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Prashanth Neel About NTR Character In Dragon

By Rambabu Updated at: 2026-05-21 08:06:23

NTR is set to play the darkest character of his career in Dragon, confirms director Prashanth Neel. The glimpse of the film dropped on Neel’s birthday and instantly grabbed attention across social media. Neel revealed that he spent three years writing NTR’s character named Luger, calling it the most intense role he has ever created. Known for KGF and Salaar, Neel said this role goes beyond grey shades and enters full negative territory.

This marks a bold shift for NTR, who is loved for his hero and mass roles. Dragon will not show a villain turning good. Luger is written as a pure villain from start to end, making it risky but fresh for fans. The film is a two-part pan India project bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts. It has already locked a huge 55 Cr overseas deal even before the first look.

Dragon is planned for a June 2027 release and will clash with big Hollywood films. Fans are now waiting to see how NTR transforms into Luger on screen..The buzz around Dragon is high after Neel called Luger his darkest written character yet. NTR has done grey roles before, but this is his first full negative lead. The makers are betting big on the combo of NTR’s star power and Neel’s intense storytelling.

With two parts planned, Dragon aims to expand Neel’s universe after KGF and Salaar. The 55 Cr overseas business shows strong confidence from distributors. More updates on the shoot and cast are expected soon as the team gears up for a 2027 release.

Prasanth Neel