Kamal Ghorui
Today, the South film industry saw several casting changes, official clarifications, viral moments, and strong statements. Speculations were put to rest, confusions clarified, and delays reported. Here’s a quick look at the top five South cinema stories making headlines.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ dubbed versions delayed
The dubbed versions of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ were delayed due to pending censor clearance. Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada shows were cancelled, leaving fans disappointed. The censor process took longer than expected, affecting the planned simultaneous release. With certificates now issued, the regional versions are set to begin screening in theatres soon.
Keerthy Suresh exits ‘Yellamma’ after casting change
Keerthy Suresh has opted out of ‘Yellamma,’ surprising fans and the industry. According to Telugu Times, she stepped away after Devi Sri Prasad was confirmed as the lead. The casting change reportedly altered the film’s setup, leading to her decision. Bhagyashri Borse has now replaced Keerthy, while DSP gears up for his acting debut.
Sreeleela calls the viral video a misunderstanding
Sreeleela addressed the viral video from the ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ event, calling it a misunderstanding. She clarified that there was no uncomfortable moment and that the clip was taken out of context. The actress explained she turned back after hearing a sound, not in reaction to Mahesh. Sreeleela urged fans not to spread false narratives and asked people to avoid judging based on short clips.
Suresh Chandraa confirms ‘AK64’ director
Suresh Chandraa dismissed rumours about a director change in ‘AK64,’ confirming that Adhik Ravichandran remains at the helm. He stated that reports suggesting Siva had replaced him were false. He also added that the film is progressing as planned despite delays, with no changes made to the team.
Anushka Shetty slams marriage rumours
Anushka Shetty dismissed fresh marriage rumours through an official statement. Her team called out the media for spreading unverified news and invading her privacy. They also criticised the repeated focus on her age, calling it unfair and biased. The actress reiterated that marriage is a private matter and requested the media to refrain from speculating on the issue.
