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Neel Unveils “Dragon” Opium Drama on NTR Jr.’s Birthday

5/20/2026

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Director Prashanth Neel released a midnight glimpse video of the Telugu film Dragon on NTR Jr.’s birthday.
The period drama is set in independent India and centers on a conflict over the opium trade.
NTR Jr. portrays assassin-in-chief Luger for the Afghan Trading Company opposite Anil Kapoor as narcotics chief Raghuveer Rathod.
The film, scored by Ravi Basrur and shot by Bhuvan Gowda, will release on June 11, 2027.

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Story summary

Director Prashanth Neel released a midnight glimpse video of the Telugu film Dragon on NTR Jr.’s birthday.
The period drama is set in independent India and centers on a conflict over the opium trade.
NTR Jr. portrays assassin-in-chief Luger for the Afghan Trading Company opposite Anil Kapoor as narcotics chief Raghuveer Rathod.
The film, scored by Ravi Basrur and shot by Bhuvan Gowda, will release on June 11, 2027.