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<\/p>\nJr NTR\u2019s Intense Workout Video For Prashanth Neel’s Dragon Goes Viral <\/p>\n
Jr NTR is currently busy with the Dragon shoot. A new video of him sweating it out in the gym has taken the internet by storm. It gives fans a glimpse of the actor\u2019s intense preparation for his role in the film. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film has been generating massive buzz, and the latest transformation only adds to the excitement.<\/p>\n
Recently, a video went viral in which NTR is seen pushing himself hard in the gym for Dragon. He has shed several kilos to look lean. The film features Rukmini Vasanth, as the lead. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film is scheduled to release on June 25, 2026.<\/p>\n
Watch the video here:<\/p>\n
Rishab Shetty To Make Cameo In Dragon?<\/p>\n
The latest speculation making rounds is that Kantara actor-director Rishab Shetty might be seen in a brief cameo appearance in the movie. While there has been no official word, reports suggest that discussions are underway. 123 Telugu has reported that Kantara Chapter 1 actor and director Rishab Shetty might make a cameo in Jr NTR\u2019s Dragon. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. To note, Rukmini Vasanth will be seen in the lead role in Dragon.<\/p>\n
Jr NTR And Prashanth Neel\u2019s New Project To Outshine KGF And Salaar?<\/p>\n
As per a Hindustan Times report, the new project is \u201cPrashanth Neel\u2019s biggest and most ambitious project ever; even bigger than his pan-India blockbusters Salaar and KGF.” Sources indicate that Dragon is the type of movie Neel wanted to make right from the beginning of his career. The film brings the director back together with cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda and composer Ravi Basrur, both of whom played a crucial role in establishing the lavish visual and musical idiom of KGF. The female lead is said to be essayed by Rukmini Vasanth, adding another element of enthusiasm to the cast.<\/p>\n
Unlimited Budget and Vision<\/p>\n
In contrast to his previous projects, Neel is coming to Dragon without budget constraints. News indicates the director is finally unrestricted by budgets and is working hard to give one huge cinematic experience with Jr NTR. He is reportedly delighted with how the project is turning out, even terming the result over what was originally conceived. The budgetary scale suggests that viewers can look forward to larger-than-life action, visuals and storytelling that may set a new standard for Indian cinema.<\/p>\n
Release Date and Production Updates<\/p>\n
The shoot of Dragon formally started in March this year. The producers already have a theatrical release date of June 25, 2026. Earlier, the first look was planned to release on Jr NTR\u2019s birthday on May 20, but the plan was delayed to make room for an announcement about War 2, another big-ticket project of the actor.<\/p>\n
The crew is tight-lipped about the plot, but preliminary reports suggest a mix of majestic visuals, powerful performances and a scale in terms of storytelling that is larger than the director\u2019s past efforts.<\/p>\n
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g…Read More<\/p>\n Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g… Read More<\/p>\n Stay updated with the latest news from Tollywood, upcoming telugu movies<\/a> releases, star interviews, box office updates, reviews<\/a>, trailers. Download the News18 App<\/a>.<\/p>\n First Published:<\/p>\n September 17, 2025, 10:03 IST<\/p>\n Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Last Updated:September 17, 2025, 10:03 IST The latest speculation making rounds is that Kantara actor-director Rishab Shetty might…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":162449,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[236,98551,88,98554,98547,98548,98553,98549,98552,98550],"class_list":["post-162448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-celebrities","tag-celebrities","tag-dragon-movie-release-date","tag-entertainment","tag-indian-cinema-action-film","tag-jr-ntr-dragon","tag-jr-ntr-transformation","tag-mythri-movie-makers-dragon","tag-prashanth-neel-dragon","tag-rishab-shetty-cameo-dragon","tag-rukmini-vasanth-dragon"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162448"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162448\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/162449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Akriti Anand<\/a><\/p>\n