NTRNeel is the tentative working title of an upcoming Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Prashanth Neel. It is produced by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili and Hari Krishna Kosaraju under Mythri Movie Makers and N. T. R. Arts. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in the lead role.
| NTRNeel | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Prashanth Neel |
| Written by | Prashanth Neel |
| Produced by | Nandamuri Kalyan Ram Naveen Yerneni Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili Hari Krishna Kosaraju |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Bhuvan Gowda |
| Music by | Ravi Basrur |
Production companies | |
Release date | 6 January 2026 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film was officially announced in May 2021 under the tentative title NTR31, as it is Rama Rao's 31st film as a leading actor, which was later changed to NTRNeel, as it is the first collaboration between the actor and Prashanth, in August 2024. Principal photography commenced the same month. The film will have music composed by Ravi Basrur and cinematography handled by Bhuvan Gowda.
Cast
editProduction
editDevelopment
editAfter the success of KGF: Chapter 1 in 2018, it was reported that Prashanth Neel had visited N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and narrated a script which impressed the actor. The project was supposed to be Neel's debut in Telugu cinema; however, that position instead went to Salaar (2023).[1] The project was reported to be funded by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar's Mythri Movie Makers.[2][3] The production process would reportedly begin in 2020, after Neel completes KGF: Chapter 2 (2022).[4] The following July, Yerneni confirmed the project.[5] However, Neel firstly prioritized his project with Prabhas, which became Salaar, which led to Rama Rao beginning to work on Devara (2024).[6] The project was funded by Yerneni and Shankar's Mythri Movie Makers along with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Hari Krishna Kosaraju's N. T. R. Arts.[7]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began with an inaugural puja ceremony on 9 August 2024 at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad with the film's cast and crew.[8]
Release
editThe film is scheduled to release worldwide on 6 January 2026 in theatres, coinciding with Sankranti.[9]
References
edit- ^ kavirayani, suresh (2019-07-11). "KGF director to direct Jr NTR?". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Mythri Movie Makers set to announce three big projects". The Times of India. 2019-07-30. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Desk, Tollywood (2019-06-04). "KGF director to work with Mythri Movie Makers". Tollywood. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Prashanth Neel to direct Junior NTR?". The Times of India. 2019-08-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Crazy combo! Junior NTR set to team up with KGF director Prashanth Neel". The Times of India. 2019-07-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ntr-30-exclusive-mahurat-of-jr-ntr-shoot-begins-from-february-1202892%3f.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Jr NTR sports fierce look in Prashanth Neel's NTR 31. Poster out". India Today. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Jr NTR, Prashanth Neel's film 'NTR31' to release in January 2026". India Today. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-08-09). "'NTR 31': Prashanth Neel-Jr NTR film goes on floors, locks a release date". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
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