Trivikram's Film Loses Lead Actor Allu Arjun; Possible Replacement Jr NTR Discussed in Recent Updates and Discussions
Trivikram Srinivas, renowned for his iconic Telugu films with Allu Arjun such as Julayi, S/O Satyamurthy, and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, is set to embark on a new venture. However, there's a twist in the tale—Allu Arjun will no longer be the lead actor in Trivikram's upcoming film. Instead, Jr NTR has been confirmed as the replacement.
Jr NTR, often referred to as the 'Man of Masses', is reportedly in negotiations to take on the powerful and divine role of the Hindu deity Lord Kumara Swamy (also known as Kartikeya) in this project. The film, described as an Indian mythological fantasy, is scheduled to start shooting in October 2025 and is being produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya.
While earlier reports speculated about Allu Arjun playing the lead in this film, official confirmation came that Jr NTR will now take over, marking a significant casting change for the director Trivikram Srinivas, who had previously collaborated with Allu Arjun on successful films.
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is involved in a different project directed by Atlee, unrelated to the Trivikram film. On the other hand, Trivikram is also working on another film with actor Venkatesh, which started its production around August 2025.
It's worth noting that Jr NTR is set to make his Bollywood debut in War 2, where he will star alongside Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. This forthcoming film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is part of YRF's spy universe and is scheduled for release on August 14.
Despite generating considerable hype, Trivikram's most recent film, Guntur Kaaram, featuring Mahesh Babu, did not resonate as strongly as many of Mahesh Babu's previous hits. The reasons for the potential casting shift in Trivikram's film remain unclear, with speculations suggesting that scheduling conflicts or creative differences could be influencing this decision.
As the dust settles on this unexpected change, fans eagerly await more details about Trivikram's new project with Jr NTR. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development in the world of Telugu cinema.
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This upcoming project by Trivikram Srinivas, previously known for his collaborations with Allu Arjun, will now feature Jr NTR as the lead actor, marking a change in the realm of Telugu entertainment and movies-and-tv. Fans are anxiously awaiting more details about this Indian mythological fantasy, scheduled to begin shooting in October 2025.
Meanwhile, Jr NTR's Bollywood debut, War 2, promises to be an entertaining addition to the YRF spy universe, set for release on August 14, 2022.
