Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Producer Confirms Jr NTR’s Dragon Release Date Amid Delay Rumours
Dragon is a new film starring Jr NTR.
Its producer says it is still set to arrive in cinemas on June 11, 2027.
That statement answers rumours that the film might be delayed.
Prashanth Neel is directing the movie.
Rukmini Vasanth, Anil Kapoor and Biju Menon are also in the cast.
The story is set in 1967, and the film is planned for five languages.
Neel said Jr NTR lost about 15–16 kilograms to prepare for his part.
The article also says the actor had surgery after an injury in 2026.
Producer Ravi Shankar Yellamanchili said Dragon will release on June 11, 2027, as planned.
The confirmation came at the pre-release event for Fahadh Faasil’s Don't Trouble The Trouble.
Dragon is directed by Prashanth Neel and stars Jr NTR, Rukmini Vasanth, Anil Kapoor and Biju Menon.
The film is set in 1967 and is scheduled for a theatrical release in five languages.
Neel said Jr NTR lost around 15–16 kilograms for the role; the actor reportedly had surgery after a hand injury in 2026.
- Who
- Producer Ravi Shankar Yellamanchili confirmed the release date for Dragon, starring Jr NTR.
- What
- The film is scheduled to release in theatres on June 11, 2027, despite delay rumours.
- When
- June 11, 2027; the confirmation was made at the pre-release event for Don't Trouble The Trouble.
- Where
- The film is set in 1967; its theatrical release is planned across five languages.
- Why
- The producer addressed speculation that the film would be delayed.
- Release date
- June 11, 2027
- Director
- Prashanth Neel
- Producer who confirmed date
- Ravi Shankar Yellamanchili
- Production companies
- Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts
- Setting
- 1967
- Planned release languages
- Five
- Jr NTR's reported weight loss for the role
- Around 15–16 kilograms, according to director Prashanth Neel
- Reported injury and surgery
- The article says Jr NTR injured his hand and underwent surgery in August 2026.