South cinema is buzzing with exciting updates! Nagarjuna hails ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a game-changer, while Tovino Thomas’s ‘Pallichattambi’ teaser enthralls the audience. Props from Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film are mistakenly identified as real weapons, and Rishabh Shetty shares a warm Tamil conversation with Vijay Sethupathi. Jibin Gopinath also participated in Vetrimaaran’s ‘Arasan’.

Today, South cinema saw major casting updates, a viral on-ground incident, celebrity praise and a teaser launch that created buzz across platforms. Here’s a look at the top five stories from South cinema that are making headlines.

Nagarjuna says ‘Dhurandhar: Revenge‘A game-changing film

Nagarjuna praised ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, calling it an “incredible film” that blew his mind. He said that the film is inspirational and has the potential to change filmmaking. While praising the acting of the cast, the actor also praised director Aditya Dhar and the entire technical team.

Jibin Gopinath joins ‘Arasan’

Malayalam actor Jibin Gopinath has joined Vetrimaaran’s ‘Arasan’ starring Silambarasan and vijay sethupathi. Jibin revealed that her casting came as a surprise and described it as a “dream opportunity” to work with the acclaimed director. He also shared that the team supported him despite the language challenges in his first Tamil film. The actor said his role is “powerful and important”, adding to the intrigue surrounding the project.

Lokesh KanagarajMovie props mistaken for real weapons

More than 10 AK-47 rifles were found during a vehicle check in Chennai’s Ashok Nagar, causing panic among officials and the public. The weapons were later identified as film props for a project of Lokesh Kanagaraj and turned out to be fake. After verifying the required documents, the officials allowed the team to proceed without any problem. The incident soon went viral online, with social media turning it into humor through “reel gun” memes.

Miss the warm Tamil conversation with Rishabh Shetty Victory Sethupathy

Rishabh Shetty recalls the emotional moment when Vijay Sethupathi called him to praise ‘Kanthara’. He shared that Vijay initially spoke in English before appreciating the film. Rishabh replied in Tamil, which surprised him and the conversation continued in the language. He described it as a warm and emotional exchange that quickly became friendly and personal.

Tovino Thomas”Pallichattambi‘The teaser impresses

The teaser of Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Pallichattambi’ has gone viral online. Set in the 1950-60s, the teaser features suspenseful cinematography, moody lighting and interesting hints about the story. Jake Bejoy’s intense background score adds to the visuals. With its promising cast and entertaining tone, the film releasing on April 10 has created significant anticipation among the audience.