BLOCKBUSTER BEHEMOTHS
The upcoming film starring actor NTR Jr. and directed by Prashanth Neel, currently identified as “NTRNEEL,” has secured a global release date of Jan. 9, 2026. This project marks the first collaboration between the two.
On Friday, the production team held a traditional prayer ceremony, attended by NTR Jr., Neel, their families, and representatives from the producing entities NTR Arts and Mythri Movie Makers, to kick off production.
The filmmakers posted on X: “This time, the earth will tremble under his reign! #NTRNEEL will step onto the soil on January 9th, 2026.”
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Neel previously directed blockbuster films “K.G.F: Chapter 1” (2018) and “K.G.F: Chapter 2” (2022), headlined by Yash, and “Salaar,” starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. NTR Jr. starred alongside Ram Charan in S.S. Rajamouli‘s Oscar and Golden Globe-winning global smash hit “RRR” (2022). “Devara,” which reunites NTR Jr. with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, is due later this year.
PUNJABI POWERHOUSE
Punjabi music artist AP Dhillon has unveiled his new single “Old Money,” marking his first release under a partnership with Republic Records and Universal Music Canada. The track, which blends Punjabi rhythms with cinematic elements, is accompanied by a music video featuring Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.
Dhillon co-directed the video with Shauna Gautam, making his debut behind the camera. The visual narrative pays homage to 1990s Indian action films, while concluding with a “say no to violence” message. The song’s production credits include Dhillon’s collaborator Shinda Kahlon, along with AzizTheShake, Gray Hawken, Luca Mauti, Brendan Thomas and Madeleine Kay.
Dhillon described “Old Money” as the start of his “next era,” citing influences from action movies he watched growing up.
