Ram Charan injured at ‘Peddi’ set, Pawan Kalyan’s wife Anna’s Instagram debut, ‘Youth’ team’s response to copyright violation: Top 5 South stories of the day

There was a lot of action today, with viral incidents, official statements, controversies, and stars’ reactions making headlines. From social media launches to powerful statements and set updates, here’s a quick look at the top five South cinema stories of the day.Pawan Kalyan’s wife, Anna Konidela, made her Instagram debut, instantly creating a buzz among fans. Her unseen photo with Pawan Kalyan went viral within minutes. She captioned it, “Long overdue. Feels like the right time now. With the blessings of @chiranjeevikonidela and support from @pawankalyan.”Her bio, “Russian Heart, Indian Soul,” also caught attention for its simplicity. Fans warmly welcomed her, and her follower count grew rapidly.Samuthirakani addressed his viral video controversy linked to Vijay, stating that it was misunderstood. “I knew they were recording, but only the last part was shared,” he clarified. He added, “They added their own meaning,” stressing that the clip lacked full context.“I say things as I feel… I don’t regret it,” he said. Amid the buzz around Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, he explained, “It came from concern and pain.”The team of ‘Youth’ responded to the copyright row over the use of a song. They stated, “The rights are with DIVO, and we obtained proper permission by paying the fee.”“We followed all legal procedures before using the song,” the team clarified firmly. The issue arose after singer Gaana Dinesh alleged unauthorized usage. Despite the controversy, ‘Youth’ continues to perform strongly at the box office.Balachandra Menon criticized recent Malayalam film titles, questioning their creativity and impact. “I feel like laughing… what is all this?” he said, referring to names like ‘Aashaan’ and ‘Shukran.’ He stressed that titles should attract audiences, but current trends fail to do so. His comments have sparked debate on modern naming styles in Malayalam cinema.Ram Charan sustained a minor injury above his eye while shooting ‘Peddi.’ The makers stated that he required four stitches but assured that it was nothing serious. Reports suggesting a major eye injury were dismissed. Despite the incident, he returned to the set and continued shooting.