Director Prashanth Neel, renowned for his game-changing action blockbusters "KGF" and "Salaar", had earlier teamed up with Jr NTR for a neo-noir action thriller. However, recent reports sparked a buzz that Neel was set to collaborate with Ajith Kumar, causing speculation that his project with Jr NTR might be delayed. Despite Ajith Kumar's manager clarifying that no such collaboration had been discussed, the rumours spread rapidly.

Contradicting these rumours, the much-anticipated project with Jr NTR officially began today with a grand launch event in Hyderabad. Mythri Movie Makers confirmed that shooting commenced with an auspicious pooja ceremony and announced that this mega-action entertainer is slated for a worldwide release on January 9, 2026. Photos from the event have quickly gone viral, fueling excitement across social media. The NTR - Neel project's tentative title is said to be 'Dragon'.

Mythri Movie Makers shared, "The moment we've all been waiting for is here. #NTRNeel begins with an auspicious Pooja Ceremony. The DUO is all set to create a MONSTROUS HAVOC at the BOX OFFICE. See you all on his land from January 9th, 2026 (sic)." With Prashanth Neel also having "Salaar 2" and "KGF 3" lined up, it remains to be seen whether a future collaboration with Ajith Kumar is on the horizon.

The moment we all have been waiting for is here 🤩#NTRNeel begins with an auspicious Pooja Ceremony 🪔 💫

The DUO is all set to create a MONSTROUS HAVOC at the BOX OFFICE ❤️‍🔥

See you all on his land from 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟗𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🔥

Man of Masses @tarak9999… pic.twitter.com/rzNzrsZIcG

— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) August 9, 2024

This time, the earth will tremble under his reign! 🔥#NTRNeel will step onto the soil on January 9th, 2026 ❤️‍🔥

MAN OF MASSES @tarak9999 #PrashanthNeel @MythriOfficial @NTRArtsOfficial pic.twitter.com/MfS0aS8OlV

— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) August 9, 2024