Mumbai, Feb 25: The pan-India film ‘Devara: Part 1’ starring NTR Jr is gearing up for its release in Japan on March 28.

As a part of the promotions, NTR Jr is busy with the media rounds in the land of the rising sun. He will also travel to Japan on March 22 for promotions. For NTR Jr, Japan has always been a land of love and admiration. His film ‘RRR;, directed by SS Rajamouli, became a cultural sensation there, winning hearts with its breathtaking action and larger-than-life drama.

His fans in Japan have long revered his performances, with ‘Student No. 1’ being a massive success in the region. Now, with ‘Devara: Part 1’, they are set to witness yet another cinematic spectacle headlined by their beloved star.

His portrayal of Devara, a force of nature navigating treacherous waters, has been hailed as one of his most intense and commanding roles. With its upcoming Japanese release, the film is poised to expand its global footprint further.

Meanwhile, on the work, the actor is joining forces with Prashanth Neel, who is known for ‘K.G.F: Chapter 1’, ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’ and ‘Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire’. The shoot of the upcoming movie tentatively titled ‘NTRNeel’ is underway in Hyderabad with over 2000 junior artists at Ramoji Film City. NTR Jr. will join the shoot from the next schedule.

The dynamic collaboration of NTR and Neel is sure to set new benchmarks in the industry. This highly anticipated action epic is set to hit the big screens on January 9, 2026 in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.

Prashanth Neel, renowned for his blockbuster hits, is expected to bring his unique mass vision to this project, elevating NTR’s on-screen persona to new heights. This is Prashanth Neel’s most ambitious film which in itself is a tall order as Neel’s past films have been the biggest films of Indian Cinema. The film will be produced by the prestigious production houses Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts.

The film is bankrolled by Kalyan Ram Nandamuri, Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili, and Hari Krishna Kosaraju under Mythri Movie Makers and NTR arts banner.

In 2020, a Telugu movie titled Hit: The First Case starring Vishwak Sen had hit the big screens, and it did a decent business at the box office. The makers decided to create a Hit universe, and in the sequel of the film, titled HIT: The Second Case, Adivi Sesh was roped in to play the lead role. The sequel was released in 2022, and it received a fantastic response. Now, the makers are all set for its third part, titled Hit: The Third Case which stars Nani in the lead role.

There’s a trend in the South film industry that on the birthday of the lead actors an asset of the film gets released. So, today, on Nani’s 41st birthday, the makers of Hit 3 have launched the teaser of the movie.

Nani took to social media to share the teaser. He wrote, “Today. Feb 24th. With love I present you violence. HIT The Third Case. #HIT3Teaser #HIT3.”

The teaser is very intriguing, and Nani as always is fantastic. But, what grabs our attention is that this one is clearly the most violent films of the actor.

Netizens have loved the teaser. A netizen posted, “#HIT3Teaser it’s a super hit hit hit pakka Wishing you a very very happy birthday @NameisNani anna have a great day and great year ahead. My best wishes to #Paradise and upcoming projects #HBDNaturalstarNani.”

Another X user wrote, “Ekdam Kadak Maal #HIT3Teaser #Nani as bloody Kickass cop Can’t wait for this BLOODBATH experience Happy Birthday @NameisNani anna.” One more fan posted, “One word: Ruthless.” Check out the posts below…

Hit: The Third Case is slated to release on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the movie also stars Srinidhi Shetty in the lead role. While the first instalment of the film was remade in Hindi with Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra in the lead role, Hit 3 will be dubbed and released in Hindi.

Nani’s last three films, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Hi Nanna, and Dasara were also dubbed and released in Hindi, but didn’t get a great response in the Hindi markets. So, let’s wait and watch what response the Hindi version of Hit 3 will get.

Mumbai, Feb 24: Yash’s “Toxic” is touted to be the first ever large scale Indian film to be conceptualised, written, and filmed in both English and Kannada. Director Geetu Mohandas says the vision was to craft a narrative that resonates with audiences both in “India and globally”.

“Our vision for ‘Toxic’ was to craft a narrative that resonates authentically with audiences both in India and globally,” says director Geetu Mohandas.

“Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups” will be dubbed in multiple Indian and international languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Mohandas added: “We’ve strived to capture the nuances of the story in both Kannada and English, ensuring an authentic experience for viewers across different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.”

He said that the film “explores a collaboration of artistic vision and precision of commercial storytelling.”

“It’s a journey that transcends borders, languages, and cultural confines, designed to connect with hearts and minds worldwide,” concluded the director.

Toxic, a film jointly produced by Venkat Narayana under KVN Productions and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, was conceived as a global cinematic experience.

The film’s international team—including action sequences by JJ Perry, best known for his work in the John Wick and Fast & Furious franchises, and visual effects by DNEG, who recently won the BAFTA Film Award for Special Visual Effects for Dune: Part Two—was carefully assembled to match the project’s scale.

Last month, on Yash’s birthday, the makers released a “Birthday Peek” offering a glimpse into the film. Filming began in August 2024.

Producer Venkat K Narayana emphasised the film’s ambitious scope, saying, “Our goal for “Toxic” was crystal clear: a film that resonates in India and globally. From the very beginning, we were driven by a deep conviction in this story and its potential. This unwavering belief fueled our “all-in” approach, required to bring this cinematic experience to life.”

“We embraced the challenge wholeheartedly, confident that “Toxic” will not only captivate audiences worldwide but also showcase the brilliance of Indian cinema on a global stage.”