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Sidhant to play Jr NTR’s brother in ‘Dragon’

Sidhant to play Jr NTR's brother in 'Dragon'; details of his character revealed ahead of South debut - Reports

Bollywood has some exciting sequels in the pipeline. Aamir Khan confirmed 3 Idiots 2, Sohum Shah is returning with Tumbbad 2, Ajay Devgn announced Drishyam 3 for October 2, Akshay Kumar’s Welcome to the Jungle releases on June 26, and Rohit Shetty officially announced Golmaal 5 with its original cast.

The makers of Jr NTR’s ‘Dragon’ have been tight-lipped about the film’s details, but word has gotten out about the role Sidhant will play. According to reports, the actor steps into the shoes of Boby Sarkar, the Wazir of the Afghan Trading Company (ATC), who is also Jr NTR’s brother in the film.

Sidhant replaces Tovino Thomas in ‘Dragon’

According to Variety India, Sidhant’s casting in ‘Dragon’ was already public knowledge, along with the fact that he replaced Tovino Thomas in the film. However, details about his character had been kept firmly under wraps until now. The role also holds a special significance for Sidhant as it marks his debut in South Indian cinema. With the film’s plot and character arcs still largely undisclosed, fans have had to make do with brief glimpses from the project. Sidhant’s appearance in previously released footage had already set off a wave of curiosity online, though no details about his role were revealed at the time.

‘Dragon’ remains one of the most awaited films

‘Dragon’ is one of the most-awaited films in Jr NTR’s upcoming slate. The makers have not shared much about the film yet, with more details expected in the coming months.

From ‘Jubilee’ to ‘Freedom at Midnight’: Sidhant’s journey so far

The film comes at a busy time for Sidhant, who has been working across both streaming and theatrical projects. The actor gained significant attention for playing Jay Khanna, an aspiring actor trying to make it big in the Hindi film industry, in ‘Jubilee’. He then played Jawaharlal Nehru in ‘Freedom at Midnight’, showing his range as an actor. He has also been part of projects like ‘Black Warrant’, ‘Operation Romeo’ and ‘Inside Edge’.

‘Dragon’ to release on June 11, 2027

‘Dragon’ is a big milestone for Sidhant as it marks his debut in South cinema alongside one of its biggest stars, Jr NTR. Fans are already excited to see how the two will share the screen. The details of Boby Sarkar’s story and his bond with Jr NTR’s character are still unknown, but the news has only added to the excitement around the film. The film is set to hit theatres on June 11, 2027. Go to Source

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