**Jr. NTR Exits Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic: What We Know So Far**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | October 9, 2025, 5:16 PM*
Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has reportedly stepped away from the much-anticipated Hindi-Telugu biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, widely regarded as the father of Indian cinema. According to the Deccan Chronicle, the actor has chosen to focus on his Telugu film career and his role in Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film *Dragon*.
### Reasons Behind Jr. NTR’s Decision
A source close to the project revealed multiple factors that influenced Jr. NTR’s exit. Foremost, the actor is currently reluctant to portray a real-life figure, especially a legendary personality from the past. The source told Deccan Chronicle:
> “Firstly, at the moment NTR doesn’t want to play a real-life character, and that too a legend from the past. Secondly, the Phalke biopic was to be directed not by Rajamouli but by his son Karthik. Thirdly and most importantly, Aamir Khan is also working on a Dadasaheb Phalke biopic directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Doing another of the same serves no purpose.”
### SS Rajamouli’s Biopic Plans
Despite Jr. NTR’s departure and objections raised by Dadasaheb Phalke’s grandson Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar, ace director SS Rajamouli is proceeding full steam ahead with the biopic project.
There were rumors that Prabhas had been considered for the lead role after NTR’s exit, but those reports have since been clarified and dismissed.
### Updates on Aamir Khan’s Biopic
Meanwhile, speculation had surfaced that Aamir Khan had requested director Rajkumar Hirani to rewrite his version of the Phalke biopic. However, recent reports confirm that Khan’s project is continuing as originally planned.
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The race to bring Dadasaheb Phalke’s inspiring story to the big screen continues, with two major Hindi-Telugu productions in the pipeline. Fans eagerly await further announcements regarding casting and production details.
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