Renowned in Southern realms, the eminent director Prashanth Neel is poised for a collaboration with the illustrious actor Jr NTR of RRR fame. Their impending joint venture looms on the horizon. Sources suggest that Neel is presently engrossed in filming Salaar 2, a circumstance likely to postpone Jr. NTR’s cinematic endeavor to the annum 2025.
Nevertheless, recent intel unveils Neel’s immersion in crafting the screenplay for Jr. NTR’s cinematic opus, with intentions to commence production in the latter segment of 2024. By then, the thespian will have concluded his roles in War 2 and Devara. The latter, directed by Koratala Siva and featuring Jr NTR in the lead, is among the most anticipated cinematic releases of 2024. Set against coastal backdrops, the film heralds the Telugu debuts of Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.
This collaboration marks Janhvi’s inaugural collaboration with the RRR luminary, while Saif undertakes the mantle of the antagonist. Notably, the coastal narrative will unfold across two installments, with the inaugural segment slated for release on April 5, 2024.
Beyond Devara, Jr NTR is concurrently involved in the production of War 2, helmed by Ayan Mukerji, scheduled for theatrical debut on July 4, 2025. Hrithik Roshan joins forces with Jr NTR for this cinematic venture, a sequel to the 2019 action thriller War, starring Vani Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Hrithik in pivotal roles.
With Jr NTR currently immersed in the filming of War 2, the denouement of both projects by July paves the way for his undivided focus on Neel’s cinematic creation. Fans can now breathe a sigh of relief, assured that the directorial endeavor by Prashanth Neel will not face further delays.