The southern film industry had yet another busy day with legal events, personal announcements, political highlights, and exciting updates on the films they are making. Stories from the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries grabbed attention and kept fans engaged throughout the day. Here are some great South cinema stories that you shouldn’t miss.
Sudha Kongara moves court on ‘Parasakthi’ payment
Director Sudha Kongara has sued the makers of “Parasakthi”, saying they failed to pay her the agreed amount of Rs 8.39 crore. The court has responded to the case, making the pay dispute one of the biggest talking points in the Tamil film industry.
The court has ordered an FIR in Ansiba Hassan’s complaint
Actress Ansiba Hassan got a big win after the Ernakulam Judicial Class Magistrate’s court accepted her complaint against Tini Tom. Earlier, the police refused to register a case, but the court ordered them to send the FIR to investigate the allegations against him. The order marks a major step forward in the high-profile controversy of the Malayalam film industry.
Raghava Lawrence explains rumors about Trichy East election
Raghava Lawrence has made it clear that he will not contest from the Trichy East constituency, putting an end to recent political speculation. He said, “Joining politics today and becoming an MLA at the same time is not dharma,” adding that such an opportunity should go to dedicated party workers. Confirming his decision to enter politics, Lawrence said he will announce the party he will join in the future.
Rahul Ravindran left X after a walk
Director-actor Rahul Ravindran announced that he was withdrawing X after facing abusive messages and death threats during an online controversy. The backlash followed her comments on social media, where trolls targeted her and her family. Stating that the hate had affected his mental peace, Rahul decided to leave the platform, saying that he no longer wanted social media to control his thoughts.
Yash teases ‘Toxic’ female characters
Yash teased the much-awaited reveal of the female cast of ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.’ Responding to fans on X, he said, “Sit down! Mom, take some time to come!” and confirmed that the announcement will be made on July 1 at 11:33 AM. The update is expected to feature a special promotional video featuring the female stars of the film.