Top South Newsmakers of Week: Rishab Shetty wins National Film Award, Thangalaan Release, Kerala State Awards, and more [Video]

Pinkvilla is back with its Saturday special, South Newsmakers of the Week. Read on to learn the top updates from the entertainment industry that created social media buzz.

South Newsmakers: Rishab Shetty’s National Film Award win to Thangalaan release, and more (PC: Rishab Shetty Instagram and Chiyaan Vikram Instagram)

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The past week witnessed a lot of big events in the South entertainment industry. The past week proved regional cinema’s remarkable achievement when the prestigious National Film Awards 2024 were announced on Friday, August 16. 

Rishab Shetty and Nithya Menen bagged the top acting honors for their exceptional performances. Besides, the Kerala State Awards were also announced on the same day, honoring Prithviraj Sukumaran with the Best Actor Award for his film …