Prithviraj's directorial debut, Soundarya Rajinikanth's divorce - meet the top 5 newsmakers of this week!

So here's what happened down south this week!

By Karthika Raveendran
Published: September 18, 2016 8:40 AM IST

This is the surely the week of debuts! Also Read - Dhanush-Aishwaryaa divorce: Former couple to not engage in courtroom fights or custody drama

So this week, we heard the news of Dhanush making his first ever Hollywood debut, then there was Prithiviraj's big news of making his debut in direction. And then there was Soundarya Rajinikanth's divorce news that shocked the industry. So, here's what happened in the last 5 days of the week: Also Read - Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Dhanush finally file for divorce more than a year after announcing separation

Dhanush's Hollywood debut

After announcing of his directorial debut, Here's another big news Dhanush made in this week. He is set to enter the Hollywood world with his first ever project - The Extraordinary Journey Of A Fakir Who Got Trapped In An Ikea Cupboard. It is based on the novel by the same title. The film also stars Uma Thurman and Alexandra Daddario. He will start shooting for the project in Jan 2017. And this apart from his upcoming releases, Thodari, Kodi and his directroial debut venture Power Paandi. Go Dhanush! Also Read - Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth gushes about Dhanush's eye for talent; reveals how he coaxed Anirudh Ravichander's parents

Prithivraj's directorial debut

It was like an Onam gift for all fans when Prithviraj announced of his directorial debut - Lucifer. It was the brainchild of late director Rajesh Pillai and Murali who is writing the screenplay for the film. But here's the bigger news, Prithviraj will be directing nobody else but Mohanlal! Both actors will be coming together for this project and fans are going crazy. They took to social media to announce of this project.

Soundarya Rajinikanth heading for divorce

It came as a shock when the news about Soundarya Rajinikanth-Ashwin Ramkumar was out. legal sources stated that she had filed for divorce at the family court. Reportedly, their marriage has been in troubled waters for a few years now, and now they are finally heading for divorce. Rajinikanth reportedly tried to intervene but looks like the couple has made up their mind. She married Ashwin in 2010 and they have a son together Ved, who turned one recently.

Also Read: It’s CONFIRMED! Soundarya Rajinikanth tweets about getting a divorce from her husband, Ashwin Ramkumar!

Veeram's new poster

The first poster of Veerma has made us sit up, courtesy Kunal Kapoor's chiselled physique. It's based on the life of Chandu Chekavar. He's an anti-hero who engages in combat on behalf of noble men. Set against the 13th century, the movie talks about the martial culture of Kerala. And that's highlighted all the more, in the brand new poster that came out this week. Kalaripayattu was a primary martial sport played during that period. The intense, realistic capture of the fight will surely call for your attention.

Rakul Preet's new project

After her film with Mahesh Babu with AR Murugadoss, Rakul Preet is going to take on never done before role in her next. She will play a hard-crore sprinter in her next, the fact she was no-nonsense character drew Rakul to take on the role. She will be sweating it out real hard for this role, to achieve the athlete look. Fans are excited to see her in this avatar.

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ByKarthika Raveendran
Published: September 18, 2016 8:40 AM IST