NTR’s global recognition soared after walking the Oscars red carpet alongside Ram Charan for S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR. Following this, he starred in the pan-India film Devar, which, despite initially receiving mixed reviews, quietly entered the 600-crore club, setting a notable record. While Devar 2 was announced, progress has been slow, leaving fans unsure about the film’s future.
NTR also made his Bollywood debut with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and produced by Yash Raj Films, released on 14 August. Despite the film’s high budget and expectations, it did not significantly boost NTR’s career in Bollywood, with some critics suggesting the venture did not work out as hoped.
Currently, NTR is filming a new project titled Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, with Rukmini Vasant as the heroine. The latest images of NTR’s look in Dragon have surprised fans. He appears extremely lean and muscular, prompting comparisons to his previous performance in Krantiveer. Some viewers are now questioning whether his current physique would allow him to reprise his role in Devar 2, since he appeared heavier in the original film.
During the shooting of Devar, NTR had gained weight for the role, and fans believe that returning to that look for a sequel would be challenging given his current lean frame. This has sparked further speculation about whether Devar 2 will happen at all or if NTR will move on to a new project.
Fans are eagerly awaiting clarification from Devar director Koratala Siva regarding the sequel. Meanwhile, Dragon is progressing rapidly, with shooting beginning earlier this year and NTR joining the schedule in March. The film is expected to release next year, generating excitement due to NTR’s striking new appearance.
While the future of Devar 2 remains uncertain, NTR’s latest look has certainly created discussion and speculation among fans across India.