southern region. They emphasized his unique and indispensable impact on the realm of music.
Notable personalities like Kamal Haasan, AR Rahman, Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and others expressed emotional homages as the renowned tabla virtuoso said his final goodbyes.
3. Atlee set to bankroll a thriller movie with Vijay Sethupathi in lead
According to a special report from TopMob, it has been unveiled that filmmaker Atlee is set to finance a fresh Tamil film featuring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, after the premiere of the movie titled Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan.
Based on what’s been reported, this upcoming movie is said to be a gripping thriller, expertly designed to feature Vijay Sethupathi as the main character. In an exclusive interview, Atlee announced the project and disclosed that it’s still in the process of being developed. The director also mentioned that they’ve been working on this project for two years now, hinting at an exciting production ahead.
4. Mrunal Thakur replaces Shruti Haasan in Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit
In a previous announcement, Dacoit: A Love Story featured Adivi Sesh and Shruti Haasan as the leads. Yet, rumors swirled about Shruti possibly leaving the project. Now, it’s been confirmed that Mrunal Thakur will take over Shruti’s role instead.
On December 17, 2024, the creators revealed an initial glimpse of actress Mrunal Thakur for the upcoming film, presenting her in a tough and action-focused role.
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It was also indicated in a more recent account that Shruti Haasan opted to leave the film, allegedly because her co-star exhibited excessive interest in the script’s development. The article did not disclose the actor’s identity, but it stated that she departed from the production primarily due to this issue, as well as continuous alterations in the shooting schedule, with dates being constantly rescheduled.
5. Suriya makes first public appearance at Vanangaan audio launch after Kanguva release
Following the underwhelming performance of the highly anticipated movie “Kanguva,” actor Suriya graced the stage for the first time in public, serving as the chief guest, at the audio release event for the film “Vanangaan” featuring Arun Vijay.
Initially, the movie was planned to star Suriya as the main character, directed by Bala. However, script modifications resulted in Suriya leaving the project. During the event for the music release, Suriya thanked Bala, recognizing how his direction in filmmaking significantly influenced Suriya’s acting career.
6. Indian 3 release and Game Changer 4th single
During a conversation with Vikatan, director Shankar discussed the criticism he faced regarding the Kamal Haasan-led movie, Indian 2. Despite having varying opinions from both audiences and critics, there’s been talk that the next chapter, Indian 3, could potentially bypass a traditional cinema release and go straight to an online streaming platform instead.
Instead, Shankar dismissed those rumors, assuring that Indian 3 would only be available in movie theaters first. Moreover, the filmmaker provided insights into his next project titled Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan, stating it as a full-fledged commercial flick that viewers will find extremely enjoyable.
Moreover, the fourth track from the album “Game Changer,” named Dhop, will be launched in Dallas, USA on December 21, 2024, at 9 PM local time. This event takes place on December 22, 2024, at 8 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
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2024-12-21 21:52