Gautham Vasudev Menon’s 'Dhruva Natchathiram,' Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara,' Prabhas Starrer 'Salaar Part 1': South newsmakers of the week

Moviegoers are always eager to know about the recent releases and expected collaborations from their favorite actors. Recently, there was a mixed emotional response from film actors, workers, and fans in the South. Some movies, like GVM's 'Dhruva Natchathiram,' postponed their theatrical release again, and Prabhas was not seen for the Telangana election, among other updates. At the same time, fans were happy watching Rashmika Mandanna's Bollywood movie Animal's pre-release event with Ranbir Kapoor, which turned out to be a star-studded affair. And, of course, the much-awaited 'Salaar' trailer was revealed. Here are the newsmakers of the week!

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The first-look teaser of 'Kantara - The Legend, Chapter 1' was released on November 27, garnering significant attention from the audience and fans. Rishab Shetty's breathtaking avatar, set against a dark and fiery background theme, is a must-watch moment for movie enthusiasts. The first part of Kantara was widely accepted and successful, thanks to its natural and cultural epic value, as well as outstanding cinematography, editing, background score, and a promising cast.

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Prashanth Neel, the director of the blockbuster hit KGF, has finally made an appearance on social media, releasing the much-awaited trailer of 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire,' starring Prabhas and featuring Prithviraj in prominent roles. The dark theme and action-thrilled sequences assure fans that this film will make another pan-Indian impact from the South Indian movie industry. The similarities between the movie KGF and the expected clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Dunki' are widely discussed on social media.

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The Telangana Assembly Election 2023 was particularly important for fans as their superstars made appearances at the voting booths. As expected, Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Ram Pothineni, Vijay Deverakonda, Chiranjeevi, and more cast their votes, sharing pictures on social media. However, the rebel star Prabhas was reportedly absent, leading to speculations about his concerns post knee surgery.

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The Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Animal,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, had a great pre-release event in Hyderabad. The legendary director SS Rajamouli and superstar Mahesh Babu excited the fans with their presence. The event was a lively and engaging one, with Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Mahesh Babu, and Ranbir Kapoor sharing steps and praising each other. The pictures are creating a buzz on the internet.

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Gautham Menon’s 'Dhruva Natchathiram,' starring Chiyaan Vikram, was initially scheduled to release on November 24 but has been delayed again due to some issues. Fans were eagerly awaiting this much-anticipated release but were disappointed once again. GVM took to his social media account and penned a heartfelt note expressing gratitude to the fans who still have hope and apologized for the inconvenience.

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Natural Star Nani starrer ‘Hi Nanna’ is facing backlash from audiences due to the Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda picture controversy. Previously, on November 29, the 'Hi Nanna' team conducted a pre-release event at Vizag, during which the program conductors displayed a picture of Vijay and his rumored girlfriend Rashmika on vacation in the Maldives. Fans started spreading hatred for the movie and the actor, calling it a cheap promotion strategy.

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