Director Prashanth Neel, after Salaar with Prabhas, is now working on Dragon starring Jr NTR. The film is currently being shot and is said to focus on both action and emotion.
Reports suggest that Kantara Chapter 1 actor and director Rishab Shetty might make a brief appearance in the movie. There has been no official word on this, but the possibility has drawn attention because of his friendly ties with Jr NTR.
Dragon also stars Rukmini Vasanth in the lead role. For the unversed, she is also the female lead in Kanatara: Chapter 1. The film has music by Ravi Basrur, is produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and is set to release on June 25, 2026.