Prashanth Neel Dismisses Talk Of Jr NTR Shoot Stall

A quiet recalibration seems underway in the industry after Dhurandhar, with filmmakers and actors increasingly cautious about what will work with audiences. Big projects are taking longer to lock creative choices, leading to speculation around delays and reworks.

Amid this, Jr NTR has been busy shooting for his next magnum opus with director Prashanth Neel, tentatively titled Dragon (#NTRNeel). Market buzz suggested that the team was unhappy with the actor’s look and had stalled an upcoming schedule to rework it. However, the production house, Mythri Movie Makers, has firmly dismissed the rumours.

The statement read: “There is absolutely no truth to the rumours circulating about the look or any schedule cancellation. The film is progressing as planned, with only a routine preparation gap. We request everyone not to believe or spread unverified information. Official updates will always come from us. #NTRNeel.”

A VFX company, Cinesite, briefly posted the film’s synopsis on its website, describing the story of a Shiva devotee

With the massive success of Dhurandhar, filmmakers are re-evaluating what works in the current market. Big-ticket films are being reassessed, with more time taken before key decisions are locked.