Several emotional moments, major developments, and surprising revelations made headlines in the world of South cinema today. From a popular star’s touching gesture towards a fan to a tragic accident on a film set, the day witnessed a mix of heartwarming and unfortunate events. High-profile meetings also grabbed attention, while social media buzzed with reactions to a viral post. Meanwhile, an eagerly awaited film announced its release date. Here’s a look at the top five South cinema stories of the day.
Yash ‘s heartwarming gesture
Kannada superstar Yash won hearts after unexpectedly calling his fan Sunil, who is battling cancer. During the conversation, Yash enquired about Sunil’s health, offered words of encouragement, and prayed for his speedy recovery. The actor also spoke with other members of Sunil’s family to learn more about his condition. Reports suggest that Yash fondly remembers Sunil’s long association with his fan clubs.
Tragedy strikes SJ Suryah ‘s ‘Killer’ set
A tragic accident occurred during the shooting of Killer, starring S.J. Suryah, at Binny Mills in Chennai. The incident reportedly took place while filming a bomb-blast sequence when a gas cylinder exploded around 5 a.m. A crew member named Madhan sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Three other crew members—Dhinakaran, Surya, and Sakthivel—were also injured and are currently undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Khushbu invites Vijay to daughter’s wedding
Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar, accompanied by her family, visited Vijay at his residence to personally invite him to her daughter Avantika’s wedding. Khushbu was joined by her husband Sundar C., daughters Avantika and Anandita, and Avantika’s fiancé Shravan Sreenivasan. Sharing pictures from the meeting on social media, Khushbu expressed happiness over the interaction and mentioned how delighted her daughters were to meet Vijay.
RJ Balaji ‘s emotional praise for Vijay
Following the success of Karuppu, RJ Balaji met Vijay and later shared an emotional note about the meeting on social media. The actor-director praised Vijay’s humility, calm demeanour, warmth, and encouraging nature. RJ Balaji noted that these qualities remain unchanged despite Vijay’s growing political responsibilities and leadership role, making the encounter a memorable one for him.
‘Nooru Saamy’ locks June 19 release
The makers of Nooru Saamy have officially announced June 19 as the film’s release date, raising anticipation among fans. One of the film’s biggest attractions is the collaboration between Vijay Antony and director Sasi, a combination that has generated considerable excitement. With the release date now confirmed, the producers are expected to ramp up promotional activities in the coming days as the film gears up for its theatrical debut.
