In the present day (December 17) turned out to be an thrilling day for followers of South Indian cinema. A number of developments grabbed consideration, starting from main movie updates and movie star interactions to viral moments on social media. From interviews to business controversies, right here’s a roundup of the important thing moments that acquired everybody speaking.
James Cameron chats with SS Rajamouli forward of ‘Avatar 3’ launch
The third instalment of James Cameron’s epic Avatar franchise is about to hit theatres quickly. Given Cameron’s huge fan following in India, the movie will probably be launched in a number of Indian languages. Forward of the discharge, James Cameron had a personal video interplay with acclaimed filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli. Rajamouli hailed Avatar as a benchmark for world cinema, whereas Cameron praised Rajamouli’s creative imaginative and prescient and expressed his need to go to the director’s filming areas in individual.
Samantha shares her 2026 resolutions
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is getting ready to welcome 2026 with readability and function. She not too long ago caught followers’ consideration by sharing her New 12 months’s resolutions on social media. Samantha revealed that her focus for 2026 will probably be on constructing deeper and extra significant connections. Her resolutions revolve round gratitude, bodily well being, group service, private development, and contribution. As she steps into a brand new part of life with husband Raj Nidimoru, Samantha seems optimistic and grounded concerning the yr forward.
Sobhita Dhulipala being pregnant rumours spark curiosity
Hypothesis is rife about whether or not actor Sobhita Dhulipala is anticipating her first baby with husband Naga Chaitanya. Whereas there was no official announcement, a latest remark by Nagarjuna Akkineni has fuelled curiosity amongst followers. Talking on Suman TV, Nagarjuna mentioned, “I’ll let you understand when the time is correct.” Comparable rumours had surfaced on social media in Could 2025, although household insiders had dismissed them as exaggerated. The couple, who acquired married in December 2024, have largely chosen to maintain their private lives personal.
Dr Biju slams Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
Filmmaker Dr Biju has strongly criticised the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy over the controversy surrounding the Worldwide Movie Pageant of Kerala (IFFK). The Central authorities not too long ago denied permission to display screen 19 movies, together with Palestinian titles. Dr Biju alleged that Academy president Ranjith was not current on the venue and questioned the dealing with of the scenario. He argued that scheduling movies earlier than receiving official approval was inevitable and known as the episode unprecedented within the competition’s 30-year historical past.
Allu Arjun ’s in-flight fan second wins hearts
Actor Allu Arjun as soon as once more discovered himself on the centre of fan love after an in-flight incident went viral on social media. An air hostess engaged on a Qatar Airways flight shared her “fan care” second after assembly the actor onboard. Allu Arjun reportedly acquired a particular welcome from the flight crew, highlighting each his stardom and his heat. The story triggered a wave of coronary heart emojis and reward from followers on-line.