South Indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026
South Indian cinema navigated a turbulent first half of 2026, marked by significant legal battles. Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faced censor delays, while 'Drishyam 3' grappled with copyright issues over Telugu remake rights. Prominent actors are now fighting for personality rights against AI exploitation. Meanwhile, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) experienced a crisis leading to mass resignations over financial transparency.
