I’m not sure Rajinikanth can be anything but slow-motion! It’s practically his signature move!

Rukmini Vasanth's name is almost confirmed as the lead actress, while actor Tovino Thomas is said to take on a significant role. The highly anticipated film "NTR 31," helmed by Prashanth Neel and starring Jr NTR, was announced previously but has encountered delays due to the director's and Tollywood Collections actor's existing obligations. However, official announcements from Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts are still yet to come. Notably, the initial scenes are planned to be shot without Jr NTR, who is currently busy with his upcoming Bollywood project in "War 2." When he finishes his work, he is expected to rejoin the crew. The film's music will be composed by Ravi Basrur, and it is scheduled for a grand release during Sankranthi on January 9, 2026. Recent updates indicate that the initial shooting phase for the movie, reportedly titled "Dragon," is scheduled to kick off next week in the Vikarabad Forest.