Arjit Shankar, son of acclaimed filmmaker Shankar, is set to make his acting debut in a film titled Lover Boy. The launch pooja ceremony was held in Chennai, attended by directors Shankar, A. R. Murugadoss, H. Vinoth, Abishek Jeevindt, Bigg Boss fame Raju Jeyamohan, actress Aditi Shankar, and several others.

Arjit, who studied film production in the U.S. and trained in acting at the National School of Drama in Delhi, is now stepping into cinema as a lead actor. The film is directed by Ashok, a former assistant to Atlee, and jointly produced by Passion Studios and KVN Productions. Actress Keerthy Shetty has been signed as the female lead opposite Arjit.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's son, Jason Sanjay, also attended the event to congratulate his close friend Arjit. Jason Sanjay is making his directorial debut with Sigma, starring Sundeep Kishan, produced by Lyca Productions, which is scheduled for theatrical release on July 31, 2026.

The body of acclaimed filmmaker Bharathiraja, who passed away in Chennai on June 10 due to health complications, has been brought to his farmhouse in Theni district. Thousands of fans, film personalities, and political leaders gathered to pay their respects. The funeral is scheduled for 3 PM today, with arrangements including floral decorations, police honors, and separate queues for fans and VIPs.

Notable attendees included actresses Suhasini, Radhika, Nirosha; lyricists Vairamuthu and Snehan; former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam; CPI(M) leaders; MPs and MLAs; and actors such as Vadivelu, Samuthirakani, Karunas, and directors Vetri Maaran, Seeman, Ram, and Ponram. Security was overseen by DIG Sashimohan and district SPs.

A poignant moment occurred when comedian Vadivelu, overwhelmed by breathlessness, briefly withdrew from the crowd before returning to pay his respects. The atmosphere remained deeply emotional as fans from across southern districts continued to arrive in large numbers.

Ram Charan's Peddi has completed six days at the Tamil Nadu box office, crossing the ₹5 crore gross mark. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the Telugu sports action drama released worldwide on June 4, 2026, featuring Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu, and Boman Irani.

According to box office tracker Jerin Georgekutty, Peddi's Tamil Nadu gross stands at ₹5.05 crore after six days:

Premiere shows: ₹32 lakh

Day 1: ₹1.48 crore

Day 2: ₹73 lakh

Day 3: ₹96 lakh

Day 4: ₹98 lakh

Day 5: ₹31 lakh

Day 6: ₹27 lakh

This brought the extended opening weekend total to ₹4.47 crore, with weekday collections slowing down.

The Tamil version alone has contributed ₹1.89 crore, while the distributor share is estimated at ₹2.27 crore against theatrical rights valued at ₹5.50 crore. This translates to a recovery rate of just over 41%.

With Day 7 collections underway, the film's second weekend will be crucial for improving recovery and sustaining momentum in Tamil Nadu.

Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, co‑produced by Ishan Saksena (IVY Entertainment), and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, Peddi features music by A.R. Rahman, cinematography by Ratnavelu ISC, and editing by Navin Nooli.

While the ₹5 crore milestone is a positive sign, the coming days will decide how close Peddi gets to achieving full recovery in the territory.