NTR, Hrithik Roshan's War 2 directed by Ayan Mukerje which released amidst huge expectations failed to set the box office on fire.
Following this, according to sources, NTR decided to take a sensational decision. Renowned trade analyst, Ramesh Bala says “I think his next will be a Telugu movie. He has to collaborate with a strong director - either a big Telugu or a Tamil director. He should do a film that has a mass appeal like 'Pushpa'.”
Source close to NTR says “Jr NTR is taking his time before signing his next few projects. After 'RRR', expectations are at a different level, and 'War 2' not working has made him even more conscious about what audiences want from him. He wants films that bring him back to his mass base.”
Ramesh Bala adds “He has Prashanth Neel’s project, which is a huge one. Since Neel is the director of 'KGF', it’s definitely a prestigious and safe bet. Obviously, no one can predict the outcome, but the interest surrounding the film will be massive.”
He revealed “As for 'Devara 2' being shelved, there's no official word on it. We’ll know more once the NTR - Neel project ends. If he moves ahead with another film after 'Dragon', then 'Devara 2' might not happen. For now, we’ll have to wait a few more months to see where things go.”