Well, we are sure that no one will forget 2020 thanks to the pandemic crisis of COVID-19, which paused our lives. Now talking about the south industry, we saw several announcements of biggies but apart from them stars like Rajinikanth, Prabhas, Vijay Sethupathi, Jr NTR, Pooja Hegde and SS Rajamouli grabbed our attention for their projects and statements. So, let's check them in detail...
Rajinikanth's adventurous episode with Bear Grylls
The megastar of Kollywood, who is known for delivering several blockbusters, made an appearance with Bear Grylls' in Into The Wild. In the career span of over 40 years, this was Rajinikanth's first television project ever. The actor shot the episode at Bandipur, Karnataka.
Prabhas announces three pan-India films
Post the global success of Baahubali franchise, Prabhas became one of the most bankable stars and has announced not one or two but three pan-India films, which includes Nag Ashwin's sci-fi venture with Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone, Adipurush alongside Saif Ali Khan and KGF helmer Prashanth Neel's Salaar. All these films will be made on a massive scale and will be released in multiple languages.
COVID-19 effect in south
Just like Bollywood, we saw several stars from south getting contracted with novel coronavirus, which included Tamannaah Bhatia, Prithviraj Sukumaran, SS Rajamouli and his family members were among the big names.
Sandalwood drug case
Just like Bollywood, we saw Sandalwood drug case grabbing the headlines this year. While actresses Sanjjanaa Galrani and Ragini Dwivedi got arrested by Bengaluru police's Central Crime Branch in this case, Vivek Oberoi's brother-in-law, Aditya was also booked under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Malayalam film Jallikattu chosen as India's official entry to Oscars
Filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery's Malayalam film Jallikattu has been chosen as the official entry to the upcoming Oscars from India. The film is based on the short story named Maoist by Hareesh and stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran in key roles.
Vijay Deverakonda helps over 17000 middle-class families during lockdown
Arjun Reddy star Vijay Deverakonda extended his helping hand to needy people in the crisis of Coronavirus as he supported over 17000 middle-class families through his Middle Class Fund (MCF). Things like groceries, medicines and other essentials commodities were supplied to the needy ones.
Anushka Shetty reacts to marriage rumours with Prakash Kovelamudi
The Baahubali actress, Anushka Shetty, who was earlier linked with co-star Prabhas, got our attention in March this year when the rumours of her marriage with director Prakash Kovelamudi surfaced on the internet. The actress opened up on these rumours and said, "None of that news is true. I don't get affected by such rumours. I don't know why my wedding is such a big deal for anyone. Nobody can hide a relationship. How can I hide my wedding? It is a very sensitive matter and people should deal it with some sensitivity."
Kamal Haasan summoned after Indian 2 mishap
In February an unfortunate accident happened on the sets of Indian 2, where three people lost their lives. Post that, actor Kamal Haasan was summoned by the police and arrived dutifully for the interrogation. Talking to the media later, Kamal Haasan said, "Police summoned me to collect details about the crane accident. I'm one of those who escaped unhurt. It's my duty to narrate the sequence of incidents."
Vijay Sethupathi quitting Muthiah Muralidaran biopic
A few months back popular Kollywood actor Vijay Sethupathi, who came on board to play Muthiah Muralidaran in the legendary spinner's biopic, decided to quit the project after facing criticism from the audience on social media. The Vikram Vedha star shared the press release of 800 and captioned it, "Thank you and good bye" in Tamil. While this decision may have cheered a particular group, it has disappointed the fans of Murali and VJS.
Tribal community criticising Jr NTR's skull cap in SS Rajamouli's RRR
The introductory promo of Jr NTR as Komaram Bheem in SS Rajamouli's RRR was lauded by fans and movie buffs. But the scene in which Jr NTR was wearing skull cap landed into controversy as the tribal community felt it was an insult to their hero. "Komaram Bheem fought against the Nizam and his Razakar army. He took up arms against Nizam soldiers until his last breath. Why has Rajamouli shown Komaram Bheem wearing a Muslim skull cap? This has hurt the sentiments of thousands of adivasis. Such blatant falsehood in the name of history. If he wants to make a movie, let him show the belly buttons of women. Why insult our God? If Rajamouli fails to remove such portrayal of Komaram Bheem, we will dig his grave," warned the aadivasis in a statement to Telugu 360.
Pooja Hegde getting trolled for 'degrading' south industry
Popular south and Bollywood actress Pooja Hegde was brutally trolled on social media, when she admitted in an interview with Anupama Chopra that south cinema has an 'obsession with navels and midriffs' Sharing the details about her film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Pooja added, "Yes, Allu Arjun's character is obsessed with my legs in the film but after pointing it out to Trivikram about how it could come across as, he added scenes where she punishes him for being so blatant about it. She also makes him see the error of his ways, but not everyone could grasp that. But of course, objectification is never okay." Later, shared a clarification note on her social media account, which reads, "Things I said in a recent interview are being misinterpreted. The things I said can be twisted but the love I have for Tollywood can't be. Telugu film industry has always been vital for me. This is even known to my fans who love my movies. I always say I will never give in to misunderstandings but I will still reinstate, I will forever be indebted to the Telugu film industry."
Meera Mitun's abusive remarks against Thalaivar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay
The self-proclaimed supermodel Meera Mitun targeted Kollywood biggies on social media including Rajinikanth, Suriya, Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan. In one of her tweets, she attacked the two megastars and wrote, "TN boycotted me, thanks for the same thats why am a supermodel now , opened nationally, internationally . Also kollywood against me, thats y am in bollywood & hollywood. But What I don't understand is Why is TN still behind my ass, talking(harassing)about me is their only Job ?! TN for tamilians, hindus i supppse, but malaylis, christians have dominated , doing injustice to a tamilian woman. But why are they still behind my ass ! Idk when my anger rages like kannagi who fired madurai, I would do the same to TN ! @narendramodi Destroy TN ! TN is dying, save all ur ass. My ass is in a luxurious safest place living the best of my life. @rajinikanth (kannada ) @actorvijay ( Christian ) are doing the best to defame me ?! I won't hesitate to take it legally on cyberbullying Woman harassment Act ! God is watching ?? "
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