Jr NTR is currently busy working on his next film, tentatively titled NTRNeel, which is slated for release on June 11, 2027. However, while many fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel to Devara, recent reports suggest that the project may have been shelved, with producer Lagadapati Sridhar reacting to the speculation. Producer Lagadapati Sridhar on Jr NTR’s plans for Devara sequel According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, producer Lagadapati Sridhar spoke about the possibility of Devara 2. The filmmaker reportedly said, “Fictional dramas with period settings are slowly becoming outdated. The old-school narrative style of the original Devara also restricted Jr NTR’s larger-than-life image, though he tried his best to elevate it with an intense performance. The film did make money, but today’s audiences are far shrewder and are looking for realistic and relatable plots.” The producer further added, “NTR has to choose better stories and directors to raise the bar further. He should find subjects that match his charisma and also help expand his fan base across markets.” For those unaware, reports about Devara 2 being shelved surfaced recently after it was announced that director Koratala Siva’s next project would be with Nandamuri Balakrishna for the tentatively titled NBK112. Coming to Devara, the film follows the story of a powerful sea warrior who protects a coastal village in the 1980s that is involved in illegal sea smuggling. After realizing that these activi