Hyderabad, April 9, 2025 – Telugu cinema’s powerhouse Jr NTR is set to ignite screens with his next big venture alongside KGF maestro Prashanth Neel, with shooting locked in to begin on August 15, 2025. The buzz around this untitled film—tentatively dubbed NTR-Neel—hit fever pitch after Mythri Movie Makers confirmed the date, marking it as one of Tollywood’s most anticipated projects.
Fresh off War 2 with Ayan Mukherji, NTR will wrap his Bollywood stint by July’s end before diving into Neel’s world. “He’s pumped—August 15 is circled in red,” a source close to the actor told Hindustan Times. The film, produced with Muttamsetty Media, promises Neel’s signature high-octane flair, blending raw action with emotional heft. Filming kicks off in Hyderabad, with coastal Karnataka and international locales like Thailand on the radar for later schedules.
Details are scarce, but whispers suggest a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption—Neel’s forte. After a quiet patch post-KGF Chapter 2, the director’s reunion with NTR (they met during RRR days) has fans dreaming of a pan-India blockbuster. NTR’s recent Devara earned Rs 500 crore-plus, and this Rs 300 crore-budget beast aims higher. “It’s not just scale—it’s soul,” a crew member hinted to The Indian Express.
The duo’s chemistry clicked during a 2023 narration at NTR’s home, where Neel pitched a story that left the actor floored. With Salaar 2 paused for Prabhas’s health, Neel’s focus is all here, eyeing a mid-2026 release. A teaser might drop by late 2025, but for now, it’s hush-hush—titles like Dragon floating online are unconfirmed.
Tollywood’s stakes are sky-high. NTR, a third-generation star from the Nandamuri clan, carries a legacy; Neel, a game-changer from Karnataka, redefined mass cinema. Together, they’re a box-office bet, but the pressure’s real—can they top their own giants? As August nears, fans on X are already counting days, while the industry watches if this sparks Telugu cinema’s next global wave.
