South Buzz: Mohanlal’s ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ to release on THIS date; Akkineni family unveils panchaloha statue on ANR’s 100th birth anniversary; Vijay Antony's daughter Meera dies by suicide

Hey there and welcome back! From the sad demise of Vijay Antony’s daughter Meera to Mohanlal’s ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ releasing on January 25 next year, here are some of the trending entertainment updates for the week. The Akkineni family, comprising Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Akhil, Amala, and others, gathered at Annapurna Studios to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). During the event, Nagarjuna unveiled a panchaloha statue in his honor, and the occasion was graced by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, along with prominent figures from the Telugu film industry. The suicide of Meera, the 16-year-old daughter of Tamil cinema actor Vijay Antony, has sent shockwaves through the industry. According to reports, Meera had been experiencing significant mental distress in the preceding months. Superstar Rajinikanth has received the golden pass of the World Cup 2023. The ‘Jailer’ actor then shared a note on Twitter saying that he is extremely happy to receive the prestigious Golden ticket from BCCI. Lalettan fans are in for a treat on January 25, 2024, as his most anticipated film ‘Malaikottai Vaaloban’ will be released on the date. Announcing the release date, Mohanlal also shared a new poster from the movie which is helmed by the ‘Jallikettu’ fame Lijo Jose Pellissery. Talented actress Meghana Raj is all set for her upcoming film ‘Amartha’ which is touted to be a happy vibe movie. Talking exclusively to ETimes, Meghana Raj said that ‘Amartha’ will be a film with cheery vibes and audiences can watch it with a relaxed mind. So that’s all for today folks! Your south bee will be back with more entertainment updates.