Multiple outlets report on the casting status of Prashanth Neel’s upcoming action thriller, Dragon, starring Jr NTR and featuring Anil Kapoor. One report says Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have been approached to play key roles, with Shahid potentially taking a negative part and Alia marking her second Telugu film. Another outlet also describes their reported involvement as significant to the project’s casting.
However, a separate report from Times of India says the rumours are dismissed. It states the makers confirm that neither Shahid Kapoor nor Alia Bhatt has been signed for Dragon. That same report adds that Jr NTR’s shoulder surgery delays the shoot by two to three months, even as production continues. It also notes that director Prashanth Neel will spend the additional time on Salaar 2 pre-production, while keeping Dragon as the priority.
Together, the coverage reflects uncertainty: casting claims circulate, but official confirmation is not consistent across reports. Release timing is also mentioned in some accounts, with June 2027 cited, though details may change as production progresses.
