Jr NTR’s upcoming collaboration with director Prashanth Neel, reportedly titled PythonStrong buzz continues as one of the most closely tracked projects in 2026. The excitement around the film has now intensified with Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor officially joining the cast.

Anil Kapoor revealed his involvement through an Instagram story, where he shared Python The poster wrote, “One has landed, the other two are in the queue #Dragon.” (sic) Although details about his role have been kept under wraps, the post also hinted at the possibility of additional collaborations with Jr. NTR in the future.

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This is Anil Kapoor’s second collaboration with Jr NTR war 2And his second collaboration with a South Indian director Animal. Kapoor’s comments about the “other two” have sparked speculation about further projects with the Telugu star. Industry talks suggest that one of these could be a standalone film yrf spy universeHowever, no official confirmation has been made yet.

Python It stars Rukmini Vasanth in the lead role and features several leading actors in important roles. The film is jointly produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, with music composed by Ravi Basrur. Theatrical release is scheduled for June 25, 2026.

Meanwhile, from the first week of December, the team began an extensive night program at Ramoji Film City, focusing on large-scale action sequences and world-building elements central to Prashanth Neel’s vision.

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Jr NTR’s physical transformation for the role is further adding to the buzz of the film. His workout videos have also been trending, showing off his lean, battle-ready body, though they have received mixed reactions online. With the increase in production, Python is steadily establishing itself as one of the most ambitious Telugu releases on the horizon.