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Reports Tip Anil Kapoor as 'Dragon' Antagonist as Release May Slip to Late 2026

A Mumbai prep meeting surfaced for the Jr NTRPrashanth Neel project, with outlets reporting production pauses plus script rework.

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.