Overview
- After reviewing early footage, Jr NTR halted filming and asked Prashanth Neel to revisit the script with possible re-shoots, according to multiple reports.
- Production began in April 2025 but has experienced lengthy gaps between schedules, trade outlets report.
- Insiders now suggest the release may slip past mid-2026 into late 2026 or early 2027, and the makers have not announced a new date.
- Some reports hint at friction between the actor and director, while other sources deny any fallout or scrapping of the film.
- The break also covers Jr NTR’s physical transformation, with large sets in the works and extensive VFX and action expected to extend post-production.