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South Newsmakers of the Week: Pushpa 2 gets NEW release date, Bala’s third marriage, Kichcha Sudeepa’s mother passes away, and more

Umito October 26, 2024

Trigger Warning: This article contains information about the sexual assault and death of an individual, which may be triggering for some readers.

Last week started with the shocking news of Kichcha Sudeep’s mother passing away. Also, we have seen many major updates in showbiz, be it that of Allu Arjun. Pushpa 2the new release date of or the teaser of Prabhas’ The Raja Saab.

Additionally, the week also saw significant buzz on social media as Yash shared updates regarding his upcoming films Toxic and KGF 3. Didn’t find time to stay updated with the top news from the Southern entertainment industry? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Discover the 6 best journalists from the South of the week below:

Southern journalists of the week

1. Pushpa 2: The Rule gets a NEW release date

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s much-awaited film Pushpa 2 has yet another release date. Yes, it’s true. Scheduled to hit theaters on December 6, the Sukumar directorial will now release on December 5. The news was confirmed by Allu Arjun who shared a captivating poster of Pushpa 2 on his social media.

Fans who have been waiting for the sequel since the release of the first part are extremely excited as the film is expected to arrive a day earlier than the initial date. Apart from Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil will also reprise his role from Puspa: The Rise.

2. Yash confirms Toxic and KGF 3 delay with Prashanth Neel

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Rocking star Yash has released major updates regarding his highly anticipated upcoming films – Toxic and KGF 3 in a recent interview. Speaking to Anupama Chopra, Yash confirmed his collaboration with Prashanth Neel for the third installment of KGF 3 and said that they talked a lot about the project. Additionally, he said that KGF 3 will be a massive cinematic experience.

During the same interview, Yash also spoke about Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic and said that the project was delayed. In the interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he said it was premature to announce the release date before filming began.

3. Actor Bala’s third marriage

Amid controversy with his ex-wife Amritha Suressh, actor Bala got married to his relative Kokila in an intimate ceremony. It is pertinent to mention that this is Bala’s third marriage. After his marriage, Bala found himself a victim of hatred and negativity.

As quoted by Manorama, Bala said, “Many people have blessed us, but many trolls have also appeared. This is my last marriage. When I asked Kokila if she was sad about the trolls, she said no. When I asked why, she said she didn’t know Malayalam. I have one piece of advice for trolls and negative commenters; if you add a little english to the trolls we will understand. We won’t understand if everything is in Malayalam. Anyway, everyone be well.

4. Jani Master gets interim bail

Master Jani

Choreographer accused of rape Master Jani was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court on October 24. According to a report by TOI, the HC asked Jani Master to refrain from interfering in the victim’s life. Furthermore, the court also asked the choreographer to stay in touch with the investigators handling the case. Meanwhile, Jani Master has been removed from Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, as confirmed by the film’s producer.

5. Death of Kichcha Sudeep’s mother

Kichcha Sudeep's mother dies

In a shocking turn of events, Kichcha SudeepaSaroja Sanjeev’s mother passed away after battling age-related illnesses on Sunday, October 20. As per reports, she breathed her last at Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru in the wee hours of the day. After losing her mother, Kichcha Sudeepa wrote a heartfelt note on social media. He wrote: “I have no words to express the pain I feel right now, I am unable to accept the Void or accept what has happened. Everything changed in 24 hours.

6. Prabhas’ Raja Saab Movement Poster

Prabhas’ upcoming film The Raja Saab has been the talk of the town for quite some time. The makers of the horror comedy have released an intriguing animated poster for Rebel Star’s anniversary. In the poster, Prabhas can be seen sitting on a royal throne, while the background reflects a sense of eeriness and thrill. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab will hit the theaters on April 10, 2025. The upcoming film is produced under People Media Factory.

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