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The South cinema trade has been buzzing with thrilling information, contemporary film launches, and loads of celeb chatter. As we transfer nearer to 2025, let’s take a more in-depth have a look at the highlights from the previous week that captured everybody’s curiosity.
South Newsmakers of the week:
1. Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil maintain a Christian-style marriage ceremony
Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil tied the knot on December 12, 2024, and since then, a pleasant array of images from their lovely marriage ceremony in Goa has been shared. On this memorable second, Keerthy additionally revealed her Christian-style ceremony along with her new husband.
Wearing a surprising white robe, the actress had a Christian marriage ceremony after holding a Hindu-style ceremony earlier that day. Sharing a passionate kiss, the actress captioned the publish, “#ForTheLoveOfNyke.”
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2. South celebs mourn Zakir Hussain’s demise
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain handed away earlier this week on the age of 73. Thought of one of many biggest legends within the music trade, the maestro was mourned by a number of celebrities from the South, who highlighted his irreplaceable contribution to the world of music.
Many outstanding figures, together with Kamal Haasan, AR Rahman, Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and others, paid heartfelt tributes to the tabla maestro as he bid farewell to the world.
3. Atlee set to bankroll a thriller film with Vijay Sethupathi in lead
In an unique report from Pinkvilla, it was revealed that filmmaker Atlee will likely be bankrolling a brand new Tamil film starring Vijay Sethupathi, following the discharge of the Varun Dhawan-starrer Child John.
Based on sources, the movie will likely be a thriller, meticulously crafted to showcase Vijay Sethupathi within the lead position. In an unique masterclass interview, Atlee confirmed the undertaking and revealed that it’s at the moment within the developmental stage. The filmmaker additionally shared that they’ve been engaged on the undertaking for 2 years and promised that it is going to be a improbable enterprise.
4. Mrunal Thakur replaces Shruti Haasan in Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit
Dacoit: A Love Story, starring Adivi Sesh within the lead position, was introduced earlier with Shruti Haasan as the feminine lead. Nevertheless, amid hypothesis concerning the actress exiting the undertaking, the makers confirmed that Mrunal Thakur has changed her within the lead position.
In a brand new announcement made on December 17, 2024, the makers unveiled the primary look of Mrunal Thakur from the film, showcasing her in a gritty and action-oriented avatar.
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Moreover, a current report urged that Shruti Haasan determined to half methods with the movie after her co-actor grew to become overly concerned within the script. Though the report didn’t specify the actor’s title, it claimed that the actress selected to step away from the undertaking as a consequence of this purpose, together with frequent modifications to the capturing schedule, with dates being pushed backwards and forwards.
5. Suriya makes first public look at Vanangaan audio launch after Kanguva launch
After the much-hyped movie Kanguva failed to fulfill viewers expectations, actor Suriya made his first public look onstage because the chief visitor on the audio launch of the Arun Vijay-starrer Vanangaan.
The movie, directed by Bala, was initially purported to characteristic Suriya within the lead position however underwent script modifications that led to his exit. On the audio launch occasion, Suriya expressed his gratitude in direction of the director, acknowledging how Bala’s steering in cinema formed him into the actor he’s at the moment.
6. Indian 3 launch and Sport Changer 4th single
In a current interview with Vikatan, director Shankar addressed the destructive suggestions he obtained for the Kamal Haasan-starrer Indian 2. Whereas the movie garnered blended evaluations from each the general public and critics, speculations arose that the third installment, Indian 3, is perhaps pushed for a direct OTT launch.
Nevertheless, Shankar debunked these rumors, promising that Indian 3 would have an unique theatrical launch. Moreover, the director shared updates about his upcoming movie Sport Changer with Ram Charan, describing it as an entire industrial entertainer that audiences will completely get pleasure from.
Moreover, the fourth single from Sport Changer, titled Dhop, is about to be launched in Dallas, USA, on December 21, 2024, at 9 PM native time, which corresponds to December 22, 2024, at 8 AM IST in India.
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