Vijay’s Mookambika Temple visit, Suriya’s gift to RJ Balaji, ‘Peddi’ scenes trimmed: Top 5 South stories of the day | Tamil Movie News
It was indeed an eventful day for the South film industry, with celebrity announcements, heartwarming gestures, and major film updates creating a buzz among audiences. While some developments heightened anticipation for upcoming projects, others sparked conversations across social media. Here’s a roundup of the biggest South cinema stories making headlines today.
Raghava Lawrence clarifies his political stand
Raghava Lawrence has revealed that he is considering entering politics, but said the final decision will depend on public opinion. The actor-filmmaker stated that he has never sought power or a political position and only wants to serve society. He has asked people to share their views before he announces his future plans.
Suriya gifts RJ Balaji a new car
Suriya gifted a brand-new car to ‘Karuppu’ director RJ Balaji, who shared a heartwarming video of the actor taking the vehicle for a drive through Chennai. Along with the video, RJ Balaji thanked Suriya for believing in him from day one and helping turn his dream into reality, calling the gesture a moment he will always cherish.
‘Peddi’ makers remove controversial scenes
Following criticism, the makers of ‘Peddi’ have reportedly removed scenes involving Janhvi Kapoor’s character and trimmed several controversial portions. Some dialogues, flashback sequences, and key scenes featuring Divyenndu, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Boman Irani have also been re-edited. The revised version is expected to arrive in theatres after receiving fresh censor approval.
Vijay visits the Kollur Mookambika Temple
Actor-turned-politician Vijay offered prayers at the famous Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka, during his return journey from New Delhi. Wrapped in a red silk shawl, he greeted devotees with folded hands and a warm smile. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of him, while photos and videos from the spiritual visit quickly went viral on social media.
GV Prakash joins ‘VenkyAnil5 ‘ as composer
National Award-winning composer GV Prakash Kumar has officially joined Anil Ravipudi’s ‘VenkyAnil5’, starring Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram. The announcement was made through a fun promotional video that quickly went viral. GV Prakash thanked Anil Ravipudi for the warm welcome and said he is excited to create memorable music for the film. Fans are now expecting a chartbuster album from this promising collaboration.
