Massive shake-up in Jr NTR’s lineup: Nelson's project delayed indefinitely, here's what we know

Jr NTR was supposed to do a film with Tamil director Nelson but that film has been put on hold.

Latest update on Jr NTR film with Nelson

Jr NTR is busy with the shooting of his new film, Dragon, which is being directed by Prashanth Neel of KGF fame. There was a slight delay in the shoot as creative differences erupted between NTR and Neel, but things are now back on track.

Latest update on Jr NTR's next

The team recently resumed filming with a massive schedule, and insiders say the action blocks being mounted are on a scale never seen before in Telugu cinema.

On the other hand, there was news that Jr NTR would be teaming up with Tamil director Nelson. A source close to the unit revealed to us that Nelson had met Jr NTR in Hyderabad a few months ago, narrated the script to him, and NTR liked what he heard.

There was also news that the project would go on floors once Nelson is done with Jailer 2. Fans were excited about this combination, as Nelson is known for his quirky, stylish action dramas.

But the latest update is that the project has been delayed, as NTR has asked Nelson to hold off for now. The source adds that NTR is all set to start the star director Trivikram Srinivas's mythological drama, which will take a long time to wrap up.

That is also one of the reasons for the Nelson film's delay, according to the source. Industry insiders also say that NTR wants to avoid overlapping big films to ensure each project gets the right momentum.

NTR has leaned down to play a crazy role in Dragon and is planning to attain a special look for the film. The makeover is said to be intense, and the team is maintaining tight secrecy around his appearance.

So, as of now, he has no plans to start any other project. When it comes to Nelson, the source adds that he has readied a power-packed action drama for NTR and is waiting for the right green signal from the star.

Jr NTR to start Trivikram's next

For now, NTR has Dragon, and only after he wraps up the action drama will he take up Trivikram Srinivas's next. All this will take another year and a half to be completed.

So, the film with Nelson is unlikely to happen anytime soon. Fans will have to wait for clarity, as multiple schedules and timelines are clashing for the actor. Only time will tell when this film will go on floors. Stay tuned for more updates.

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FAQs

Q. What is the title of Jr NTR's next?

A. The action drama has been apparently titled Dragon.

Q. When will Jr NTR's Dragin hit the screens?

A. The action drama will hit the screens in the summer of 2026.

Q. Who is the heroine in Jr NTR's Dragon?

A. Rukmini Vasanth of Kantara fame is the female lead in the film

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