Overview
- Anil Kapoor confirmed in January that he joined Dragon, and new reports indicate he is likely to play the primary antagonist.
- Mid-day photographed Kapoor and director Prashanth Neel together in Mumbai during what was described as a prep discussion for the film.
- Coverage now suggests the release, originally slated for June 25, 2026, could move to late 2026 to accommodate the project’s scale.
- Trade reports cite multiple long breaks between shooting schedules that have slowed progress on the production.
- Entertainment portals say Jr NTR requested script revisions with potential reshoots, while Rukmini Vasanth is reported as the female lead and the star’s recent physical transformation has fueled anticipation.