Buzz swirls around Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s ‘Dragon’ after Tovino Thomas’s exit and Shahid Kapoor’s rumored antagonist role. Reports claim Alia Bhatt is in talks for a pivotal part, possibly announced on NTR’s birthday, marking their RRR reunion. NTR’s gym pic dispels delay rumors; film releases June 25, 2026. Alia eyes ‘Alpha’ and ‘Love & War’.
The buzz around Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘Dragon’, is already high. With Tovino Thomas exiting the project and rumours of Shahid Kapoor stepping in as the antagonist, the film is cornering the spotlight for more reasons than just its star cast.
Alia Bhatt in talks for ‘Dragon’
As reported in Deccan Herald, Alia Bhatt is ready to board the project, set to play a pivotal part in this high‑octane action drama. Her casting may be formally revealed on May 20, coinciding with Jr NTR’s birthday.
Alia Bhatt and Jr NTR reunion
If the reports are true, Alia and Jr NTR will be reuniting on screen for the second time. They first worked together in SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster ‘RRR’, where Alia was paired with Ram Charan.
Jr NTR gym photo revealed
Recently, the makers have just unveiled a fresh gym photo of Jr NTR. The image shows him flexing his heavily built physique, flaunting his sculpted back and powerful biceps. This comes in the wake of social media rumours about the film’s delay, which the team has dismissed, urging audiences not to believe or circulate unverified news. The large‑scale action drama is still in production and is slated to release on June 25, 2026.
Alia Bhatt upcoming projects
On the work front, Alia is getting ready for the release of her upcoming film ‘Alpha’, in which she plays the female lead in Shiv Rawail’s spy thriller. The movie also features Bobby Deol and Sharvari Wagh and is expected to announce a fresh release date after the delay of its earlier December 2025 plan. Alia is also set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’, marking her on‑screen reunion with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Go to Source
