Prashanth Neel on the sets of NTRNeel.
Credit: Mythri Movie Makers
RRR fame Jr. NTR is teaming up with visionary director Prashanth Neel, known for KGF Chapter 1, KGF Chapter 2 and Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire for a grand-scale action drama. Backed by the Mythri Movie Makers, this highly anticipated film, tentatively titled NTRNeel, has officially commenced shooting. According to a reports report, the makers have set an enormous budget of Rs. 360 crores, promising a cinematic spectacle. With Neel’s signature intensity and Jr. NTR’s electrifying presence, this film is set to redefine action cinema.
While reports suggest a staggering Rs. 360 crore budgets for NTRNeel, there has been no official confirmation from the makers or the actor himself. Meanwhile, the film’s shoot commenced yesterday at Ramoji Film City, where director Prashanth Neel orchestrated a high-intensity action sequence featuring around 3,000 extras to perfect a riot scene.
The team has worked on crafting a massive episode that promises to leave audiences spellbound. Jr. NTR is set to join the sets in the next schedule, expected to begin in March 2025. Additionally, actors Rukmini Vasanth and Tovino Thomas are rumored to be part of this high-octane spectacle.
Reports suggest that Jr. NTR and Prashanth Neel’s much-anticipated action drama might be titled Dragon, with a grand theatrical release set for January 9, 2026. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, the film promises to be a cinematic spectacle on par with the KGF films, aiming for an epic scale. The project is bankrolled by Kalyan Ram Nandamuri, Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili and Hari Krishna Kosaraju. With Prashanth Neel’s signature storytelling and Jr. NTR’s dynamic screen presence, the film is expected to redefine action cinema and set new benchmarks in the industry.