Overview

• Jr NTR will portray the Hindu deity Lord Kumara Swamy in Trivikram Srinivas’ yet-to-be-titled mythological epic.
• Allu Arjun departed the film to prioritize his project with director Atlee, with sources citing scheduling conflicts and creative differences.
• Harika Hassine Creations, led by S. Radha Krishna and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, plans to begin principal photography in the second half of 2026.
• Producer Naga Vamsi fueled speculation with a cryptic social media post featuring a Sanskrit verse that underlined the name Skanda.
• Jr NTR is balancing this role alongside high-profile commitments including War 2, Devara: Part 2 and the Prashanth Neel actioner Dragon.