Jr NTR fans are eagerly waiting for more updates on his upcoming film Dragon. Directed by KGF and Salaar fame Prashanth Neel, the film is currently on floors. While earlier reports revealed that Tovino Thomas has been roped in as the antagonist, now reports reveal that Shahid Kapoor is being considered for the role.
Shahid Kapoor replaces Tovino Thomas in Dragon?According to a report by Telugu Chitraalu, Shahid Kapoor is in talks to join Dragon. The actor is reportedly being considered for the role of the main antagonist after Tovino Thomas exited
Tovino reportedly exited the film because he had date issues. This means that since he cannot be a part of the project, makers were looking for a new face when Shahid’s name came into the picture.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Jr NTR has undergone significant physical changes, including weight loss and a leaner frame for his role in Dragon.
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The film stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead, and Anil Kapoor is also reportedly set to play an important role alongside Jr NTR. While earlier the film was scheduled for a June 25, 2026, release, it looks like the makers may delay the release. The final release date of Dragon is yet to be announced by the makers.
On the work front for Shahid KapoorShahid Kapoor is currently awaiting the release of his much-awaited film Cocktail 2. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon, the film’s first song was released last week and opened to mixed reviews. While some were impressed, many compared it to the OG Cocktail.
Cocktail 2 will serve as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail, directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan.
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In the second instalment, Shahid plays Kunal, Rashmika will be seen as Diya and Kriti is Ally.
Shahid's last release was O'Romeo, which did not perform well at the box office. According to a media report, a six-month gap was deliberately kept between the release of O’Romeo and Cocktail 2.
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