It is no secret that Jr. NTR is working with KGF director Prashanth Neel on a film titled ‘Dragon’. While fans are eager to witness the magic their collaboration might create, it has now been reported
that the film has hit a roadblock. If a new report is to be believed, Jr NTR has halted the shoot of the film since he is ‘not fully happy’ with what has been shot so far.
As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the actor, who was recently seen in War 2, 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.
Dragon Released To Get Postponed?
While the team had rescheduled the film’s release from Sankranthi to June 2026, recent reports suggest that Dragon will not make it to theatres even by mid-2026. Director Prashanth Neel, known for his perfectionism, intends to dedicate adequate time to post-production, ensuring that the film meets his high creative and technical standards.
With extensive visual effects, complex action sequences and a large-scale production setup, Dragon demands significant post-production work. As a result, insiders now hint that the release could be pushed to late 2026 or even early 2027. However, makers are yet to confirm a new release date.
