The South cinema industry has discussed a lot this week, which has many updated waves. As we stop over the weekend, there are some highlights that stood the most among the audience:
Week south news maker
1. SS Rajamouli accidentally revealed the title of Junior NTR-Pacific Neil Project
In a recent conversation with the public, director SS Rajamouli accidentally revealed the title of Junior NTR and Prashant Neil Project. The temporarily titled film NTRNEEL was confirmed by a visionary director to nominate a dragon, with speculation to rest.
Rajamouli was in Japan, preparing for the release of RRR: behind and beyond, when he was asked about the future of Telugu cinema. Sharing his high hopes for three upcoming films, he mentioned Dragon as one of his top pics.
He further stated that he has the next two pics peddi, with Ram Charan, and Spirit, Prabhas directed by Sandeep Reddy Wanga.
2. Jait Director Gopichand Malineni to cooperate with NBK and Pawan Kalyan
According to a special report by Pinkvilla, Gopichand Malinani, director of Jait, is expected to cooperate with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Pawan Kalyan. Sources close to Vikas suggest that director Veera Simha Reddy is ready to reunite with NBK.
The film is expected to go on the floor in the second half of 2025 and is currently in the scripting phase. Additionally, Malineni is also interacting to work with Pawan Kalyan. Although the project is not yet green-lit, filming is expected to begin in 2026 if it is approved.
3. Music composer Ilaiyaraja files sued against good bad ugly manufacturers
Veteran music director Ilaiyaraja has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Good Bad Ugly for copyright violations. Reports claim that his compositions were used in Ajit Kumar starrer without his permission. He is asking for his expulsion, compensation of Rs 5 crore and a public apology.
However, the manufacturers have replied, saying that they had already gained authority from audio labels.
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