Is Jr NTR’s next film with Trivikram Srinivas to be announced on the ‘Dragon’ actor’s birthday? Here’s what we know

As Jr NTR is working on his next movie with Prashanth Neel, he is focusing on his other upcoming projects. It is reported that Jr NTR will be working with director Trivikram Srinivas and the latest buzz suggests that the team is expected to announce the film next month.According to a 123Telugu report, Jr NTR and Trivikram Srinivas’s upcoming movie is expected to be announced on May 20, as it also marks Jr NTR’s birthday. Additionally, the film’s name is speculated to have been decided as ‘Shanmukudu’. It is imperative to mention that makers are yet to make an official confirmation. Right now, Jr NTR is busy shooting for director Prashanth Neel’s next film. This project is being called ‘Dragon’ for now. Recently, the makers took to their official X (formerly Twitter) handle and shared a picture of Jr NTR, where he is seen showing his big and sharp muscles as he flexes his chiselled back and biceps. Along with the picture, the makers wrote, “The quieter it gets…the louder it’s about to be.”The picture comes after the makers clarified that the shooting of the film is progressing well. Earlier, they also debunked there rumours and wrote, “There is absolutely no truth to the rumours circulating about the look or any schedule cancellation. The film is progressing as planned, with only a routine preparation gap. We request everyone not to believe or spread unverified information. Official updates will always come from us.” Additionally, a report by Telugu Chitraalu suggested that Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is in talks to play the main antagonist of the film opposite Jr NTR, after Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas took an exit.The film also features Rukmini Vasanth and Anil Kapoor. It is announced to be released on June 25, 2026, but is also speculated to be delayed.