Bollywood Star Joins Jr NTR’s Dragon — Major Casting Boost for Prashanth Neel’s Pan-India Film

The excitement among Jr NTR fans has reached a new high as fresh updates continue to pour in about his much-awaited project with blockbuster director Prashanth Neel. Tentatively titled Dragon, the film is currently under production and is being mounted on a massive scale as a multilingual pan-Indian entertainer.

The biggest and now officially confirmed update is the inclusion of Bollywood powerhouse Anil Kapoor in a pivotal role. While rumors about his casting had been circulating for some time, Anil Kapoor himself put all speculation to rest by confirming his involvement through a recent Instagram Story. His addition has further amplified the buzz surrounding the project.

Interestingly, Dragon marks Anil Kapoor’s second on-screen collaboration with Jr NTR after War 2. It is also his second venture with a South Indian filmmaker after working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga on Animal. However, the makers are maintaining secrecy around Anil Kapoor’s character, keeping fans guessing about the nature of his role.

Adding more intrigue, Anil Kapoor revealed that he and Jr NTR are set to collaborate once again on another project, which would mark their third film together. Industry chatter suggests that this might be a standalone film within the YRF Spy Universe, featuring Jr NTR in a key role. That said, there is no official confirmation yet, and clarity is expected only after a formal announcement from the concerned production house.

On the casting front, Rukmini Vasanth has been roped in as the female lead, while several prominent actors from across industries are part of this ambitious project. The film is jointly produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, ensuring a grand cinematic scale. Music duties are handled by Ravi Basrur, adding to the film’s high expectations.

With its theatrical release locked for June 25, 2026, Dragon is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases in Jr NTR’s career, and the addition of a Bollywood stalwart like Anil Kapoor only strengthens its pan-India appeal. Fans now eagerly await further updates from the makers as anticipation continues to soar.