‘And It Begins’: Jr NTR, Prashanth Neel’s Film Finally Goes On Floors | Photo

Jr NTR has begun shooting for his next film with KGF director Prashanth Neel, tentatively titled Dragon.

After much anticipation, the shoot for Jr NTR and KGF director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film has finally started. On Thursday, the actor shared a photo from the film’s set on his social media handles, with Neel taking charge. “And it begins,” wrote Jr NTR, as he announced the start of shoot.

Tentatively titled Dragon, the film’s introductory shoot is expected to last around a week to ten days. In the behind-the-scenes photo posted online, Neel is seen directing an accident scene, with hordes of onlookers, damaged cars and police barricades on the frame. Jr NTR wasn’t seen in the picture. He will reportedly join the shoot in March.

“The soil finally welcomes its reign to leave a mark in the history books of Indian Cinema,” wrote the makers. Take a look:

Fans can finally heave a sigh of relief, now that the film has officially started. There was a lot of buzz around the film, given Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s busy schedules. While Neel is busy with Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryanga Parvam, Jr NTR has Devara 2 and War 2 in the pipeline. During Devara promotions, Jr NTR and director Koratala Siva hinted that Devara 2 might kickstart in 2025, giving the actor enough time to wrap up YRF’s War 2 with Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani.

In August 2025, production house Mythri Movie Makers shared multiple photos from the puja ceremony of Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s film. “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,” read the caption.

The film is expected to release on January 9, 2026.