NTRNeel (Dragon) starring Jr NTR in the lead role is currently in the works and is being directed by director Prashanth Neel. Now, it appears that the film may feature Shahid Kapoor as the main antagonist instead of Tovino Thomas.
Is Shahid Kapoor replacing Tovino Thomas’ NTRnil?
According to a report in Telugu Chitralu, shahid kapoor Presently talks are going on with the manufacturers of NTRNIL. Reportedly, the actor is being considered for the film after Tovino Thomas exited the project, with the role expected to be that of the primary antagonist.
However, no official confirmation has been made regarding the casting yet.
For those unaware, this was already expected Tovino Thomas Will be a part of an upcoming Telugu action film. However, the actor recently confirmed that he left the project due to scheduling conflicts with his Malayalam films.
First, ntrneel (dragon) The theatrical release was announced for June 25, 2026. However, the film may skip this date, as the new release schedule has not been announced by the makers yet. Although the full cast has not been officially confirmed, Rukmini Vasanth is expected to play the co-lead role in the film, with Anil Kapoor also likely to play a key role.
Junior NTR and Shahid Kapoor’s work front
jr ntr She was last seen in a pivotal role in Hrithik Roshan starrer War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film serves as the sequel to the 2019 release War and is the latest installment in the YRF spy universe.
Apart from Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, the film also stars Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Varun Badola and many others in lead roles. It is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Looking ahead, the actor will be seen tentatively titled NTRnil, for which he has had to undergo a major physical transformation.
On the other hand, Shahid Kapoor was recently seen in the film O’Romeo co-starring Trupti Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwari, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani and others.
Looking ahead, the actor will be seen in the co-lead role alongside Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in the standalone sequel Cocktail 2, releasing on June 19, 2026.
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