Christian Bale underwent a six-hour makeup transformation for his role as Frankenstein’s monster in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride’. He described daily screaming sessions in the makeup chair to release pent-up frustration, a ritual that eventually involved the entire crew. This intense preparation highlights Bale’s well-documented commitment to physical transformations for his roles.

February 4 was a busy day for the South film industry, with multiple updates keeping fans on their toes. New movie posters, release dates, behind-the-scenes videos and shoot completions added to the buzz. From first looks and viral clips to major summer release announcements, the day was packed with film news that spread quickly across social media.

‘Leader’ first look

The makers have unveiled the first-look poster of ‘Leader’, starring Legend Saravanan in a new avatar. He is seen playing a father who takes on goons to save his daughter. The poster highlights his intense expressions and powerful body language. Fans are calling it his “real introduction” to cinema.

‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ locks release date

The producers have officially confirmed the release date of Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’. The mass entertainer is set to hit theatres on March 26, 2026, making it a major summer release. The announcement, shared with a high-voltage caption, created instant hype on social media. Fans have already started countdowns, fuelling the growing buzz around the film.

Soori’s sea training video goes viral

A behind-the-scenes video from ‘Mandaadi’ shows Soori training aboard a ship in rough sea conditions. Using basic equipment, he is seen performing intense workouts mid-ocean. The clip also features risky sea stunts that the actor reportedly performed without a body double. Fans have praised his dedication, effort and discipline.

Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ release update

Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ has officially been pushed from its earlier March 26 release to April 30. The makers confirmed the change, putting an end to rumours and speculation. The film will now arrive in theatres as a solo summer release, with April 30, 2026 locked as its grand pan-India release date.

Jatin Sarna wraps ‘Jailer 2’

Jatin Sarna has completed the shooting of Jailer 2 and is currently trending on social media. The actor recently shared a picture from the film, revealing one of the looks he sports alongside Rajinikanth. He also expressed gratitude to director Nelson Dilipkumar for the experience.