The makers of 'Dragon' unveiled the much-awaited first look of NTR Jr in Prashanth Neel's ambitious action entertainer. The teaser, released minutes before the actor's birthday, has created huge excitement with its raw and gritty visuals.
Dragon Glimpse Out
The four-minute glimpse introduces NTR Jr as a powerful figure, delivering power-packed action sequences.
The glimpse opens with a voiceover narrating, "It's true, the British came to India for cotton, steel, and spices, but the reason they stayed here for 250 years was a plant." The video then cuts to visuals of poppy fields, followed by the process of manufacturing opium, one of the world's most addictive substances.
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It highlights how the British left India, but the deadly opium business continued to thrive and destroy lives. NTR Jr appears in a commanding persona as Luger, the assassin-in-chief of the Afghan Trading Company. Anil Kapoor plays a powerful role as Raghuveer Rathod, Chief of Narcotics Bureau. The glimpse teases a fierce power struggle between the Afghan Trading Company and its rival, the Golden Trading Company.
It also offers brief looks at Rukmini Vasanth, Ashutosh Rana, and other important cast members, including Biju Menon, Sidhant Gupta, Guru Somasundaram, Rajeev Kanakala, Khushbu Sundar, Anshuman Pushkar, Prabhas Srinu, Shatru, Shiva, and Bhimal Jeet Oberoi, among others.
Internet Reacts
The action sequences have already led to comparisons with Prashanth Neel's previous blockbuster works like 'KGF' and 'Salaar'. A user wrote, "Bro, it feels like a mix of 'KGF' and 'Salaar' scenes. (fire emoji)" A fan commented, "Man of masses on fireee" while another wrote, "Prasant Neel Strikes Again With Another Banger. This Time With Jr. NTR."
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About 'Dragon'
Prashanth Neel, known for the blockbuster 'KGF' series, is collaborating with NTR Jr for the upcoming film 'Dragon'. It is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts. With the title officially announced and the full-length first glimpse out, 'Dragon' is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on June 11, 2027.
Watch the Dragon glimpse here:
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