This past week has been eventful for the South Indian entertainment industry, with significant developments ranging from legal controversies to major film releases. Here are the top stories that made headlines.
1. Darshan Thoogudeepa’s Legal Trouble
Bengaluru police arrested Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his alleged partner, Pavithra Gowda on murder charges. According to reports pharmacist Renuka Swamy from Chitradurga had made derogatory remarks about Gowda, leading to her murder allegedly incited by Darshan. Media reported that three individuals confessed to the crime claiming they acted on Darshan’s orders.
2. Kalki 2898 AD Trailer Release
The highly anticipated trailer for Prabhas’ film “Kalki 2898 AD” was released on June 10. The trailer, lasting just over three minutes, depicts a dystopian future where a supreme leader controls the last city on Earth, Kasi. This has generated significant buzz on social media raising excitement for the movie’s release on June 27.
Kalki 2898 AD Movie Update
Record-Breaking Sales: Kalki 2898 AD has crossed $1.5 million in pre-sale records in North America, making it the fastest to reach this milestone.
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3. New Film Releases: Maharaja and Harom Hara
Two much-awaited films, “Maharaja” and “Harom Hara,” were released on June 14.
Maharaja:- Directed by Gnanasagar Dwaraka, this crime thriller has been praised for its tight screenplay and stellar performances by Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap. The film’s non-linear narrative has also been well-received.
Harom Hara:- Starring Sudheer Babu, this action-packed movie has drawn comparisons to “KGF” due to its intense sequences. Audiences have particularly appreciated Sudheer Babu’s performance and his chemistry with co-star Malvika.
4. Pawan Kalyan Sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister
On June 12, Pawan Kalyan took his oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh during the new assembly’s formation under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Many prominent figures including members of the Konidela family attended the ceremony.
5. Actor Pradeep K Vijayan Found Dead
Tamil actor Pradeep K Vijayan was found dead at his home on June 12. A friend, who had been unable to reach him discovered his body and alerted the police. The actor’s body was sent for a postmortem, and an investigation into his death is currently underway.
