Jr NTR Shares His Reaction Ahead of Film’s Release
Actor Jr NTR has praised Don’t Trouble The Trouble, the upcoming fantasy entertainer starring Fahadh Faasil and child actor Ssara Palekar, calling attention to the film’s emotional appeal and performances ahead of its theatrical release on October 2, 2026.
Sharing his reaction on X, Jr NTR described the film as one that could connect with children, parents and adults who retain a sense of childhood within them. His comments came shortly before the film reaches cinemas and followed his appearance at its Telugu pre-release event.
Fahadh Faasil’s Performance as Suri Wins Praise
A major part of Jr NTR’s reaction focused on Fahadh Faasil, who plays Suri, a magician at the centre of the film.
Jr NTR praised Fahadh’s ability to bring the character and individual scenes to life, describing his performance as remarkable. The reaction builds on comments he made at the film’s pre-release event, where he spoke about his admiration for Fahadh as an actor.
Fahadh’s role carries additional significance because Don’t Trouble The Trouble marks his first Telugu outing as a lead actor. He has previously appeared prominently in Telugu cinema through the Pushpa films.
Ssara Palekar Makes an Impression on Jr NTR
Jr NTR reserved particularly warm praise for young actor Ssara Palekar, saying she had “stolen my heart.”
He highlighted the natural quality and innocence she brought to the performance. Ssara plays Divya, a young girl whose encounter with Suri drives the film into its fantasy storyline.
Her performance has also drawn praise from Fahadh himself. During the film’s promotional campaign, Fahadh described Ssara as his favourite co-star and spoke positively about her preparation and patience while filming their scenes together.
The attention given to Ssara by both actors is notable because the relationship between her character and Fahadh’s Suri appears to form a central emotional element of the story.
What Is ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble’ About?
Directed by debutant filmmaker Shashank Yeleti, Don’t Trouble The Trouble is a fantasy entertainer built around Suri and his relationship with a young girl.
Fahadh has described Suri as a street magician and con artist whose life changes after meeting Divya. The story then develops supernatural elements around the young character.
The film also features Saurabh Sachdeva in an important role.
It is presented by filmmaker SS Rajamouli and backed by producers SS Karthikeya, Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni. Kaala Bhairava has composed the music and background score, Brad Francis ACS is the cinematographer, while Praveen Antony handles editing.
The film is scheduled to open in theatres worldwide on October 2, with its Telugu release accompanied by dubbed Malayalam and Tamil versions.
Jr NTR Had Already Praised Fahadh at Pre-Release Event
Jr NTR’s latest comments follow his appearance at the film’s Telugu pre-release event.
During the event, he recalled first watching Fahadh in Bangalore Days and spoke about how Fahadh’s performances had influenced and inspired him as an actor. He also expressed support for producer SS Karthikeya as he begins this phase of his career.
That background gives additional context to Jr NTR’s subsequent review: his appreciation of Fahadh’s work predates this particular film rather than emerging solely as part of its release campaign.
Why Jr NTR’s Reaction Matters Ahead of Release
High-profile praise can increase attention around a film immediately before release, particularly when it comes from an established star such as Jr NTR.
In this case, his reaction also places greater focus on the film’s performances and emotional themes rather than only its fantasy elements.
At the same time, Jr NTR’s comments remain his personal assessment of the film, not an indication of broader critical or audience consensus. That distinction is especially important because the comments arrived before the movie’s public theatrical release.
Once Don’t Trouble The Trouble reaches cinemas on October 2, reviews from critics and responses from general audiences will provide a wider picture of its reception.
A Significant Telugu Lead Outing for Fahadh Faasil
Beyond the immediate celebrity reaction, Don’t Trouble The Trouble represents another step in Fahadh Faasil’s work across Indian film industries.
Although Telugu audiences already know him through Pushpa, this project places him at the centre of a Telugu-language film as its lead performer.
Fahadh has described the project as a “kids’ film for grown-ups” and has spoken about the linguistic preparation involved in performing his Telugu dialogue.
With Jr NTR now publicly praising both Fahadh and Ssara, the film enters its theatrical release with prominent industry attention. Whether that pre-release enthusiasm is reflected in wider audience response will become clearer after the film opens.
