Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Alia and Shahid Reportedly in Talks for Jr NTR’s Dragon
Dragon is a large action movie starring Jr NTR.
It is directed by Prashanth Neel.
Reports say Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor may join the movie in important roles.
The filmmakers have not officially confirmed that either actor is part of the cast.
Anil Kapoor and Rukmini Vasanth are also reported to have prominent roles.
Jr NTR plays a character named Luger, who is connected to the Afghan Trading Company.
The story involves a struggle between trading companies over the international heroin and opium trade.
Jr NTR is recovering from shoulder surgery after an injury during filming, but work on scenes with other actors is continuing.
One report says the movie will be released on June 11, 2027.
Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor are reportedly in discussions for key roles in Dragon, though the makers have not confirmed their casting.
Jr NTR leads the Prashanth Neel-directed action thriller and plays Luger, an assassin linked to the Afghan Trading Company.
Jr NTR is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery after reportedly suffering an injury during an action stunt.
Filming is continuing with other actors, with reported locations including Ramoji Film City, Mumbai, Kolkata, and areas near the India-China-Bhutan borders.
Dragon is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, with one report listing a June 11, 2027 theatrical release date.
- Who
- Jr NTR leads Dragon; Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor are reportedly in talks, while Anil Kapoor and Rukmini Vasanth are reported to have prominent roles.
- What
- Dragon is a period action thriller about a power struggle between the Afghan Trading Company and the Golden Trading Company.
- When
- The film is reportedly scheduled for June 11, 2027; one report also says the makers planned an update on May 20.
- Where
- Filming is reported at Ramoji Film City, with planned locations in Mumbai, Kolkata, and areas near the India-China-Bhutan borders.
- Why
- The makers are developing a large-scale, pan-India action film centered on a cartel struggle and the international heroin and opium trade.
Reported Developments
Official Status and Differing Reports
Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor’s casting
Reported Developments
Multiple reports say Alia Bhatt is in discussions for a prominent or key role and Shahid Kapoor is being considered for a key role, reportedly the lead antagonist.
Official Status and Differing Reports
The makers have not officially confirmed either actor’s involvement, and reports say an announcement is still awaited.
Jr NTR’s injury and filming
Reported Developments
Reports say Jr NTR suffered a shoulder injury while performing an action stunt and is recovering after arthroscopic surgery.
Official Status and Differing Reports
The director is reportedly continuing production by filming scenes with other actors while Jr NTR rests; reports differ on whether the film is generally described as being in shooting mode or focused on a specific action episode.
Release timing
Reported Developments
One report gives June 11, 2027 as the film’s theatrical release date after an earlier postponement.
Official Status and Differing Reports
Another report says the team will announce the release date soon, so the timing was not consistently presented as officially confirmed.
- Director
- Prashanth Neel
- Lead actor
- Jr NTR
- Reported casting talks
- Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor
- Other reported cast
- Anil Kapoor, Rukmini Vasanth, Ashutosh Rana, Biju Menon, Guru Somasundaram, Rajeev Kanakala, Prabhas Srinu and Khushbu Sundar
- Producers
- Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts
- Reported budget
- ₹400 crore
- Reported release date
- June 11, 2027
