Nagarjuna praises ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, Tovino Thomas’s ‘Pallichattambi’ teaser impresses, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film props mistaken: Top 5 South stories of the day

Today, South cinema saw key casting updates, a viral on-ground incident, celebrity appreciation, and a teaser launch that generated buzz across platforms. Here’s a quick look at the top five South cinema stories making headlines.Nagarjuna praised ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, calling it an “incredible film” that blew his mind. He said the movie is inspiring and has the potential to change filmmaking. The actor also lauded director Aditya Dhar and the entire technical team, while appreciating the performances of the cast. Malayalam actor Jibin Gopinath has joined Vetrimaaran’s ‘Arasan’, starring Silambarasan and Vijay Sethupathi. Jibin revealed that his 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 language challenges in his first Tamil film. The actor added that his role is “powerful and significant,” adding to the intrigue around the project.More than 10 AK-47 rifles were discovered during a vehicle check in Ashok Nagar, Chennai, causing panic among officials and the public. The weapons were later identified as film props for a project by Lokesh Kanagaraj and turned out to be fake. After verifying the necessary documents, authorities allowed the team to proceed without issue. The incident soon went viral online, with social media turning it into humour through “reel gun” memes.Rishab Shetty recalled a heartfelt moment when Vijay Sethupathi called him to praise ‘Kantara’. He shared that Vijay initially spoke in English before appreciating the film. Rishab responded in Tamil, surprising him, and the conversation continued in the language. He described it as a warm and emotional exchange that quickly became friendly and personal.The teaser for ‘Pallichattambi’, starring Tovino Thomas, has gone viral online. Set against a 1950s–60s backdrop, the teaser features suspenseful cinematography, moody lighting, and intriguing hints about the storyline. The intense background score by Jake Bejoy further elevates the visuals. With its promising cast and gripping tone, the film — slated for release on April 10 — has generated significant anticipation among audiences.