south indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026

South Indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026: Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row, ‘Drishyam 3’ and AMMA crisis explained |

South Indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026 It has been a turbulent year for the South Indian film industry, with several high-profile legal battles making headlines in 2026. Issues ranging from intense censorship disputes and copyright infringements to landmark personality rights lawsuits and messy divorces have dominated the entertainment space. Notably, Thalapathy Vijay’s…

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Shreyas Talpade: ‘I didn’t qualify for a loan’: Shreyas Talpade on how Shah Rukh Khan helped him buy his first house, Farah Khan reacts saying, ‘we paid you so little for Om Shanti Om’ | Hindi Movie News

During Farah Khan’s cooking vlog at Shreyas Talpade’s home, the actor revealed that ‘Om Shanti Om’ helped him buy his first house in Mumbai. When the bank rejected his home loan, Farah got him a letter from Shah Rukh Khan in two days, and the loan was sanctioned that evening. Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah…

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8 years of sanju ranbir kapoors extraordinary transformation into sanjay dutt still leaves fans in awe

Ranbir Kapoor: 8 Years of ‘Sanju’: Ranbir Kapoor’s extraordinary transformation into Sanjay Dutt still leaves fans in awe | Hindi Movie News

8 Years of ‘Sanju’: Ranbir Kapoor’s extraordinary transformation into Sanjay Dutt still leaves fans in awe Rajkumar Hirani‘s ‘Sanju’ has completed eight years since it first arrived in cinemas, reminding audiences of the film that transformed Ranbir Kapoor into one of Bollywood’s most iconic and controversial stars, Sanjay Dutt. Released in 2018, the biographical drama…

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Shanthanu Bhagyaraj: ‘My gratitude will last a lifetime,’ expresses Shanthanu as he thanks CM Vijay for honoring his late father K. Bhagyaraj | Tamil Movie News

Kindnesses are always recalled when times are tough. This was precisely what actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj thought about when he expressed gratitude to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for supporting his family after the passing of his famous filmmaker father, K. Bhagyaraj. The sentimental message posted on social media touched the hearts of many fans, as…

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Khushbu and Sundar C pay last respects to K. Bhagyaraj after Chennai return; Shanthanu’s emotional hug leaves everyone moved |

The death of the legendary director and actor K. Bhagyaraj has created deep sadness in the entire Tamil film industry, with many popular actors still paying their respects to the deceased’s family members. The “King of Screenplay” died of a heart attack, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. While many celebrities paid their last respects during…

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French audience erupts in applause for SS Rajamouli’s ‘Eega’ during Paris screening |

SS Rajamouli is currently on a cinema tour across Europe, where some of his biggest films are being screened for international audiences. As part of the special event, ‘RRR’, ‘Eega’ and the ‘Baahubali’ saga are being shown. ‘Eega’ iconic scene gets huge response from French audience SS Rajamouli’s team recently shared a video from the…

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Vishnu Vishal breaks SILENCE on Vijay fans’ criticism, ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ star clarifies why he called Rajinikanth ‘Thalaivar’ | Tamil Movie News

Actor Vishnu Vishal responded to the criticism surrounding his recent comments made during the promotions of ‘Gatta Kusthi 2.’ The sequel to the 2022 sports drama ‘Gatta Kusthi,’ starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi, is set to hit theatres soon, on July 3. During the film’s release occasion, the actor discussed how negativity prevails in…

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Firoz A Nadiadwallah confirms Priyadarshan is out of ‘Hera Pheri 3’: ‘No, he is not part of it’ | Hindi Movie News

Producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah confirmed that Priyadarshan will not be directing ‘Hera Pheri 3’, saying “No, he is not part of it.” He also praised his long-standing collaborators Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, and assured fans that Hera Pheri 3 is moving in the right direction. Producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah, fresh off the release of…

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Kangana Ranaut: ‘Weirdo using us to satisfy her demonic fantasies’: Kangana Ranaut REACTS to claims she hurt Vir Das during KISSING scene | Hindi Movie News

Journalist Simi Chandoke claimed on a podcast that Kangana Ranaut injured Vir Das during a kissing scene in ‘Revolver Rani’. Vir dismissed the claims as “pure fiction,” calling Kangana a true professional. Kangana thanked Vir and slammed the journalist, calling her a “weirdo” with “demonic sex fantasies.” Kangana Ranaut has come out swinging in response…

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rajkumar hirani on vir hiranis pritam and pedro debut dont think youre going to get it just because youre my son

Rajkumar Hirani: ‘Don’t think you’re going to get it just because you’re my son’: Rajkumar Hirani on Vir Hirani’s ‘Pritam and Pedro’ debut | Hindi Movie News

Rajkumar Hirani on Vir Hirani’s ‘Pritam and Pedro’ debut: ‘Don’t think you’re going to get it just because you’re my son’ Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani is making his OTT debut with the cybercrime comedy-drama ‘Pritam and Pedro’, and the series carries an added significance as it marks the acting debut of his son, Vir Hirani. But…

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