There were many fascinating things that happened in 2024. Elections, winning the Cannes Film Festival, new series to binge watch, the South film industry capturing the hearts of viewers, and a ton of feuds. Let's look at some Southern instances that had us saying, "What?" as we get ready for the new year.
1. Arshad Warsi's Comment On Prabhas
Prabhas' role in kalki 2898 AD was referred to as a joker by arshad warsi in an interview. The telugu cinema industry and many fans were offended by this remark. The actor tried to resolve the issue by expressing his thoughts on the character in the movie rather than the actor who portrayed it. However, it does very little, and his word choice continues to draw criticism.
2. Konda surekha Vs Akkineni Family
Telangana minister Konda Surekha's remarks on naga chaitanya and Samantha's divorce sparked a rift between her and the Akkineni family. She allegedly accused the actress of being influenced by K. T. Rama Rao. Additionally, she stated that samantha was coerced into precarious positions by Nagarjuna. All of the accusations were refuted by the Akkineni family, who said they were untrue. In addition, nagarjuna sued the gentleman for slander. Later on, she recanted her remarks on Samantha.
3. The Case of Darshan Thoogudeepa
Due to accusations of conspiracy and murder, Darshan Thoogudeepa is currently in legal hot water. It all began when Renukaswamy was discovered to have sent actress Pavithra Gowda offensive mails. Darshan and others were violently confronted as a result. The lawsuit is still pending even though the actor disputes the accusations.
4. dhanush Vs Nayanthara
Nayanthara called dhanush a tyrant in an open letter she addressed him some time ago. He declined to grant permission to utilize scenes from their movie Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. She said that his resentment of the actress and her spouse was the reason behind the acts. She later received a legal notification from Dhanush's production company for 10 crores for the use of the clip. The cases are presently before the court.
5. tirupati Laddu Controversy
Karthi's playful remark about avoiding conversations about the revered tirupati laddu was the first step in this. pawan kalyan was unhappy about this. karthi was chastised by him, and he was advised to honor cultural customs. Later, karthi expressed regret on social media, making it clear that he didn't mean any disrespect.