Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’ poster, Mammootty’s reaction to AMMA controversy, Darshan moves SC: Top 5 South stories of the day | Tamil Movie News

The South film industry had another busy day, with major updates emerging from the world of film, celebrities and developments in the industry. From movie announcements and promotional campaigns to legal proceedings and celebrity reactions, various storylines kept fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest headlines that made the news.

‘in the dharmaBTS sparks a new buzz

BTS video ‘Dharman’ has shed light on the making of Rajinikanth’s eye-catching first look poster. The use of the iconic dialogue, ‘Ketta Paiyan Sir Avan’ along with the dark visuals hint at a dangerous side to the character. After the BTS video, the makers unveiled a new poster featuring Rajinikanth in a stylish doctor avatar, confirming that the shooting of the Ashwath Marimuthu directorial has officially begun.

Naveen Polishetty’s pan-Indian viral surprise

Naveen Polishetty has kicked off promotions for his upcoming pan-Indian film in his signature style with a fun viral reel. The video brings together star directors Prashanth Neel, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Sukumar and Rishab Shetty in a single frame, making it one of the most talked about promotional clips online. Calling it his “costliest cart” and a “Rs 5,000 crore frame”, Naveen added his signature humor as he teased the upcoming project. Backed by the makers of ‘Pushpa’, the yet-to-be-announced entertainer has already generated massive curiosity among fans.

Darshan moves the Supreme Court again

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has moved the Supreme Court, seeking permission to file a fresh bail plea in the Renukaswamy murder case before he completes a year in jail. He argued that the trial is moving slowly and that new developments warrant an early hearing. Darshan has also sought clarification that the earlier court order should not prevent him from applying for bail if there is further delay in the trial or other significant events. The actor has been in custody since August 2025 after his bail was cancelled.

SS Rajamouli’s perfection goes beyond limits

Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed that a single scene in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu took almost a whole day to shoot. According to the actor, the shot took between 94 and 97 takes because Rajamouli was not satisfied with the result. Despite spending hours filming the sequence, the director asked the actors to come back the next day and reshoot it. Prithviraj praised Rajamouli’s perfectionism, calling him the hardest working director he has ever worked with.

Mammootty reacts AMMA controversy

Veteran actor Mammootty briefly reacted to the recent developments within AMMA following Shwetha Menon’s resignation. When asked about the controversy, he commented: “I was wondering why I hadn’t asked yet.” Choosing not to elaborate further, Mammootty appealed for patience and said the situation should be allowed to unfold naturally. He added that a resolution would eventually be reached and described the issues as matters that would be resolved in due course.