Vettaiyan’s trailer release to Konda Surekha issue: South newsmakers of the week
This week brought significant buzz in the South entertainment industry with some major events that kept social media talking. Here’s a recap of the top six stories that grabbed headlines:
1. Rajinikanth’s Health Scare
Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on 30th September. He had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart which was treated by a non-surgical, transcatheter method…Rajinikanth is stable and is doing well. He should be home in two days: Apollo Hospital,… pic.twitter.com/NnaEVFnMKX
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2024
Fans were concerned as the legendary actor Rajinikanth was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on September 30 due to severe stomach pain. It was later revealed that he had swelling in a blood vessel near his heart. Fortunately, Rajinikanth underwent a successful medical procedure and has been recovering well. After his discharge, the superstar expressed his gratitude to fans and well-wishers for their support and prayers.
2. Thalapathy 69 Cast Reveal
#Thalapathy69 Squad 🔥💣#ThalapathyVijay #PoojaHegde #HVinoth #MamithaBaiju #GauthamMenon #Priyamani #Narain #Prakashraj #Thalapathy69CastReveal #BobbyDeol #Anirudh #Galatta pic.twitter.com/tgT2fiAIVB
— Galatta Media (@galattadotcom) October 3, 2024
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film, Thalapathy 69, directed by H. Vinoth, is creating a lot of excitement. The film’s cast was recently revealed, with Bollywood actor Bobby Deol joining the team for his second Tamil project. Actresses Pooja Hegde, Priyamani, and Mamitha Baiju will also be part of the cast. Notably, Vijay has once again teamed up with his Leo co-star Gautham Vasudev Menon for this project, adding to the film’s buzz.
3. Konda Surekha’s Comments on Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Divorce
🚨 Minister Konda Surekha says KTR is the reason for divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha
Lot of heroines got married quickly & moved out of cinema field bcos of KTR
KTR took drugs, got them habituated and did rave parties, played with their lives and did blackmail.… pic.twitter.com/s5tIstmlme
— Bharat Media (@RealBharatMedia) October 2, 2024
Telangana Minister Konda Surekha sparked controversy this week by making defamatory remarks about Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce, even implicating BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao (KTR). The South Indian film industry reacted strongly, with legendary actor Nagarjuna slamming the politician and filing a defamation case against her. He expressed his anger on social media and plans to pursue further legal action.
4. Vettaiyan’s Trailer Release
The trailer for Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Vettaiyan was released on October 2, ahead of its official release on October 10. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the film portrays Rajinikanth as an encounter specialist police officer. The intense trailer showcases a showdown between Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, who plays an ideological opponent advocating a humane approach to law enforcement. The film promises to be an action-packed spectacle with a strong cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier.
5. Game Changer’s Song “Raa Macha Macha”
The second single from Ram Charan’s highly anticipated film Game Changer, directed by S. Shankar, was released on September 30. The song, titled “Raa Macha Macha,” features an energetic and colorful dance sequence with folk dance styles from various regions, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal. Fans are thrilled to see Ram Charan in this vibrant song, which has already made waves on social media.
6. The Tragic Death of Rajendra Prasad’s Daughter
Actor #RajendraPrasad‘s daughter #Gayatri (38) passes away due to heart attack. pic.twitter.com/DTYfP4Of3B
— KLAPBOARD (@klapboardpost) October 5, 2024
Tragedy struck the Telugu film industry with the sudden death of veteran actor Rajendra Prasad’s daughter, Gayatri. She suffered a heart attack on October 4 and passed away despite the efforts of medical professionals. The news was met with an outpouring of grief, with prominent figures like Allu Arjun and Chiranjeevi attending the funeral. Several other celebrities expressed their condolences on social media, paying tribute to Gayatri’s memory.
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