Bollywood has a new talking point, and it is all about — Anil Kapoor begins shooting for Jr NTR’s Dragon in Hyderabad, returns to Telugu Cinema after 46 years. Fans and trade analysts have been closely following every update, and the latest development adds another chapter to what has been an eventful week for Hindi cinema.
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Add as a preferred source on Google Anil Kapoor has reached Hyderabad to kick off filming for the eagerly awaited Pan-India movie Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel. Featuring Jr NTR in the lead part, the movie is already generating significant excitement and is expected to be one of the biggest theatrical releases of 2027.
The first installment of the ambitious project is slated to arrive in cinemas on June 11, 2027. Before beginning work on the movie, Anil revealed a fond moment with admirers on social media. On August 5, which commemorates performer Kajol's birthday, the performer posted a heartfelt Instagram narrative remembering their time together while shooting Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) at Ramoji movie City.
Recalling a memorable conversation from those days, Anil disclosed that Kajol had once playfully explained him that even years later, after getting married and raising a family, he would still be shooting at the same location. Her light-hearted prediction unexpectedly came true as he returned to Ramoji movie City on her birthday, this time for Dragon.
Describing the coincidence as a "true blessing," Anil also expressed his wish to reunite with Kajol on major screen in the near future. The movie also commemorates a significant milestone in Anil Kapoor's career, as it brings him back to Telugu silver major screen after a gap of 46 years. He made his Telugu launch with Bapu's Vamsa Vruksham in 1980, a movie that also introduced him as a leading performer.
During the promotions of Animal in Hyderabad in 2023, Anil had fondly spoken about working on the movie, sharing that the experience taught him discipline. He recalled waking up at 4 a.m. every day to prepare for the demanding schedule, an experience that left a lasting impact on him.
In Dragon, Anil Kapoor takes on the part of Raghuveer Rathod, the Chief of India's Narcotics Bureau. Set in the backdrop of the opium trade during the 1960s, the narrative revolves around Jr NTR's part, Luger, the ruthless assassin-in-chief of the Afghan Trading Company. As the narrative unfolds, Rathod becomes the biggest obstacle standing in Luger's path and his expanding criminal network.
The confrontation between the Narcotics Bureau and the powerful trading syndicate forms the core of the narrative. Anil's part is expected to be a commanding authority figure whose unwavering pursuit of justice will lead to one of the movie's most intense and significant face-offs., per industry buzz. With its powerful cast, high-stakes narrative, and Prashanth Neel's direction, Dragon is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited releases in Indian silver major screen.
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What happens next is anyone's guess, but one thing is certain: this development has added a fresh chapter to an already fascinating entertainment saga. Stay tuned to TeraMovies for all the latest updates from the world of cinema.
