NTR Dragon Action Designed Around His New Look
NTR’s upcoming film Dragon is gearing up to present him in a completely different avatar. The film’s action director D’Souza has revealed that the entire action style has been redesigned to match NTR’s changed physique and assassin character. The makers are aiming for fights that look natural and convincing.
NTR underwent a major physical transformation for Dragon, reportedly losing around 15 to 16 kilograms for the role. Director Prashanth Neel had earlier explained that the actor’s leaner appearance was part of the character's requirements. Since NTR plays an assassin, the action sequences needed a different approach rather than his usual larger than life fighting style.
According to D’Souza, the team has reworked the action language to make every fight believable while maintaining the impact expected from a big commercial film. He explained that NTR’s present physique and body language played an important role in designing the stunts. The intention is to make the action suit the character instead of forcing unnecessary hero moments.
D’Souza also pointed out that mass action does not always need flying bodies, slow motion walks or unbelievable jumps. Strong storytelling and powerful situations can create the same excitement through action. This approach could bring a fresh flavour to Prashanth Neel’s filmmaking, especially after his larger than life action films KGF and Salaar. With NTR’s transformation and a newly designed action style, Dragon has raised expectations among fans.
- Veda
