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The clock above counts down to NTRNeel, the Jr. NTR and Prashanth Neel pan-India action tentpole — also referred to as Dragon — targeting a 2027 theatrical release.
NTRNeel is the high-anticipation collaboration between Telugu superstar Jr. NTR and director Prashanth Neel, the filmmaker behind the KGF and Salaar franchises. Produced by NTR Arts in association with Hombale Films, the film targets a 2027 theatrical release across multiple Indian languages and international markets.
Jr. NTR is coming off RRR (2022), which won an Academy Award and propelled him to international visibility, plus Devara: Part 1 (2024). Prashanth Neel is coming off Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023). Their collaboration is one of the most-awaited pan-India tentpoles of the cycle.
Prashanth Neel's signature is heavy-stakes mass action with a near-mythic visual register, and NTRNeel is widely expected to extend that template. Plot details are tightly held, but the film is positioned as a tentpole-scale theatrical event with a massive release footprint.
NTRNeel releases theatrically in 2027 across India and major international markets including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, Singapore, and Canada. Streaming windows are typically four to eight weeks post-release, with the streaming partner confirmed by NTR Arts and Hombale Films closer to launch.
For more 2026 Indian theatrical countdowns, see the Toxic (Yash) countdown and the Maatrubhumi (Salman Khan) countdown.
When does NTRNeel release? 2027, with the precise date pending confirmation by NTR Arts and Hombale Films. Who directs? Prashanth Neel (KGF, Salaar). What languages? Telugu primary, with dubs across major Indian languages and English subtitles internationally. What is the working title? Frequently referred to as Dragon, with NTRNeel used as a placeholder until an official title is announced.
