On May 26, the South Indian cinema industry witnessed a mix of emotional moments, controversy, and personal loss. From a dramatic fan proposal to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu to backlash over the alleged mishandling of female fans at Ram Charan’s film Peddi event, here are the top five South cinema stories of the day.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Gets Proposed to at Event
During the trailer launch event of Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s upcoming film Maa Inti Bangaram, a fan breached security and jumped onto the stage. The fan went down on one knee and proposed to the actor-producer with a flower. Samantha, along with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru and the rest of the team, was seated on stage when the fan approached her. He later clicked a selfie with the actress, who remained calm and handled the situation gracefully.
‘Peddi’ Event Sparks Controversy
Meanwhile, Ram Charan’s promotional event for his upcoming film Peddi in Bengaluru landed in controversy after videos surfaced online allegedly showing female fans being manhandled by security personnel while trying to attend the gathering. The incident drew criticism on social media, with several fans expressing disappointment over the crowd management arrangements and demanding accountability from the organizers. In the viral videos, security guards could allegedly be seen forcefully handling fans attempting to get closer to the stage.
Filmmaker Cheran’s Mother Passes Away
Tamil filmmaker Cheran suffered a personal loss after his mother, Kamala Pandiyan, passed away at the age of 84. The National Award-winning director shared the heartbreaking news on social media, following which members of the film fraternity and fans extended their condolences. Kamala Pandiyan was remembered as a strong influence in Cheran’s personal life and career. Her final rites are expected to take place in Madurai.
Actor Bala Shares Emotional Video
Tamil and Malayalam actor Bala recently shared an emotional video on social media, opening up about the mental and emotional strain caused by his ongoing legal battles. Fighting back tears, Bala spoke about the stress he has been facing and revealed that he had remained silent for a long time to protect certain individuals while dealing with personal struggles.
Lokesh Kanagaraj Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Ending the day on a positive note, filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and shared a picture from their meeting on social media. The Leo director congratulated Vijay on his election victory and affectionately referred to him as “Anna” in his post.
