South Indian cinema witnessed a flurry of interesting developments today, ranging from the buzz surrounding Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' reportedly eyeing a special release date to actress Avika Gor opening up about a difficult shooting experience. There was also excitement over a possible connection between the upcoming films of the 'RRR' duo Ram Charan and Jr NTR — 'Peddi' and the tentatively titled 'NTRNEEL'. Meanwhile, Kannada actor-director JP Thuminad entered a new phase in his personal life.
'Jana Nayagan' Release Details
Vijay's much-awaited film 'Jana Nayagan' is once again making headlines, with a Filmibeat report suggesting that the makers are considering a new release date. According to the report, the film is expected to hit theatres on June 22, which also coincides with Vijay's birthday. Directed by H Vinoth, the film was initially slated for a Pongal release but reportedly got delayed due to certification-related issues. Later, leaked HD clips from the film surfaced on social media. The movie features a star-studded cast including Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju. The project is also being described as Vijay's final film before entering politics.
Avika Gor on Working in 'Ugly Story'
Actress Avika Gor recently opened up about her experience while shooting for the Telugu film 'Ugly Story' during an event. She revealed that, for the first time in her career, she felt uncomfortable on a film set. According to the actress, the dark tone of the film and the nature of her character left her feeling disturbed and, at times, even disgusted.
Buzz Around Jr NTR's First Glimpse
Moving to another major Telugu project, recent reports suggest that the theatrical prints of Ram Charan's 'Peddi' may include the first glimpse of Jr NTR's rumoured film 'Dragon', according to 123Telugu. The two actors previously shared screen space in 'RRR', and fans are excited about the possibility of another big-screen connection between the stars. The teaser of Jr NTR's film, directed by Prashanth Neel, is also reportedly expected to release officially on the actor's birthday later this month.
Vidya Balan in 'NBK112'?
Another major Tollywood update revolves around the tentatively titled 'NBK112', which is expected to bring together Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Koratala Siva. According to a report by Gulte, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is likely to join the project in a pivotal role. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the same so far.
'Su From So' Fame JP Thuminad Gets Married
Kannada actor-director JP Thuminad, who gained widespread recognition after 'Su From So', recently tied the knot with his longtime partner Rashmika in a traditional ceremony held in Mangaluru. The wedding was attended by close friends, family members, and a few members of the Kannada film industry. The filmmaker also shared pictures from the ceremony on social media.
