Trigger warning: This article contains gruesome details of murder, violence, and death, which some readers may find disturbing.
Be it the controversy surrounding Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, accused in an alleged murder case, or Pawan Kalyan’s swearing-in ceremony, a lot happened in the South entertainment industry last week.
If you missed any of these updates, don’t worry, because as always, Pinkvilla is back with its top South newsmakers of the week.
This week’s South Newsmaker
1. Controversy of Darshan Thoogudeepa
In a shocking development, Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his alleged girlfriend Pavithra Gowda have been arrested by Bengaluru police on charges of murder. According to reports, Chitradurga pharmacist Renuka Swamy had made derogatory comments against Gowda, which he did not like. Darshan Thoogudeepa then instigated the murder.
According to a report in India Today, the three men have confessed to their crime and said that they killed Renuka on the instructions of Darshan.
2. Kalki 2898 AD Trailer Release
After a long wait, the trailer of Prabhas’s film Kalki 2898 AD was released on June 10. This interesting trailer of 3 minutes and 3 seconds shows a world where there is an atmosphere of despair. A supreme leader, who sees himself as a god, controls all the resources of Kashi, the last city in the world, leaving many people feeling hopeless.
As soon as the trailer was released, tremendous reactions started pouring in on social media. The trailer has really increased the excitement for the release of Kalki 2898 AD on June 27.
3. Release of the Maharaja and Harom Hara
Talking about the top South newsmakers of this week, two most awaited films were released on Friday (June 14). The first is Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja and the second is Sudheer Babu’s Harom Hara. Both the films have received a good response from the audience so far.
Directed by Gyan Sagar Dwaraka, this Sudheer Babu starrer is a powerful action film which has been compared to KGF by movie lovers. People loved Sudheer Babu’s performance in all the action sequences and also his magical chemistry with Malavika.
Talking about Maharaja, many praised the crime thriller for its strong screenplay and excellent performances from Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap. They also liked the non-linear format used by the director, which was a brilliant move that made Maharaja a complete hit.
4. Pawan Kalyan’s oath ceremony as Deputy Chief Minister
Andhra Pradesh’s new assembly formed its government on June 12 with Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in ceremony, with Pawan Kalyan taking oath as his deputy. Several high-profile personalities, including the Konidela family, attended the ceremony.
Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan’s landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections has left a deep impact on their supporters. As soon as the actor-turned-politician took oath, the entire venue reverberated with loud cheers, which shows the hold he has on his fans.
5. Maharaja Actor Pradeep K Vijayan found dead
Tamil actor Pradeep K Vijayan was found dead at his home on June 12. According to a report in India Today, he was found by his friend, who had been trying to contact him for the past few days. The report states that Pradeep’s friend contacted the police when his calls were not answered.
According to reports, Pradeep’s body has been sent to the government hospital for post-mortem. According to reports, the investigation into the actor’s death is still underway.
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