Dragon teaser confirms Sidhant Gupta's South debut; actor to play Jr NTR's on-screen brother Sidhant Gupta is all set to make his much-awaited South debut with Jr NTR’s upcoming film Dragon. The teaser revealed that Sidhant will be playing the role of Boby Sarkar, the Wazir of ATC and will also be seen essaying the role of Jr NTR’s brother in the film. Interestingly, sources also suggest that Tovino Thomas was initially supposed to play the role. While the makers are keeping details under wraps, Sidhant’s intense and striking look in the glimpse has already created excitement among audiences. Over the years, Sidhant Gupta has carved a space for himself by taking on unique and layered characters that have resonated strongly with audiences. From his breakout performance as Jay Khanna in Jubilee to portraying Jawaharlal Nehru in Freedom at Midnight, the intense role of Charles Sobhraj in Black Warrant as well as memorable performances in Operation Romeo and Inside Edge, the actor has consistently impressed viewers with his honest and nuanced performances. With Dragon, audiences are now excited to see him in an all new avatar as he gears up for his South debut alongside Jr NTR. Also Read: Dragon teaser unveiled: Jr NTR roars in Prashanth Neel’s ambitious action epic... #NTR #Sidhant_Gupta #South_debut #NTR_on-screen #confirms_Sidhant #Sidhant #Boby_Sarkar #much-awaited_South #Gupta_South #Dragon_teaser
EXCLUSIVE: Jr NTR to visit Mumbai for NTRNeel teaser showcase ahead of birthday reveal As excitement around Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film NTRNeel continues to grow, fresh industry buzz suggests that fans may be in for a much bigger surprise ahead of the actor’s birthday celebrations this year. The highly anticipated project, tentatively referred to as NTR31 and widely rumoured to be titled Dragon, is already among the most talked-about pan-India films currently in production. The makers have officially confirmed that the film’s first glimpse will be unveiled at midnight on May 19, coinciding with Jr NTR’s birthday on May 20. However, according to an independent industry source, the celebrations may extend beyond just a digital reveal. “As the first glimpse of NTRNeel is set to be released at midnight on 19th May, on the special occasion of NTR’s birthday on 20th May, it has been heard that NTR himself will be coming to Mumbai to showcase the teaser to the media. While the superstar enjoys a massive fan base across the nation, his visit to the City of Dreams will be a treat for his fans,” the source shared. While there has been no official confirmation from the makers regarding a Mumbai event yet, the report has already sparked massive excitement online. Jr NTR enjoys a strong fan following not just in the South, but across Hindi-speaking markets as well, especially after the global success of RRR. A media interaction or teaser showcase in Mumbai woul... #EXCLUSIVE #upcoming_film #ahead #Prashanth_Neel #NTR #buzz_suggests #director_Prashanth #surprise_ahead #bigger_surprise #showcase_ahead
Anil Kapoor in talks to play antagonist in Jr NTR starrer Dragon, release may be delayed: Report The much-anticipated Dragon, starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, continues to generate interest as new developments emerge around its casting and production timeline. According to a report by Mid-Day, Anil Kapoor is currently in talks to join the film as its primary antagonist. While there has been no official confirmation from the makers, the report suggests that discussions are underway. The actor and director were also spotted in Mumbai recently, where they are believed to have met for preparatory conversations related to the project. The same report indicates that the film’s release could be pushed to late 2026 to better align with its scale. Dragon was initially slated for a June 2026 release. Interestingly, earlier this year, in January, Anil Kapoor had hinted at his association with the project. Sharing the film’s poster on Instagram Stories, he wrote, “One has landed…the rest two are lining up… #Dragon. ” He had also indicated that he and Jr NTR would be collaborating on another project as well, marking their third collaboration. The film features Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead and has been mounted as a large-scale action entertainer. Recent reports have also pointed towards possible changes in the film’s creative direction. As per a source cited by Bollywood Hungama, Jr NTR is keen on refining the film further. “NTR wants Dragon to succeed at any cos... #Kapoor #Anil #Anil_Kapoor #Prashanth_Neel #production_timeline #generate_interest #developments_emerge #play_antagonist #NTR_starrer #NTR
