South Newswrap May 9: Aarti Ravi Reacts to Ravi Mohan & Kenishaa, Vijay Deverakonda’s Birthday & More

South Newswrap, May 9: Aarti Ravi’s Statement on Ravi Mohan, Vijay Deverakonda’s Birthday & More

Here’s a quick look at the biggest news from the South Indian film industry on May 9, 2025. From Aarti Ravi’s reaction to her husband Ravi Mohan’s viral moment, to Vijay Deverakonda’s birthday celebrations — a lot happened in one day.

1. Aarti Ravi Speaks Out After Ravi Mohan’s Viral Moment with Kenishaa Francis

Actor Ravi Mohan, who is currently going through a divorce with his wife Aarti Ravi, was recently spotted holding hands with Kenishaa Francis, who is rumored to be his girlfriend. The two were seen together at a wedding, and the video quickly went viral online.

In response, Aarti Ravi released a public statement. She said she is speaking not as a wife, but as a mother, and urged Ravi to take responsibility for their children. She also claimed that he is trying to evict her and their sons from their home.

📌 See her full statement here:

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2. Big Stars Attend Ishari K Ganesh’s Daughter’s Wedding

Many top South stars came together for a wedding celebration. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, Ravi Mohan, and others attended the wedding of Ishari K Ganesh’s daughter. Their presence lit up the event and created many beautiful moments for the bride and groom.

📷 Check out some pictures from the wedding:
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3. Vijay Deverakonda Turns 36, Rashmika Mandanna Shares a Sweet Wish

Vijay Deverakonda celebrated his 36th birthday on May 9, and fans and fellow celebrities flooded social media with wishes. Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is rumored to be dating Vijay, also posted a heartfelt birthday message for him.

🎂 See her Instagram story here:
(Image credit: Rashmika Mandanna, IG)

Actors like Allu Arjun and Naga Vamsi also wished Vijay. Meanwhile, the makers of his upcoming films — currently titled SVC59 and VD14 — released special birthday posters to celebrate the day.

4. ‘Coolie’ and ‘Thug Life’ Likely to Release on OTT After 8 Weeks

Big news for movie fans! Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ and Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ may release on OTT platforms eight weeks after their theatrical release. Talks are ongoing to secure this window so the films can have a good run in cinemas, especially in Hindi-speaking regions.

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