Diwali film releases to ANR Award for Chiranjeevi: South newsmakers of the week
This past week brought a lot of excitement to the South Indian entertainment world, with major Diwali film releases, a notable legal development for Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, and the prestigious ANR National Award ceremony. Here are the top five highlights:
1. Diwali 2024 Film Releases
Diwali 2024 movies Report#LuckyBaskhar – Super positive#Amaran – Positive #KA – Positive #BloodyBeggar – Mixed (Avg)#Brother – Decent pic.twitter.com/Huy5LwEC31
— RicheR…🇪🇸🌶️ (@RICHROSHAN1) October 31, 2024
Diwali was extra special this year, with six major South Indian movies hitting theaters on October 31. Jayam Ravi’s Brother, Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi’s Amaran, Kavin’s Bloody Beggar, Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Bhaskar, Sriimurali’s Bagheera, and K Abbavaram’s KA competed for audience attention. While Amaran, Lucky Bhaskar, and Bloody Beggar received highly positive feedback, the other films had mixed to positive reviews. The coming days will show which films succeed at the box office.
2. Darshan Thoogudeepa’s Interim Bail
“granted six-week conditional interim bail to actor Darshan, holding that humane treatment to all is a requirement of law and any failure to address health issues could lead to serious consequences” pic.twitter.com/5cEafCW8Ce
— Karthik 🇮🇳 (@beastoftraal) October 31, 2024
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, accused in a murder case, was granted six weeks of interim bail by the Karnataka High Court on October 30 due to health concerns. The court allowed bail with conditions, including a bond of Rs 2 lakh, two sureties, and the surrender of his passport. Medical reports indicated that Darshan requires surgery for spine and foot issues, and he is now hospitalized for treatment.
3. Tragic Passing of Nishadh Yusuf
#Kanguva Editor #NishadYusuf (43) Passed away!
రిలీజ్ కి ముందు ఇలా జరగడం బాధాకరం… pic.twitter.com/cV4nZaRHVV
— Rajesh Manne (@rajeshmanne1) October 30, 2024
Nishadh Yusuf, the editor of Kanguva, passed away unexpectedly. The 43-year-old was found dead in his apartment in Kochi. His sudden death has saddened the film industry, and Tamil star Suriya was among those who shared condolences. Local police are investigating the cause of death.
4. First Look of Rishab Shetty in Jai Hanuman
The Internet Is Mesmerized By Rishab Shetty’s Look As Lord Hanuman https://t.co/Qc7jG09j4E pic.twitter.com/HleYPbVZ0T
— NDTV Movies (@moviesndtv) October 31, 2024
Kannada actor Rishab Shetty was revealed as Lord Hanuman in Prasanth Varma’s upcoming film, Jai Hanuman. This film is a sequel to HanuMan and is part of Varma’s cinematic universe. In the first look, Rishab appears in a heartfelt portrayal of Hanuman, kneeling with an idol of Lord Rama and a tear in his eye.
5. Chiranjeevi Honored with ANR Award
It’s a legendary moment! MEGA STAR #Chiranjeevi receives the #ANRNationalAward from #AmitabhBachchan – a proud celebration of cinema’s finest! 👏✨ #ANRNationalAward2024 #MegaStarMagic pic.twitter.com/0PSdn4RzXe
— KLAPBOARD (@klapboardpost) October 28, 2024
Megastar Chiranjeevi received the prestigious ANR National Award on October 28. The award ceremony, hosted by Nagarjuna and his family, featured Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who presented the award. Photos and videos from the event have since gone viral. Sobhita Dhulipala, who is set to marry Naga Chaitanya, also attended.
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