Top 5 South newsbreaks of the day

South Indian cinema saw significant news, including the passing of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's mother, Santhakumari, at 90. Speculation is rife about Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's February 2026 wedding venue in Udaipur. Meanwhile, Jr NTR secured legal protection for his personality rights, and director Shankar lauded the deeply moving film 'Sirai'.