South Entertainment Highlights: Jr NTR's Devara Update, 2018 Telugu Release Date, Rajamouli Watches Simhadri

"In the novel 'Andharam' there is a story of a mother who is suffering because of the disappearance of her son. In the film, the story is made like an older sister is looking for her missing brother. I have recorded in the book why I did not live in hiding but revealed myself through Porin Marupakam. These are included in the dialogues at the end of the film. Permission for this has not been obtained from me or the publishing house of the books. Therefore, further action will be taken after consulting on taking legal action in this regard. It should also be mentioned that the film which aims to tell the miseries of the refugees who are living in the midst of various hardships has lost the moral by stealing the work of such a refugee." says Writer Writer Tho. Pathinathan

Today the Kerala government has released an advertisement with the title "This is the real Kerala story". The advertisement mentions the development, progress and visionary plans of the Kerala government. Kerala government ranked first in Niti Aayog, number one in people's welfare index, number one in happy states in a popular magazines' poll, number one in Union Education Ministry's index, state with the lowest poverty index, number one in Niti Aayog's health index for 4 consecutive years, the list of Kerala government has been featured in the advertisement. And the achievements of the Kerala government in innovative schemes, structures, health, tourism, social welfare, labour, industry and employment are detailed in this advertisement.

The actor, who was thrilled about getting paid for the first time did nothing but count, re-count, and again re-count the amount, several times a day. "It was unbelievable for me and when I received the amount, I kept counting it several times a day. I was so skeptical that I used to always change the place where I saved them and wasn't sure of anybody. I was worried that someone would take that money away. Even when I was shooting, I would come home and count the money and place it somewhere else than before. This happened for a month or so before I finally put it all in my mother's hand," added the actor.

Pichaikkaran Connects With Demonetization: Prime Minister announced that the 500 and 1000 rupee notes will be invalidated in the next 8 months after the release of Pichaikkaran part 1. Now, on the same day of the release of Pichaikkaran part 2, 2000 rupee notes have been withdrawn by the Reserve Bank. Netizens have been posting funny comments on the internet asking what announcement will come from the government if Pichaikkaran part 3 is released.

Strong sources say that the new wild card contestant in Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 is Joseph Mini Thomas (Joppan). He is an anchor and IELTS Trainer, who loves travelling. His recent social media post says, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."

Jr NTR has signed a film with KGF 1 & 2 maker Prashanth Neel even before NTR 30, Devara with Koratala Siva went on floors. In the meantime, the RRR actor also signed for WAR 2 which also stars Hrithik Roshan. Now, according to the latest update, the one with Prashanth Neel, referred to NTR 31, might go on floors from March 2024. The movie is bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts collectively.

On the occasion of Tarak's birthday, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, who is set to share screen space with Jr NTR in his upcoming film War, wished the actor in Telugu. Taking to his Twitter handle, Hrithik Roshan wrote, "Happy Birthday @tarak9999 ! Wishing you a joyous day and an action packed year ahead. Awaiting you on the yuddhabhumi my friend. May your days be full of happiness and peace …until we meet 😉 Puttina Roju Subhakankshalu Mitrama 🙏🏻" (sic)

The super successful survival thriller based on real-life incidents during the Kerala floods, 2018 AKA 2018 Everyone Is A Hero is a blockbuster hit in Malayalam. The movie, which emerged as the second-highest-grossing movie of all time in the Malayalam industry is now ready to hit the screens in Telugu on May 26.

The centenary birth celebrations of the late legendary veteran of the Telugu film industry and the founder of the Telugu Desam Party, Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao, are going to be held in Hyderabad on May 20. For the same, actors Jr NTR, power star Pawan Kalyan, Iconic star Allu Arjun, and pan-India star Prabhas are going to be present on the same stage after a very long time.

SS Rajamouli's RRR star, Jr NTR AKA Tarak celebrates his 40th birthday on May 20. The actor, who has many interesting projects in the pipeline, is ecstatic as the year that went by was quite eventful with RRR winning the Oscar Award and him getting international acclaim and recognition at a global level. The actor will be next seen in Devara with Janhvi Kapoor and then in War, with Hrithik Roshan.