Prashanth Neel birthday: Jr NTR, Rishab Shetty pen heartfelt birthday wishes for 'KGF', 'Salaar' director
Hyderabad, June 4
One of the successful directors of the Indian cinema industry, Prashanth Neel, has turned a year older today. The superstars of the South film industry and successful production houses, including Hombale Films and others, penned heartwarming birthday wishes for the director.
Jr NTR shared a glimpse of Prashanth Neel from the shoot of Dragon on his X handle. He wrote, "Happy birthday Director avare. May this year for you be as grand as the stories you tell. Can't wait to see what lies ahead for us Prashanth."
'Kantara' director and actor Rishab Shetty described Prashanth Neel as a "visionary" filmmaker who redefined cinematic storytelling.
"Happy Birthday to dear Prashanth Neel, a true visionary who redefines cinematic storytelling with every film. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with success, happiness, and many more inspiring stories to share with the world," wrote Rishab Shetty on his X handle.
Sriya Reddy, who played a prominent role in the film 'Salaar', penned a heartwarming birthday wish for the director. She called the filmmaker a "man of integrity" while extending her wishes through her X handle.
"Wishing you a very happy birthday Prashanth! A man of integrity is how I like to frame his personality," wrote Sriya Reddy.
Hombale Films, the production house, which has been a chief collaborator on Prashanth Neel's projects like KGF and Salaar, described Prashanth Neel as an "architect" for the "larger-than-life cinematic worlds."
"The architect of larger-than-life cinematic worlds. Birthday wishes to our dearest Director #PrashanthNeel. Wishing you many more milestones and success as you continue to raise the bar and deliver unforgettable experiences to audiences worldwide," wrote Hombale Films on his X handle.
Prashanth Neel has directed the KGF franchise and Salaar. The filmmaker's upcoming directorial is 'Dragon'. It stars Jr NTR in the lead role along with actor Anil Kapoor. The film is slated to release in theatres on June 11, 2027.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Truly a visionary director! KGF and Salaar redefined what Indian cinema can achieve. Hats off to Neel sir and Hombale Films for their collaboration. Can't wait for Dragon! 🔥🔥
Happy birthday Prashanth! Loved KGF 1 & 2. Salaar had some great moments too. Looking forward to seeing what he does with Jr NTR - that's a dream combination! 🎉
Srividya Reddy calling him a 'man of integrity' says a lot! Behind all the box office success, it's good to know he has a strong character. Happy birthday, sir! 🌟
Honestly, I'm a bit tired of the mass action genre. Neel is great at what he does, but I wish he'd try a different genre. Still, respect for his success and hard work. Happy birthday!
The man who gave us Yash's KGF and Prabhas's Salaar! What a career! Wishing Prashanth Neel a very happy birthday. May Dragon be even bigger! 🐉
Architect of larger-than-life worlds indeed! But I hope
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