'Karuppu' extended cut buzz, Allu Arjun's commercial flight choice, 'Peddi' Japan premiere delayed: Top South stories of the day
On May 27, South Indian cinema witnessed several major developments — from reports of additional scenes being added to an already released blockbuster, to top stars earning praise for their grounded choices. Meanwhile, another highly anticipated film faced an unexpected hurdle ahead of its release. Here’s a look at the biggest entertainment updates from the day.
‘Karuppu’ extended version reportedly in the worksSuriya’s latest release Karuppu, which has reportedly crossed Rs 200 crore globally and is enjoying a successful theatrical run, may soon undergo some changes.
According to recent reports, deleted scenes from the film — especially a family court sequence that was removed from the theatrical cut — could soon be added back as part of an extended version.
Directed by RJ Balaji, the film also stars Trisha Krishnan, while RJ Balaji himself plays the primary antagonist. The filmmaker-actor has also reportedly confirmed that discussions for a sequel to Karuppu are already underway.
Allu Arjun earns praise for choosing a commercial flightIn Telugu cinema, Allu Arjun made headlines for his reportedly practical and grounded approach towards film production expenses.
As per reports, the Pushpa star, who is currently working with director Atlee on the upcoming sci-fi film Raaka, chose to travel via a commercial flight instead of using a private jet in an effort to reduce production costs.
The move earned appreciation from fans online, with many also discussing Kamal Haasan and his long-standing reputation for maintaining cost-conscious production practices.
‘Peddi’ Japan premiere reportedly postponedMeanwhile, Ram Charan’s upcoming sports action drama Peddi, slated for release on June 4, reportedly faced a setback ahead of its global launch.
While the makers had planned premiere screenings for June 3, reports suggest that the film’s Japan premiere event was unexpectedly postponed, leaving overseas fans disappointed.
However, the exact reason behind the postponement has not yet been officially revealed.
Madhav Suresh opens up about social media breakIn Malayalam cinema, actor Madhav Suresh recently addressed his absence from social media after fans noticed that his Instagram account was no longer visible.
The actor revealed that Instagram had temporarily suspended his account for allegedly violating community guidelines. He also opened up about the emotional toll caused by cyberbullying and constant online criticism, admitting that it pushed him away from public platforms for a brief period.
Madhav further shared that he now simply wants to focus on his work and lead a peaceful life.
‘Karuppu’ extended version reportedly in the worksSuriya’s latest release Karuppu, which has reportedly crossed Rs 200 crore globally and is enjoying a successful theatrical run, may soon undergo some changes.
According to recent reports, deleted scenes from the film — especially a family court sequence that was removed from the theatrical cut — could soon be added back as part of an extended version.
Directed by RJ Balaji, the film also stars Trisha Krishnan, while RJ Balaji himself plays the primary antagonist. The filmmaker-actor has also reportedly confirmed that discussions for a sequel to Karuppu are already underway.
Allu Arjun earns praise for choosing a commercial flightIn Telugu cinema, Allu Arjun made headlines for his reportedly practical and grounded approach towards film production expenses.
As per reports, the Pushpa star, who is currently working with director Atlee on the upcoming sci-fi film Raaka, chose to travel via a commercial flight instead of using a private jet in an effort to reduce production costs.
The move earned appreciation from fans online, with many also discussing Kamal Haasan and his long-standing reputation for maintaining cost-conscious production practices.
‘Peddi’ Japan premiere reportedly postponedMeanwhile, Ram Charan’s upcoming sports action drama Peddi, slated for release on June 4, reportedly faced a setback ahead of its global launch.
While the makers had planned premiere screenings for June 3, reports suggest that the film’s Japan premiere event was unexpectedly postponed, leaving overseas fans disappointed.
However, the exact reason behind the postponement has not yet been officially revealed.
Madhav Suresh opens up about social media breakIn Malayalam cinema, actor Madhav Suresh recently addressed his absence from social media after fans noticed that his Instagram account was no longer visible.
The actor revealed that Instagram had temporarily suspended his account for allegedly violating community guidelines. He also opened up about the emotional toll caused by cyberbullying and constant online criticism, admitting that it pushed him away from public platforms for a brief period.
Madhav further shared that he now simply wants to focus on his work and lead a peaceful life.
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