Some of the most talked-about projects in South Indian cinema have been in the news today. Director RJ Balaji was visibly emotional while opening about the delay of Suriya and Tisha starrer ‘Karuppu,’ while there was happy news from actor Prabhu’s family as Aadhik Ravichandran and Aishwarya Prabhu welcomed a baby boy. Malayalam film Athiradi received positive reactions from the audience. In Telugu cinema, the ‘RRR’ duo Ram Charan and Jr NTR are busy where their respective projects. Let’s take a detailed look into the top South Indian cinema news stories of the day.
RJ Balaji gets emotional over ‘Karuppu’ release
Actor and director RJ Balaji teared up during an emotional address on the delay of ‘Karuppu’, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan. RJ Balaji, in his Instagram post, broke down and apologised to fans for the film’s release delay, as many fans had been eagerly waiting for updates on the film. The team reportedly faced unexpected production and scheduling issues, which has now pushed the release of the film further. Fans have shown strong support for the movie ever since it was announced.As per the latest updates, it is reported that the film will be hitting the big screens on May 15. Multiple celebrities, including Dhanush, Dulquer Salmaan, Vignesh Shivan, GV Prakash Kumar and others extended their support to RS Balaji over the release delay.
Aadhik Ravichandran and Aishwarya Prabhu welcome baby boy
Filmmaker Aadhik Ravichandran and actress Aishwarya Prabhu have welcomed a baby boy, bringing happiness to veteran actor Prabhu and his family. The joyful news quickly spread across social media, with celebrities and fans pouring in congratulatory wishes for the couple. The announcement has become one of the happiest updates from the Tamil film industry this week.
Tovino Thomas ’s ‘Athiradi’ receives positive early reactions online
Malayalam film Athiradi, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, has received strong early reactions from audiences on social media. Fans especially appreciated the chemistry between the lead actors, calling it one of the film’s biggest strengths. Several social media users also spoke about a surprise cameo appearance that has reportedly impressed audiences and added excitement inside theatres.
Ram Charan’s Peddi crosses major pre-sales mark
The upcoming Telugu film ‘Peddi’, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, has crossed USD 250K in North American pre-sales even before its release. The makers have also planned a grand music launch event in Bhopal on May 23. It is believed that the film could open strongly at the global box office because of Ram Charan’s popularity after recent blockbuster successes. It is set to hit the big screens globally on June 4, 2026. As per a social media update shared by Prathyangira Cinemas.
Special birthday update planned for Jr NTR’s film with Prashanth Neel
The team behind Jr NTR’s upcoming film with ‘KGF’ and ‘Salaar’ director Prashanth Neel has teased a special announcement for May 20, ahead of the actor’s birthday celebrations. The update comes with a picture of the director and actor engaged in a conversation. The post shared by the makers asked fans to “wait for May 20th,” increasing curiosity online. Since Prashanth Neel is known for large-scale action entertainers, expectations for the film are already very high. It is expected that a title reveal and first-look poster will be released soon.
