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The South film industry saw a mix of legal developments, major announcements, and viral updates today. From key court moves to new film reveals and striking first looks, there was plenty of buzz. Emotional statements and significant decisions also grabbed attention. Here’s a quick look at the top five South cinema stories of the day.

Mohanlal moves Delhi HC over personality rights misuseMohanlal has moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. The plea comes amid concerns over identity misuse through AI-generated and synthetic content. Justice Jyoti Singh is expected to hear the case. The move reflects a growing trend of celebrities taking legal action against unauthorised use of their image and likeness.

Soori announces new film with R. RavikumarSoori has announced his seventh film as a lead, teaming up with director R. Ravikumar. Sharing the update, he wrote, “Very happy to share my next project… grateful for the trust and love.” The first-look poster, featuring a kitchen setup and the line “Blood followed the flood,” has gone viral. Soori also thanked fans, saying, “Thankful to cinema and all the love that keeps us going.”

Mamitha Baiju’s intense first look from ‘Kara’ revealedMamitha Baiju’s first look from Kara has been unveiled, introducing her as Selli. The poster presents her in an intense and emotional avatar, hinting at a layered character. The reveal is part of the film’s “Faces of Kara” campaign. Starring Dhanush, the film is slated for release on April 30.

HC dismisses Gautham Menon’s appeal in Rs 4.25 crore caseThe Madras High Court has dismissed director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s appeal in a long-pending case. The court upheld its earlier order directing him to repay Rs 4.25 crore, along with 12% interest, to R. S. Infotainment . The dispute was linked to an unfinished film project that never materialised. The bench found no valid grounds to alter the previous judgment and reaffirmed the payment order.

Sharwanand expresses love for Tamil audiencesSharwanand expressed his affection for Tamil audiences at a recent press meet in Chennai. He said, “I’ve always had a close bond with Tamil fans from Engaeyum Eppothum to Kanam.” The actor added that he holds deep respect for Tamil cinema and its audience, and that this connection drives him to choose unique stories for his Tamil releases.