Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated sequel, ‘Border 2’, has stormed the box office with a phenomenal ₹30 crore net on its opening day, fueled by massive advance bookings and patriotic fervor.
January 23 was a whirlwind day for South Indian cinema—packed with legal drama over Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan,’ a shocking attack on lyricist Vairamuthu, emotional reunions, and major updates on Ajith’s next. Here’s everything you missed in the world of South Cinema news.
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has leveled shocking allegations against singer-composer Palaash Muchhal, accusing him of cheating cricketer Smriti Mandhana and defrauding him of over ₹40 lakh. A formal police complaint has been filed in Sangli, Maharashtra, igniting a major controversy in Bollywood and sports circles.
Music executive Ray Daniels is under fire for a deeply personal jab comparing LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, claiming “Kobe had a daddy—LeBron didn’t.” The remark, made on his podcast, has sparked outrage far beyond basketball circles.
In a fierce battle for Hollywood’s future, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters has publicly dismissed Paramount’s $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, calling it financially reckless and highlighting Netflix’s superior all-cash offer.
The fate of Thalapathy Vijay’s highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ now rests with the Madras High Court, which has reserved its verdict on a contentious certification dispute with the CBFC. A decision is expected on January 27, 2026.