The South cinema trade has seen fairly a buzz this week, with a number of updates making waves. As we shut in on the weekend, listed below are a number of highlights that stood out probably the most among the many viewers:
South Newsmakers of the Week
1. SS Rajamouli by chance reveals Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel undertaking’s title
In a current interplay with the general public, director SS Rajamouli by chance revealed the title of the Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel undertaking. The tentatively titled movie NTRNEEL was confirmed to be named Dragon by the visionary director, placing speculations to relaxation.
Rajamouli was in Japan, getting ready for the discharge of RRR: Behind and Past, when he was requested about the way forward for Telugu cinema. Whereas sharing his excessive hopes for 3 upcoming movies, he talked about Dragon as one among his prime picks.
He additional added that his subsequent two picks are Peddi, starring Ram Charan, and Spirit, the Prabhas starrer directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
2. Jaat Director Gopichand Malineni to collaborate with NBK and Pawan Kalyan
In response to an unique report by Pinkvilla, Jaat director Gopichand Malineni is anticipated to collaborate with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Pawan Kalyan. Sources near the event reveal that the director is about to reunite with NBK after Veera Simha Reddy.
The movie is anticipated to go on flooring within the second half of 2025 and is at the moment within the scripting stage. Moreover, Malineni is in talks to work with Pawan Kalyan as properly. Though the undertaking has not but been green-lit, filming is anticipated to start in 2026 if it will get authorised.
3. Musician Ilaiyaraaja information lawsuit towards Good Unhealthy Ugly makers
Veteran music director Ilaiyaraaja has filed a lawsuit towards the makers of Good Unhealthy Ugly for copyright infringement. Studies declare that his compositions had been used within the Ajith Kumar starrer with out his permission. He’s demanding their elimination, a compensation of Rs 5 crore, and a public apology.
Nevertheless, the makers have responded, stating that they’d secured the rights from the audio labels beforehand.
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