South Newsmakers of the Week: Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor’s Devara release, Sai Pallavi’s first look from Amaran and more

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As a lifestyle expert with years of experience immersed in the vibrant world of cinema, I must say that this past week has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for South Indian film enthusiasts like myself! From the much-awaited release of Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor’s Devara: Part 1 to Sai Pallavi’s captivating first look from Amaran, the South entertainment industry has once again proven its ability to deliver top-notch content that leaves audiences craving for more.

Over the past week, the South film industry has been abuzz with exciting news, ranging from the release of Devara: Part 1 starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali, to Sai Pallavi’s character introduction in her upcoming movie Amaran. In case you missed these updates due to your hectic schedule, don’t fret! We have compiled a list of the top 5 news updates that generated considerable buzz on social media for your perusal.

South Newsmakers of the Week

1. Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor’s Devara: Part 1 release

The most exciting event of the last week was undeniably the long-anticipated premiere of Devara: Part 1, starring Jr NTR and Bollywood rising star Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Kortala Siva, this highly anticipated film opened in theaters on September 27, 2024, and has been thriving at the box office thus far.

In Devara’s storyline, we follow a man whose influence spans over four coastal villages, earning him both fear and respect. The narrative unfolds as it chronicles the life of this bandit, or dacoit, and his transformation from a criminal to a legendary figure in the city, having renounced his criminal ways.

2. Sai Pallavi’s first look from Amaran out!

The upcoming movie of Sivakarthikeyan titled “Amaran,” featuring Sai Pallavi as his co-star, has been generating a lot of excitement on social media platforms, especially after the makers revealed the character portrayed by Sivakarthikeyan from this film. Notably, “Amaran” is a biographical drama that honors Major Mukund Varadarajan, who was martyred posthumously.

On X (previously Twitter), Raaj Kamal Films revealed an enthralling video featuring Sai Pallavi as Indhu Rebecca Varghese, the wife of the martyred Major. Accompanying the video, the creators detailed Sai Pallavi’s character as the ‘core of Amaran’. Directed by Rajkumar Periaswamy and slated for release on October 31, 2024, Amaran is produced by Kamal Haasan. Initial reactions indicate that Sai Pallavi has won over viewers with her remarkable portrayal of Indhu.

3. Pawan Kalyan and Karthi’s row amidst the laddu controversy

In light of the ongoing debate over the Tirupati Laddus, actor Karthi drew attention as he labeled the matter as delicate and decided to refrain from expressing his views on it. At a recent public gathering, he stated, “Let’s not discuss Laddu right now; it’s a sensitive subject.

Following his outburst, Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, strongly cautioned actors in a press conference held in Vijayawada on September 24. He expressed, “Yesterday at a film event, they joked about Tirumala Laddu. I earnestly ask them to consider their words carefully before discussing the Tirumala Laddu. This is not a subject for jest. As actors, you are respected, but please refrain from making such disrespectful remarks towards Sanathana Dharma.” After Pawan Kalyan’s passionate reaction garnered attention, Karthi issued an apology on his social media platforms.

4. Lookout notice against Malayalam actor Siddique

A search alert was put out by the police in Kerala following accusations of sexual misconduct made against actor Siddique, who subsequently disappeared from sight. This action came after the High Court declined to grant him a preemptive bail in this case of alleged sexual assault.

Following this, Siddique decided to take his case to the Supreme Court, contesting the High Court’s decision. Simultaneously, the Crime Branch instructed the Kochi police to apprehend him regarding the ongoing case. Not long after, the Malayalam actor disappeared. However, a recent article in Onmanorama suggested that his phone briefly connected before going offline again.

5. Karthi and Arvind Swamy’s Meiyazhagan’s release

Additionally, the movie “Meiyazhagan” starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy was released in theaters on September 27, 2024, alongside the Jr NTR starrer “Devara.” Directed by Prem Kumar C, known for his work on the film “96,” this movie tells a story about two cousins who eventually become bitter rivals.

Meiyazhagan, starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy, among others like Rajkiran, Sri Divya, Devadarshini, is generating favorable reactions from both audiences and critics. The film, running for approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes, was launched under the title Sathyam Sundaram in Telugu.

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2024-09-28 15:54