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Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor Reportedly in Talks for Dragon
Dragon is a new action movie starring Jr NTR.
Reports say Alia Bhatt may join the cast in an important role.
Shahid Kapoor may also appear as the main villain.
The movie is directed by Prashant Neel and has Rukmini Vasanth as its leading actress.
Anil Kapoor and several other actors are also reported to have important roles.
The story is described as a fight between two trading companies over the international heroin and opium trade.
Jr NTR reportedly hurt his shoulder while doing an action stunt and is recovering.
The makers have not officially confirmed Alia Bhatt’s or Shahid Kapoor’s casting, and reports differ about some production details.
Alia Bhatt is reportedly in discussions for a prominent role in Jr NTR’s Dragon.
Shahid Kapoor is reportedly being considered to play the lead antagonist.
The film is directed by Prashant Neel and produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
Jr NTR reportedly sustained a shoulder injury during an action stunt, while filming continues with other actors.
Dragon is scheduled for theatrical release on June 11, 2027, according to one report.
- Who
- Jr NTR leads the film; Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor are reportedly in talks, while Rukmini Vasanth is identified as the leading actress.
- What
- Dragon is an action thriller involving a power struggle between the Afghan Trading Company and the Golden Trading Company.
- Where
- Filming has been reported at Ramoji Film City, with planned locations including Mumbai, Kolkata, and areas near the India-China-Bhutan borders.
- When
- One report says the film is scheduled for June 11, 2027; the makers are also expected to provide an update on May 20.
- Why
- The makers are reportedly assembling a large-scale cast and production aimed at attracting a pan-India audience.
Reported Developments
Official Confirmation
Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor’s casting
Reported Developments
Reports say Alia Bhatt is being considered for a prominent role and Shahid Kapoor for the lead antagonist.
Official Confirmation
The makers have not officially announced either actor’s involvement and are expected to issue a statement.
Jr NTR’s participation in filming
Reported Developments
One report describes the film as being in shooting mode and says an action episode is being filmed.
Official Confirmation
Another report says Jr NTR is recovering from shoulder surgery after an injury and that scenes with other actors are being filmed in his absence.
Release timing
Reported Developments
One report says the makers will announce the release date soon.
Official Confirmation
Another report says the film has already been scheduled for June 11, 2027, after its release was postponed.
Key facts
- Director
- Prashant Neel
- Lead actor
- Jr NTR
- Reported casting talks
- Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor
- Leading actress
- Rukmini Vasanth
- Producers
- Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts
- Reported release date
- June 11, 2027
- Reported production scale
- A ₹400 crore production
Quotes
An unnamed source
A source cited by the article regarding Alia Bhatt’s reported casting discussions
“Alia Bhatt is in talks to play a prominent role in NTR’s upcoming film Dragon that is in shooting mode Director Prashanth Neel and NTR have decided to rope in Alia for a role as per the ongoing speculation”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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