Pushpa makers join forces with Prashanth Neel for a spine-chilling new chapter!

Prashanth Neel, the filmmaker who redefined mass cinema with Yash’s blockbuster KGF franchise and later helmed Prabhas’ high-voltage Salaar, is currently shaping Jr NTR’s next magnum opus, NTRNeel (tentative title: Dragon). While fans eagerly await updates on Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryanga Parvam and KGF: Chapter 3, an unexpected revelation has taken the industry by surprise- coming straight from the camp of the Pushpa franchise.

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Pushpa Makers Announce a Bold New Venture

In a move that has set social media buzzing, the powerhouse banner Mythri Movie Makers revealed on Monday that they are joining hands with Neel for an all-new cinematic universe. What caught everyone off guard was not the collaboration itself, but the genre the filmmaker is stepping into.

A Shockwave: Prashanth Neel to Present a Horror Film

Yes, you read that right. One of Indian cinema’s most celebrated production houses has locked in a horror project with Neel- an ambitious film that officially began its journey today with a traditional pooja ceremony.

Mythri Movie Makers made the announcement on their official X handle, posting, "A divine beginning to a scary journey. @MythriOfficial and #PrashanthNeel bring to you a horror film - for those who wish to be scared, and especially those who think they won't. Pooja ceremony held grandly, shoot begins soon. #MythriBringsHorror" (sic)

Fresh Faces, New Energy, and a Trusted Team

The upcoming project is set to be produced by Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar and will be officially presented by Prashanth Neel. Reportedly, the film stars Surya Raj, Hanu Reddy and popular social media face Preethi Pagadala in leading roles.

Direction duties fall to Kirtan Nadagouda, a former assistant director under Neel who now takes charge of a major feature film. Cinematographer Dinesh Divakaran will capture the eerie world the team is crafting.

Shooting is expected to commence shortly. For now, the makers are guarding additional details, with more announcements anticipated in the days ahead.

NTRNeel Continues to Fuel Fan Frenzy

Meanwhile, anticipation is soaring for Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s high-octane action spectacle, NTRNeel, widely rumoured to be titled Dragon. Following producer NV Prasad’s confirmation that Rukmini Vasanth is part of the cast, fans have propelled the excitement to new heights.

The film is being envisioned on an enormous scale, jointly backed by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, ensuring a grand cinematic experience.

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Global Release Date Locked

The makers have officially confirmed that NTRNeel will storm into cinemas worldwide on June 25, 2026. The film will be released across multiple languages- Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam- cementing its status as a pan-Indian mega-event. Recent reports suggest, the makers will possibly make a major announcement soon.