Overview
- The producers, who posted a statement on Wednesday on X, said there is no schedule cancellation or look-related pause and called the gap routine.
- The denial counters a Gulte-led report that claimed Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel paused filming to redo one of the actor’s new looks, with the team urging fans to trust only official updates.
- Recent filming covered a major run in Jordan and about a week at a temple near Shamshabad, and Times Now reported the Jordan leg was shortened due to regional safety and travel advisories.
- Casting has shifted as Tovino Thomas said he exited because of date conflicts, while several reports point to Anil Kapoor joining the ensemble after he hinted at involvement on social media.
- The previously announced June 25, 2026 release now appears unlikely, with a new date pending, and large sets near Hyderabad signal ongoing multi-stage shoots that are standard in Telugu productions.