Rishab Shetty To Make Cameo In Jr NTR Starrer Dragon? Here's What We Know

Jr NTR is currently busy with the shoot of his much-awaited action drama Dragon. The latest speculation making rounds is that Kantara actor-director Rishab Shetty might be seen in a brief cameo appearance in the movie. While there has been no official word, reports suggest that discussions are underway.

123 Telugu has reported that Kantara Chapter 1 actor and director Rishab Shetty might make a cameo in Jr NTR’s Dragon. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. To note, Rukmini Vasanth will be seen in the lead role in Dragon.

Jr NTR And Prashanth Neel’s New Project To Outshine KGF And Salaar?

As per a Hindustan Times report, the new project is “Prashanth Neel’s biggest and most ambitious project ever; even bigger than his pan-India blockbusters

Salaar and KGF.” Sources indicate that Dragon is the type of movie Neel wanted to make right from the beginning of his career. The film brings the director back together with cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda and composer Ravi Basrur, both of whom played a crucial role in establishing the lavish visual and musical idiom of KGF. The female lead is said to be essayed by Rukmini Vasanth, adding another element of enthusiasm to the cast.

Unlimited Budget and Vision

In contrast to his previous projects, Neel is coming to Dragon without budget constraints. News indicates the director is finally unrestricted by budgets and is working hard to give one huge cinematic experience with Jr NTR. He is reportedly delighted with how the project is turning out, even terming the result over what was originally conceived. The budgetary scale suggests that viewers can look forward to larger-than-life action, visuals and storytelling that may set a new standard for Indian cinema.

Release Date and Production Updates

The shoot of Dragon formally started in March this year. The producers already have a theatrical release date of June 25, 2026. Earlier, the first look was planned to release on Jr NTR’s birthday on May 20, but the plan was delayed to make room for an announcement about War 2, another big-ticket project of the actor.

The crew is tight-lipped about the plot, but preliminary reports suggest a mix of majestic visuals, powerful performances and a scale in terms of storytelling that is larger than the director’s past efforts.

Kantara

Kantara: Chapter 1, the much-awaited prequel to Kantara, is set to release worldwide on October 2, 2025. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film has become one of the most anticipated Indian releases of the year. Now, just days before its theatrical debut, reports suggest that key details of the storyline may have been leaked online. According to a report by Gulte, the narrative unfolds centuries before the events of the first film. Set during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty in 300 CE, the story takes place in the mystical forests of Banavasi, considered the birthplace of Daiva traditions. It is here that divine spirits are said to have awakened, shaping the roots of the lore audiences witnessed in the 2022 blockbuster.

A Global Release Across Multiple Languages

The film will release in Kannada along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and English. Beyond India, Kantara: Chapter 1 will enjoy a massive international rollout in markets such as the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Canada, Russia, Japan, Germany, and across Southeast Asia.

With the global success of the original Kantara, expectations are high for the prequel to break new ground. Whether or not the leaked plot details prove accurate, audiences are bracing for an immersive cinematic journey into the mystical origins of the saga.