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The day was another eventful one in the world of South cinema, packed with emotional moments, major announcements, international honours and exciting updates about some of the industry’s biggest stars. Several developments from the film world kept fans talking on social media. Here are the top South cinema stories of the day. Shanthanu’s heartfelt note…

Priyadarshan confirms exit from Akshay Kumar starrer Hera Pheri 3, says film may ‘never hit the screen’ amid legal issues (Image credits: Instagram) The future of Hera Pheri 3 appears to have hit another roadblock. Filmmaker Priyadarshan has confirmed that he is no longer associated with the much-awaited sequel, adding that he is uncertain whether…

Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’, one of the most talked-about thrillers of the year, is all set for its world television premiere. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film follows Shivani Roy as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of several girls. Rani Mukerji made a powerful comeback with ‘Mardaani 3’, the newest installment in one of Bollywood’s…

Penelope Keith passes away at 86 after battling cancer. Trigger warning: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Dame Penelope Keith, best known for roles in sitcoms like ‘The Good Life’ and ‘To The Manor Born’, has passed away. She was 86 and had been battling cancer. Dame Penelope Keith passes away at 86 Famed…

Farah Khan revealed during a cooking vlog with Shreyas Talpade that Shah Rukh Khan personally paid to fly the entire cast and crew of around 50 people to Dubai for the ‘Happy New Year’ premiere. Shah Rukh also gave up his Rs 42 lakh share for ‘Deool Band 2’. Farah Khan visited actor Shreyas Talpade‘s…

South Indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026 It has been a turbulent year for the South Indian film industry, with several high-profile legal battles making headlines in 2026. Issues ranging from intense censorship disputes and copyright infringements to landmark personality rights lawsuits and messy divorces have dominated the entertainment space. Notably, Thalapathy Vijay’s…

Lauryn Hill honoured with the Living Lifetime Legend award Veteran rapper and singer Lauryn Hill was recently honoured for her contributions to the music industry at this year’s BET Awards. Not only that, but the star was also honoured with a dazzling performance from some of the biggest names in the industry right now, including…

During Farah Khan’s cooking vlog at Shreyas Talpade’s home, the actor revealed that ‘Om Shanti Om’ helped him buy his first house in Mumbai. When the bank rejected his home loan, Farah got him a letter from Shah Rukh Khan in two days, and the loan was sanctioned that evening. Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah…

The Korean action team led by Mr. Oh, who previously worked on ‘Dhurandhar’, has been roped in for Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally’s tentatively titled SVC63, produced by Dil Raju. The makers are set to make an official announcement soon for an Eid 2027 release. Earlier, buzz around Salman Khan‘s tentatively titled ‘SVC63’ had taken…

After selling out a show in Cardiff, Metallica donated around GBP 20,000 to a foodbank in the area. Legendary rock band Metallica recently celebrated their latest sold-out show by giving back to the community. According to the latest updates, the famed band recently donated around GBP 20,000 after their show sold out at the Principality…