(This article is authored by Alar) 

The global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently seen in the action-packed series Citadel, may soon share screen space with the Tollywood sensation Jr NTR in his upcoming film with KGF director Prashanth Neel.

According to the latest buzz, the actress has been approached to play the female lead in the mega-budget entertainer, which is tentatively titled NTR 31 and will go on floors only in 2024. If this news turns out to be true, it will be a treat for the fans of both the stars who have a huge fan following across the world.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has been juggling between Hollywood and Bollywood projects, is known for her versatility and charisma. She has starred in films like Baywatch, The Sky Is Pink, The White Tiger and Matrix 4. She is also producing several films and web series under her banner Purple Pebble Pictures.

The actress is currently rejoicing the success with Citadel, a spy thriller series directed by Russo Brothers and co-starring Richard Madden. Jr NTR, on the other hand, is one of the most popular and talented actors in Telugu cinema.

He has delivered several blockbuster hits like Simhadri, Temper, Janatha Garage and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, and with SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR, where he played Komaram Bheem, a tribal leader who fought against the British Raj. The film also stars Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn.

Prashanth Neel is one of the most sought-after directors in Indian cinema right now. He rose to fame with his KGF franchise, which starred Yash as Rocky Bhai, a gangster who rises to power in the gold mines of Kolar. The two parts of KGF was a massive success and broke several records at the box office.

Prashanth Neel is also helming Salaar, an action drama starring Prabhas and Shruti Haasan. NTR 31 is expected to be an action extravaganza that revolves around the India-Pakistan border. The film was officially announced by Mythri Movie Makers on Jr NTR’s birthday on May 20 and then again on Prashanth Neel’s birthday on June 4. The film is being produced in collaboration with NTR Arts, which is Jr NTR’s brother Nandamuri Kalyanram’s production house.

The makers have not confirmed any details about the cast and crew of NTR 31 yet. However, rumours are rife that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan may play the antagonist in the film and lock horns with Jr NTR. If Priyanka Chopra Jonas also joins the star-studded project, it will be a dream come true for many cinephiles who are eagerly waiting for this epic collaboration.

Buzz:#PriyankaChopra is in talks to join #JrNTR in #NTR31, directed by #KGF’s #PrashanthNeel 🔥👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/IljqVPnUbr

— KARTHIK DP (@dp_karthik) June 7, 2023