On May 29, South Indian cinema witnessed major announcements, emotional moments, and legal developments. Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who currently serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, made headlines alongside his son Jason Sanjay, who locked the release date for his directorial debut. Meanwhile, Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya took legal action against alleged deepfake misuse and objectionable online content. Here is a look at the top 5 South cinema stories that made headlines today.
Jason Sanjay's 'Sigma' Locks Release Date
In Tamil cinema, a major announcement came with 'Sigma', which marks the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, the son of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. The makers officially confirmed that the film will hit theatres on July 31. The upcoming film is expected to be an action thriller starring Sundeep Kishan in the lead role. The teaser and posters released so far have already made the project one of the most anticipated films among fans. The music for the film has been composed by S. Thaman.
Vijay's Traditional Look Goes Viral
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay also grabbed attention after photos and videos of him attending the housewarming ceremony of his close friend and manager Jagadish went viral online. For the occasion, Vijay opted for a traditional silk veshti paired with a white shirt. Reports suggested that the former actor maintained the same traditional look throughout the day, leaving government staff and officials pleasantly surprised to see him in a different style. Pictures and videos from the gathering quickly spread across social media, with fans praising Vijay's simple yet charismatic appearance.
Jayaram Shares Emotional Story About MS Dhoni's Family
From Malayalam cinema, actor Jayaram shared a heartwarming anecdote involving former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and his family. The actor, who will also be seen in Kantara Chapter 1, recalled how Dhoni's wife Sakshi Dhoni once revealed that their daughter Ziva Dhoni had fallen asleep listening to one of his songs. Jayaram also spoke about Sakshi's warm gesture when she reportedly touched his feet out of admiration during one of their meetings.
Shweta Menon Reacts to AMMA Association Controversy
Another development emerged from the Malayalam film industry amid the controversy surrounding actress Ansiba Hassan's complaint linked to the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Actor Shweta Menon refrained from making any public comments regarding the complaints raised by Ansiba Hassan. Reports suggested that she believes the matter should be resolved internally within the organisation.
Naga Chaitanya Approaches Delhi High Court
From Telugu cinema, Naga Chaitanya reportedly approached the Delhi High Court over alleged deepfake videos, AI misuse, and objectionable online content. According to reports, the actor's legal team argued that certain videos falsely linked him with his former wife and spread allegations claiming he cheated on her and damaged her career. During the proceedings, his team reportedly argued that the actor's public image and commercial value were being harmed and manipulated online for views and monetary gain.
