South newsmakers of the week: Vijay’s selfie with fans at ‘G.O.A.T’ set; Jayaram makes his grand comeback with ‘Abraham Ozler’; ‘Hanu Man’ receives highly positive reviews

The south film industry witnessed a slew of new releases this week, including Mahesh Babu's action-packed 'Guntur Kaaram' and the fantasy film 'Hanu Man.' Let's delve into the top trending entertainment stories from the southern film industry for this week.

Vijay’s selfie with fans at ‘G.O.A.T’ set

Thalapathy Vijay, celebrated for his immense fan following, continues to make waves on social media. A recent selfie with fans taken at the shooting location of his upcoming film 'G.O.A.T' has garnered significant attention. Vijay's interactions with fans during the shoot have been widely discussed, especially as he appeared in a youthful avatar for his forthcoming movie.


‘Annapoorani’ withdrawn from OTT

Controversy surrounds Nayanthara's recent film, 'Annapoorani,' a cooking drama directed by Nilesh Krishna. The movie, released on OTT platforms a few weeks ago, faced backlash for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus. Mumbai police have filed an FIR against the film for promoting anti-Hindu content, leading to protests and online campaigns demanding its removal. In response to the controversy and continuous protests, the OTT platform has decided to withdraw 'Annapoorani' from its streaming service, leaving fans surprised.

‘Hanu Man’ scores high; ‘Guntur Kaaram’ receives mixed reviews

The mythological superhero film, 'Hanu Man,' made its theatrical debut on December 12 and has garnered positive acclaim for its engaging story, impressive graphics (GFX), and captivating visuals. Directed by Prashanth Varma, the film features Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Vinay Rai, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in key roles. With its compelling narrative of an ordinary man transforming into a superhero, 'Hanu Man' has captivated audiences, setting it apart from the mixed reviews received by the Mahesh Babu starrer 'Guntur Kaaram.'

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ postponed

The much-anticipated sci-fi film 'Kalki 2898 AD,' featuring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, has encountered a delay in its release. Amid speculations about the postponement, it has been officially confirmed that the high-budget movie will now hit the global screens on May 9th.

Jayaram’s grand comeback

Jayaram's latest film, 'Abraham Ozler,' is off to a spectacular start at the Kerala Box Office, surpassing expectations with an impressive opening. The movie, which generated over Rs 90 lakhs in advance pre-sales, is projected to exceed Rs 2 crores in first-day collections. As reported by 'AB George' on Twitter, the film achieved a superb opening at the Kerala Box Office, with an estimated gross collection of Rs 2.8 crores on its debut day. The success is attributed to robust evening and night show performances, making it a remarkable feat for a Jayaram-starrer.

Shravani Subramanya gets a sequel

The successful 2013 film "Shravani Subramanya," starring Ganesh and Amulya, is set to have a sequel titled "Once More Shravani Subramanya." Celebrating the original movie's ten-year anniversary in December, producer Suresh revealed plans for the sequel and announced auditions to cast new faces.

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