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
