The much-anticipated film Dragon, starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, is steadily shaping up to be one of the biggest films in the making. According to the latest reports, actor Anil Kapoor
reportedly in talks to join the project as the primary antagonist. But still an official confirmation is awaited.
Mid-day has reported that Anil Kapoor is likely to join as the main antagonist. And also that the film’s release may be pushed to late 2026 to match its mega scale. It was originally slated to release this June. Interestingly, the actor-director was spotted in Mumbai today, where they reportedly met for discussions and prep.
This year in January, Anil Kapoor confirmed that he has joined the cast of Dragon, the much-anticipated film bringing together Jr NTR and blockbuster director Prashanth Neel. Taking to his Instagram stories, Anil Kapoor shared the poster of Dragon and wrote, “One has landed…the rest two are lining up… #Dragon” Anil Kapoor also made it clear that he and Jr NTR will be working together on another project, which would mark their third collaboration. Rukmini Vasanth is playing the female lead. The release date has been locked in for June 25, 2026.
Recently, Bollywood Hungama reported that Jr NTR has asked the director to work on the script again. “NTR wants Dragon to succeed at any cost. He is willing to go that extra mile to ensure it turns out just right. NTR doesn’t dislike what Prashanth has shot so far. But he feels it can be better. He wants the content to be better than what it is right now. They may even re-shoot some of what has already been filmed,” a source cited by the entertainment portal claimed. However, it remains unclear if Prashanth Neel would want to comply with Jr NTR’s request or not.
Repeated Roadblocks In Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel Collaboration
The shooting for Dragon began earlier this year with high expectations, but the production has not progressed as planned. Recently, Telugu 360 reported that there have been multiple long breaks between schedules, affecting the film’s overall timeline. Recently, Jr NTR was on a personal break due to the wedding of his brother-in-law, Narne Nithiin. The actor was expected to resume shooting in the last week of October.
Jr NTR’s Rugged New Avatar For NTRxNeel Goes Viral
Recently, the actor’s intense transformation for the upcoming film widely referred to as NTRxNeel went viral. From his striking screen presence to the dramatic physical makeover he has undergone for the project, audiences believe the actor is once again raising the benchmark for performance-driven mass entertainers. For admirers of the star, the transformation is not merely about adopting a new look. Instead, they see it as a reflection of the discipline, effort and passion he invests in every character he portrays.
