Star Chase Begins: NTR & Allu Arjun Target ‘Dhurandhar’

In today’s market, it’s not just directors chasing stars, but stars are chasing directors too. That’s exactly what the latest buzz suggests. After the impact of Dhurandhar and its sequel at the Indian Box Office, director Aditya Dhar has suddenly become one of the most wanted filmmakers across industries. Rumour has it that both NTR Junior and Allu ARjun are now chasing this director, in the hope that they bag his next.

This isn’t new territory for NTR. He’s done this before. When Prashanth Neel was the hottest property post KGF, multiple Telugu stars tried to impress him. At one point, Neel was expected to team up with Ram Charan or even Mahesh Babu. But NTR moved early, stayed aggressive, and locked the project. After Neel wrapped Salaar, he naturally took #NTRNeel as his next. Now, the same pattern seems to be repeating.

Both NTR and Allu Arjun are reportedly “moving pieces” behind the scenes to grab Aditya Dhar’s next. Because right now, a strong director is not just a creative asset; he’s a market expander for the heroes, too. One right collaboration can shift positioning, expand reach, and redefine a star’s phase. However, unlike before, the competition is tighter now. Many other stars are also trying for Aditya Dhar, like directors, and Ranveer Singh is already on duty. So, will the director try to get a South star now, leaving Bollywood stars?

Because today, directors at that level don’t just pick stars, but choose the right actors who could bring their vision to life. These star directors, especially the ones like Aditya Dhar, do not believe in combinations. Let’s see who finally gets the director’s next project anyway.