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Jr NTR gears up to celebrate his birthday on May 20, excitement among fans has reached new heights with announcements around his upcoming releases is expected in the next few days. Amid the celebrations, rumours began circulating online claiming that welfare activities worth Rs 100 crore were being organised in the actor’s name across the Telugu states. However, Jr NTR’s team has now officially denied the reports and issued a public clarification distancing the actor from any such initiatives. The team took to social media to share an official note, asking fans to stay alert.
Jr NTR’s Team Issues Clarification Regarding Rs 100 crore Charity Drive
In a statement released by Jr NTR’s team, it was officially clarified that the actor is not associated with any of the reported welfare activities and does not endorse them in any capacity. The statement, issued on May 13, 2026, mentioned that certain fan groups had been organising charity drives and raising funds in the name of Mr. NTR without any connection to him or his office.
The note further urged the public, fans, and well-wishers to exercise caution and avoid contributing to such initiatives. The message also clarified that any official communication, association, or social activity related to Jr NTR would only be announced directly by the actor himself. The team thanked fans for their understanding and continued support.Fan clubs and admirers of the actor have since been sharing the official news on their personal accounts.
Jr NTR's Birthday Celebrations in Hyderabad
Jr NTR is reportedly set to celebrate his birthday in Hyderabad this year after several years, making the occasion especially memorable for fans. Sources suggest that the actor will take a short break from the shoot of NTR-Neel to spend time with family and close friends in the city.
Over the years, Jr NTR’s birthday has become a major annual celebration among fans, with social media campaigns and special events organised across regions. Adding to the celebratory mood, the makers of NTR-Neel, directed by Prashanth Neel, have confirmed that the film’s first glimpse will be unveiled on May 20. The project, reportedly titled Dragon, is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, and presented by T-Series. It also stars Kantara actress Rukmini Vasanth playing the female lead.Jr NTR was most recently seen in War 2, sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, and Anil Kapoor. His previous Telugu outing was Devara (2024), directed by Koratala Siva.