'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' premieres delayed, ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces fresh censor hurdle, Mrunal Thakur’s temple visit: Top 5 South stories of the day

South cinema witnessed a flurry of developments today, ranging from release disruptions and major collaborations to censor hurdles and star-led moments. From sudden premiere delays to exciting on-screen pairings and viral appearances, here’s a quick roundup of the top five South cinema stories making headlines.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ premiere disruption delays Tamil & Telugu shows

The Tamil and Telugu premieres of Dhurandhar: The Revenge were cancelled for the 5 PM shows due to delays in content delivery and technical glitches. Several theatres confirmed that refunds are being issued, with alternative arrangements made at multiple locations. The Ranveer Singh starrer eventually began screening from the 9 PM shows in both Tamil and Telugu versions.

AR Rahman–Mani Ratnam reunion confirmed

AR Rahman has officially reunited with Mani Ratnam, putting an end to speculation about Sai Abhyankkar composing music for the director’s next project. The iconic duo is set to collaborate once again on a romantic film starring Vijay Sethupathi. This marks their 19th collaboration since the classic Roja, with reports suggesting that Rahman has already composed a song as the project gains momentum.

‘Jana Nayagan’ faces fresh censor hurdle

The CBFC has referred Vijay’s Jana Nayagan to the Election Commission over concerns related to its political content. The move comes amid fears that the film could influence voters during the election period. While the re-censor review has been completed, the final decision now rests with the Election Commission, potentially pushing the film towards a post-election release window.

Rajinikanth–Shah Rukh Khan combo sparks massive hype

Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan are set to share screen space in a high-octane action sequence in Jailer 2. The duo will reportedly shoot in a car-crushing factory setup in Chandigarh. This marks the first time the two superstars will appear together on screen, generating massive excitement among fans. The sequence is expected to be a major highlight of the film.

Mrunal Thakur’s temple visit adds to ‘Dacoit’ buzz

Mrunal Thakur recently visited Pune’s Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir ahead of the release of Dacoit. The actress sought blessings and shared simple, elegant pictures from her spiritual visit. Her temple visit has further added to the buzz surrounding the upcoming action drama.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”