First picture of Ram Charan’s twins, Allu Sirish's wedding festivities, Pampa shoot row: Top 5 South stories of the day

Today (February 13), the southern film industry was abuzz as some of the biggest headlines dominated conversations across industries. From a film shoot controversy and a teaser debate to wedding celebrations, a heartwarming family announcement, and a massive salary buzz, the day kept fans hooked and social media timelines active.

Chiranjeevi shares first glimpse of Ram Charan’s twins

Chiranjeevi shared the first pictures of Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni’s newborn twins from their naming ceremony. He revealed their names as Shiva Ram Konidela and Anveera Devi Konidela, seeking fans’ blessings. The photo showed the couple with their twins and daughter Klin Kaara, surrounded by close family members. Fans flooded social media with love as the proud grandfather introduced the babies to the world.

Allu Sirish begins wedding festivities

Allu Sirish has kicked off his wedding celebrations ahead of his March 6 wedding with a traditional Pasupu ceremony at his home. He shared glimpses of the vibrant rituals, during which family elders blessed the couple in the presence of close relatives. The ceremony featured flowers, prayers, and family members, including Upasana Kamineni. Earlier, Sirish and his fiancée, Nayanika Reddy, also celebrated with a pre-wedding yacht party in Dubai.

KFCC responds to ‘Toxic’ teaser controversy

Amid the controversy over the teaser of 'Toxic', Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce president Jayamala urged people not to judge the film based on a short promo. She said complaints had been received, but a teaser is only a glimpse and not the full movie. Jayamala added that discussions before the CBFC review are premature and that filmmakers deserve a fair chance. She also noted that the team has denied allegations of disrespect or obscene content.

Pampa shoot row; director admits mistake

Director Anuraj Manohar told forest officials that the Pampa hilltop shoot happened by mistake and said he is ready to pay the fine. Forest officials inspected the location under the Ranni division and asked the team to submit their camera equipment and footage. They stated that no shooting is allowed on Makaravilakku day and that the rules were violated. A case has been filed, and a report has been submitted to the Ranni court for further action.

Rajinikanth’s Rs 225 crore salary buzz

Reports suggest that Rajinikanth is set to earn Rs 225 crore for his next film, tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 174 x KH238'. If true, this would make him the highest-paid actor in Tamil cinema once again. The reported remuneration surpasses Vijay’s alleged Rs 220 crore salary for 'Jana Nayagan'. However, the makers have not officially confirmed the Rs 225 crore figure yet.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”