South Newsmakers of the week: SS Rajamouli accidentally reveals title of NTRNEEL, Good Bad Ugly makers face lawsuit from Ilaiyaraaja

This past week, the Southern film industry has been abuzz with numerous updates catching people’s attention. As the weekend approaches, let me share some of the most noteworthy developments that have sparked excitement among viewers:

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South Newsmakers of the Week

1. SS Rajamouli accidentally reveals Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel project’s title

During my recent encounter with the public, I, as a dedicated follower, had the fortunate opportunity to learn some exciting news about the upcoming collaboration between Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel. The highly anticipated project, previously referred to as NTRNEEL, has now been officially confirmed by visionary director SS Rajamouli that its title is indeed “Dragon”. This revelation effectively quells any lingering speculation regarding the film’s name.

During his stay in Japan, prior to the launch of RRR: Behind and Beyond, Rajamouli was queried about the prospect of Telugu cinema’s future. In expressing his optimism for three forthcoming movies, he highlighted Dragon as one of his preferred choices.

He also mentioned that his upcoming selections include the movie “Peddi,” featuring Ram Charan, as well as “Spirit,” a film starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

2. Jaat Director Gopichand Malineni to collaborate with NBK and Pawan Kalyan

Based on a recent exclusive report by TopMob, it’s anticipated that film director Gopichand Malineni will team up with actors Nandamuri Balakrishna and Pawan Kalyan in an upcoming project. Insiders familiar with the situation suggest that this collaboration will mark a reunion for the director with NBK following their work together on Veera Simha Reddy.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve got an exciting update regarding my upcoming film project! We’re currently immersed in the scripting phase and anticipate rolling cameras in the latter half of 2025. Moreover, discussions are underway for me to collaborate with the talented Pawan Kalyan on this venture. While we haven’t secured final approval just yet, fingers crossed, filming will commence in 2026 if everything falls into place!

3. Musician Ilaiyaraaja files lawsuit against Good Bad Ugly makers

Music legend Ilaiyaraaja has taken legal action against the producers of Good Bad Ugly due to alleged copyright violations. It’s been reported that some of his musical creations were utilized in the film featuring Ajith Kumar without his consent. He is seeking the removal of these compositions, a financial compensation amounting to 50 crore rupees, and a public apology as a resolution.

In response, it’s been clarified that the creators obtained the necessary licenses from the record labels prior to releasing the music.

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2025-04-19 21:52