Top 5 regional entertainment news of the day: Silambarasan ropes in for Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life'; Fahadh Faasil's 'Aavesham' gets an OTT release date; Allu Arjun pens a gratitude note as 'Arya' clocks 20

From the iconic romantic film 'Arya' marking 20 years since its release to actors Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salmaan departing from Kamal Haasan 's ' Thug Life ', the day witnessed numerous trending entertainment headlines. Let's explore the top five among them.

Significant anticipation surrounds Mani Ratnam's upcoming directorial venture, 'Thug Life,' as it marks a reunion between the legendary director and his 'Nayakan' actor Kamal Haasan after 37 years. Initially, Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salman were set to play pivotal roles in the film. However, due to prior commitments, they withdrew from the project, a development that remained unconfirmed until a recent update from the 'Thug Life' team. While audiences eagerly await the unveiling of Silambarasan 's character poster on May 8, which will officially confirm his role, a picture of him with Kamal Haasan on the film's set has already hinted at his involvement, offering a glimpse into his character.

As Fahadh Faasil ’s recent outing ‘ Aavesham ’ is running successfully on the big screens, Jithu Madhavan’s directorial is set for digital streaming on Amazon Prime from May 9 onwards. Within 3 weeks since its release, the action drama movie has collected more than Rs 150 crore worldwide. The OTT release has sparked concerns about whether it will affect box office earnings.

Allu Arjun fans rejoice! Two decades ago, Sukumar's directorial debut, 'Arya,' emerged as a landmark moment in Telugu cinema, soaring both Sukumar and the ‘Pushpa’ actor to well-deserved stardom. Today, as the film commemorates its 20th anniversary, it remains deeply cherished by fans who call the Allu Arjun starrer an evergreen romantic drama. In celebration of this milestone, Allu Arjun, the leading actor of 'Arya,' took to social media to express his gratitude. Sharing a poster from the film on Instagram, he penned, "20 years of Arya. Gratitude forever." Additionally, he shared more stills from the movie on X, captioning them "Sweet Memories #20 Years of Arya."

As the highly anticipated Punjabi film 'Shinda Shinda No Papa' prepares for its May 10 release, excitement reaches its peak with promotional activities in full swing. Amidst the fervor surrounding the film, actor Gippy Grewal shares a heartwarming moment about receiving praise from Bollywood legend Dharmendra for his son's performance in the trailer. Speaking at a promotional event for 'Shinda Shinda No Papa,' Gippy Grewal fondly recalls the moment when Dharmendra, impressed by the trailer, reached out to him with words of admiration for his son Shinda Grewal's acting prowess. Dharmendra also mentioned that Shinda’s character resembled his own childhood, as he was a mischievous child.

Shailesh Shetty's 'Hoy Maharaja,' featuring Prathamesh Parab and Ankita Lande, has been generating buzz on social media platforms. The makers have released the highly anticipated teaser for the film. The teaser offers a sneak peek into the intriguing world of the crime-comedy 'Hoy Maharaja,' teasing viewers with glimpses of its unique concept. Promising to unveil a fresh perspective on love stories, this film is set to captivate audiences with its innovative narrative as it hits the big screens on May 31.

So that’s all for today. See you tomorrow with more updates.