Sivakarthikeyan's 'Seyon' launch, Trisha's legal reply, Rashmika Mandanna's playful reaction: Top 5 South stories of the day

February 16 was filled with buzzworthy announcements, heartwarming gestures, and audacious statements from the South film fraternity. Trade updates, viral appearances, and release clarifications kept fans and industry circles constantly engaged. Overall, the day reflected a perfect mix of celebration, debate, and curiosity-driven headlines.

Sivakarthikeyan's 'Seyon' launch

Sivakarthikeyan has joined hands with Sivakumar Murugesan for the film titled ‘Seyon’. The project was officially launched today with the powerful line: “Veeram undu Vetri undu.” As per the first-look poster, Sivakarthikeyan appears in a menacing avatar in this rural action entertainer set against a native-town backdrop. The music will be composed by Santhosh Narayanan. Backed by Kamal Haasan, the film’s teaser shoot will begin soon, with a bigger update expected on the star’s birthday.

Trisha Krishnan issues strong legal reply

Trisha Krishnan slammed the rumours through a strong legal statement, calling the remarks distasteful and unacceptable. Through her lawyer, she made it clear that she has no political links and has always remained neutral. The actress insisted that her identity should be defined only by her work in cinema and not by personal attacks. She also stressed that a celebrity’s privacy must be respected under all circumstances.

Filmmaker Tamil Azhagan passes away

Tamil Azhagan, the son of former minister R. M. Veerappan, passed away due to health issues, leaving the Tamil film fraternity shocked. The soft-spoken director was known for making notable films and was deeply passionate about storytelling. His sudden demise has left his family, friends, and industry colleagues in grief. Rajinikanth mourned him as a “dear younger brother” and offered heartfelt condolences to the family.

'Toxic: A Fairy-Tale for Grown-Ups' release date confirmed

'Toxic: A Fairy-Tale for Grown-Ups' will release as planned on March 19, with insiders confirming there is no postponement. Rumours about overseas distribution issues have been dismissed as completely false by the makers. The team has locked in record distribution deals and a fixed promotional schedule, reflecting strong trade confidence. The film will clash with 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' on the same date.

Rashmika Mandanna’s playful reaction to wedding buzz

Rashmika Mandanna reacted playfully to the wedding rumours when paparazzi congratulated her at the airport. She simply shrugged, smiled, and walked away without confirming anything. Her calm and stylish appearance kept the buzz alive on social media. The actress chose silence over clarification, adding to the curiosity surrounding her and Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding rumours.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”