Latest buzz: Oviya’s private video leak controversy explained
- Rajinikanth’s Tamil film “Vettaiyan” was released, attracting excitement from fans.
- Actress Oviya’s private video reportedly went viral, leading to a retraction.
- Dhruva Sarja’s Kannada film “Martin” also hits the big screens.
This week, one of the biggest highlights in South Indian cinema was the release of Rajinikanth’s Tamil film, “Vettaiyan”. Fans have been buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the movie, thanks to its star-studded cast, which includes Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil.
In other news, there’s a big update on Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film, “SSMB29”, which has become the talk of the town. Overall, it has been an eventful week in South Indian cinema. Let’s take a look at five major headlines that made waves this week.
Recently, actress Oviya, known for her fame on “Bigg Boss Tamil”, allegedly had her private video go viral on social media. In response, she posted a photo of herself on Instagram that alludes to the leaked video. Additionally, when a follower commented, asking her to share a longer version of the video, she calmly replied, “Next time, bro.” Meanwhile, there is no confirmation regarding the video’s authenticity, as some have dismissed the leak as fake.
“Vettaiyan”, one of the biggest Tamil releases of 2024, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, has crossed Rs 100 crore at the worldwide box office in just two days. Although the film opened to mixed reviews, it has maintained a stronghold at the box office. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the multi-starrer also features Manju Warrier, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and others. In addition to “Vettaiyan”, Dhruva Sarja’s Kannada film “Martin” also hit the big screens this week.
At a recent event, SS Rajamouli’s father and writer Vijayendra Prasad confirmed that the shoot for Mahesh Babu’s film “SSMB29” will begin in January. A viral video clip showed the “Baahubali” writer stating, “(Generally) it takes three to four weeks to form a story, but for Mahesh Babu, it took two years.” Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is focusing on his physical transformation for the film. His long hair and fully-grown beard have sparked curiosity among moviegoers about the project.
