Fans mob Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Dulquer Salmaan’s anniversary post, Ajith Kumar’s racing documentary trailer: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day

Today (December 22) turned out to be an exciting day for South Indian cinema fans, with several developments grabbing attention across the industry. From new announcements and viral moments to social media buzz, here are the top highlights from the world of South cinema.

‘D54’ shoot wrapped up

The shooting of Dhanush’s 54th film, tentatively titled D54, has been completed. Directed by Vignesh Raja, who earned acclaim for Por Thozhil, the film stars Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. Visuals of the team cutting a cake to celebrate the wrap have gone viral on social media, with Mamitha Baiju’s cheerful reaction particularly catching fans’ attention. The announcement has further heightened anticipation around the film.

Dulquer Salmaan’s heartfelt anniversary post wins hearts

Dulquer Salmaan shared a heartfelt post for his wife, Amal Sufiya, on the occasion of their 14th wedding anniversary.

Posted on Instagram, the note quickly went viral as the actor reminisced about their wedding day and the life they have built together over the years. He referred to Amal as his “other half” and the “better half” the world would agree with, reinforcing the idea that beyond stardom, family and love remain life’s greatest achievements.

Fans mob Samantha at Hyderabad event

Actress Samantha was mobbed by fans during a public event in Hyderabad, with videos showing her struggling to move from the stage to her car as the crowd breached the security cordon.

Despite the presence of security personnel, the situation became difficult to control. The visuals sparked widespread criticism online, with many questioning the safety of female actors at public events. Singer Chinmayi and several others from the film industry also called out the lack of civic sense displayed by the crowd.

Ajith Kumar’s racing documentary trailer leaves fans stunned

The trailer of a documentary showcasing another side of Ajith Kumar’s life has been released and has left fans impressed.

The visuals feature practice sessions of the Ajith Kumar Racing team, moments of victory celebrations, and behind-the-scenes footage. Ajith’s remarks drawing parallels between cinema and car racing struck a chord with viewers. Directed by AL Vijay and Siruthai Siva, the documentary has already generated strong buzz, with fans eagerly awaiting its release date.

‘Rowdy Janardhana’ title glimpse reveals Vijay Deverakonda’s fierce avatar

Vijay Deverakonda’s next film after Kingdom has been titled Rowdy Janardhana, and the recently unveiled title glimpse has taken social media by storm. The teaser introduces the actor in a fierce, rugged rowdy avatar set against the intense backdrop of rural Rayalaseema. Vijay’s body language, piercing gaze, and powerful dialogue delivery have impressed fans, making the title glimpse one of the most talked-about releases of the day.