South newsmakers of the week: Prabhas’ 'Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire' to release in Spanish; Amala Paul announces pregnancy; Yash moved by the response to ‘Toxic’ launch

The New Year 2024 is finally upon us, and just like the rest of the world, the first week was indeed thrilling for South cinema as well. From Prabhas starrer ‘Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire’ prepping to go international, to newlyweds actress Amala Paul and her husband announcing their pregnancy, this week was an exhilarating journey for the industry. If you are a movie buff and in case you missed any of the major updates from South Cinema we have got you covered. Prabhas to Amala Paul, here are the newsmakers of the week from South cinema.

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Actress Amala Paul and her husband Jagat Desai announced their pregnancy. The newlyweds announced that they are expecting their first child together. In a joint statement on Instagram, the couple announced the good news. They broke the news with a pregnancy photoshoot and captioned, “Now I know that 1+1 is 3 with you!” Amala Paul and Jagat Desai tied the knot on November 5, 2023, in an intimate ceremony held in Kochi.
Amala Paul to Alia Bhatt, actors who embraced pregnancy soon after wedding​
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Prabhas starrer 'Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire' is gearing up for its Spanish release. Prashanth Neel’s film, which has minted over Rs 700 crore at the worldwide box office collection is going international. The film is all set to lit the screens in Latin America with the release of its Spanish version! The Prabhas starrer is releasing in Latin America on March 7. “#SalaarCeaseFire se estrenara en America Latina el 7 de marzo de 2024, en espanol, lanzado por @Cinepolis. !Preparate para la accion epica! #SalaarCeaseFire is releasing in Latin America on 7th March 2024, in Spanish,” the team said, confirming the same, in their post on X.

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Yash is deeply moved by the response he is receiving from the audience for his upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups’, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The actor, who is turning 38 on Monday, January 8, posted a heartfelt note thanking his fans for the love. “It's been nearly a month since we announced 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups', and the love and appreciation you have showered mean the world to me. Your excitement, reactions, theories, and analysis encourage me to do more. I know many of you are waiting to meet me on my birthday in person and share what you think of it. Trust me when I say this, to be able to be with you all is one of the things I treasure the most. But, we may have to wait a bit more since I will be away on 8th January. Even though not in person, every single wish from you all is and will always be very special. Love, Yash (sic),” he said in his social media note.

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Shobana’s presence at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent event in Thrissur has made headlines. The Prime Minister attended the Bharatiya Janata Party's Mahila Conference, held in Thrissur lately, and actor-dancer Shobana too graced the event. Her participation raised eyebrows, as Shobana often steers clear of politics. “Huge Fan Moment! An opportunity to meet the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his felicitation ceremony held at Thrissur on the passing of the Women's Reservation Bill where I was one of the guests…” Shobana said, about her participation, in a note shared on Instagram.

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