The South film industry had another busy day with legal developments, significant personal announcements, political clarifications and exciting updates of ongoing films. Stories from the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries grabbed attention and kept fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a rundown of the biggest stories in Southern cinema that you can’t miss.
Sudha Kongara goes to court over ‘Parasakthi’ salary quotas
Director Sudha Kongara filed a case against the makers of “Parasakthi”, alleging that they had not paid her the agreed amount of Rs 8.39 crore. The court has taken up the matter, making the salary dispute one of the biggest talking points in the Tamil film industry.
Court orders FIR on Ansiba Hassan’s complaint
Actor Ansiba Hassan scored a major legal victory after the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Court accepted his complaint against Tini Tom. Earlier, the police had refused to register a case, but the court directed them to file an FIR and conduct an investigation into her allegations. The order marks a major step in the high-profile dispute within the Malayalam film industry.
Raghava Lawrence clears the air of Trichy East election rumours
Raghava Lawrence clarified that he will not contest from the Trichy East constituency, ending the recent political speculations. He said, “Joining politics today and immediately becoming an MP is not a dharma,” adding that such an opportunity should go to dedicated party workers. While confirming his decision to enter politics, Lawrence said he would announce the political party he is joining at a later date.
Rahul Ravindran leaves X after trolling
Director and actor Rahul Ravindran announced that he will delete X after facing abusive messages and death threats during an online debate. The backlash followed his comments on a social issue, with trolls targeting both him and his family. Saying that the hate had deeply affected his peace of mind, Rahul decided to leave the platform, stating that he no longer wanted social media to control his emotions.
Yash teases ‘Toxic’ female cast reveal.
Yash teased the much-awaited reveal of the female cast of ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’. In response to X’s fans, he said, “Relax! Women take time to come!” and confirmed that the announcement would be made on July 1 at 11:33 AM. The update is expected to contain a special promotional video introducing the film’s star-studded female cast.