South Newsmakers of the week: Vettaiyan release, SSMB29 update to Oviya’s private video leak controversy

South Newsmakers of the week: Vettaiyan release, SSMB29 update to Oviya's private video leak controversy

As a long-time follower of South Indian cinema and a frequent visitor to the local movie theaters, I must say this week has been nothing short of exhilarating! The release of Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan has certainly stirred up quite the buzz, and I can’t help but feel a sense of pride as I watch one of our very own superstars take center stage on the global platform.


This past week in South Indian cinema, I found myself particularly captivated by the premiere of Rajinikanth’s Tamil film, Vettaiyan. The excitement surrounding this movie has been palpable among fans, largely due to its impressive lineup of stars such as Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil.

In other developments, there’s some exciting news about Mahesh Babu’s upcoming movie, SSMB29, which has been generating buzz everywhere. To sum up, it’s been quite a happening week in the realm of South Indian films. Here are five major stories that made headlines this past week.

Oviya private video leaked

Lately, a private video supposedly of actress and Bigg Boss Tamil star Oviya was widely shared on social media platforms. Responding to this, Oviya posted an image on Instagram that seems to reference her leaked clip. Additionally, she calmly addressed one comment requesting a longer version of the video by saying, “Next time, mate.” At present, there’s no verification about the video’s authenticity as some people have claimed it to be false.

Vettaiyan

2024 saw one of Tamil cinema’s biggest releases, Vettaiyan starring Rajinikanth, rake in over 100 crores at the global box office within only two days. Despite receiving mixed reviews initially, this multi-starred production has maintained a strong presence at the box office. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the movie also features Manju Warrier, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and others. Coincidentally, Dhruva Sarja’s Kannada film Martin also debuted in cinemas this same week.

SSMB29

At a recent gathering, it was officially announced that the production of SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, will commence in January, as confirmed by director SS Rajamouli’s father and co-writer Vijayendra Prasad. A popular video clip circulating on social media features Prasad stating that, compared to typical story creation which takes three to four weeks, the process for Mahesh Babu’s film took a full two years. Simultaneously, Mahesh Babu is dedicating effort towards his physical makeover for the movie. His new appearance with long hair and a full beard has sparked intrigue among cinema enthusiasts, leaving them eager to learn more about the upcoming project.

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South Newsmakers of the week: Vettaiyan release, SSMB29 update to Oviya's private video leak controversy

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2024-10-13 16:37