Dragon shoot update: Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel gear up for Africa action spectacle!

The much-anticipated collaboration between Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel - tentatively titled Dragon - is officially setting its sights on an international canvas. After initial production in Hyderabad, the team is now planning an expansive overseas schedule in Tunisia, Africa, slated to launch toward the end of November.

Must Read: RRR magic to return? Jr NTR and Ram Charan in talks for another mega collaboration: Reports

Dragon in Tunisia!

According to a report by 123 Telugu, they’ll begin with a location recce: Neel and his technical crew were expected to depart for Tunisia on 27 October for a week-long scouting mission, laying groundwork for major action sequences. However, latest report is awaited.

Pre-shot Action in Hyderabad!

Before the Africa leg, Jr NTR is reportedly committed to a brief but crucial schedule in Hyderabad. These scenes are expected to be high-impact - planting narrative seeds and delivering key drama ahead of the overseas shoot.

Creative Recharge: Script & Scenes Under Revision?

According to media reports, the film underwent a strategic pause. Jr NTR himself reportedly asked for a revision of the script and several pivotal sequences, feeling that the footage so far “can be better.” The actor and director are firmly aligned, and the decision is framed not as a conflict but as a mutual push for higher standards and scale.

Title Confirmed & Cast Expansion

The official title “Dragon” has now been publicly confirmed, with Malayalam stars Tovino Thomas and Biju Menon joining the ensemble, further underscoring the pan-Indian ambition of the project.

Also Read: Rishab Shetty to join Jr NTR in Dragon? Here's what we know

Release Timeline: Big Scale, Bigger Delay!

According to recent reports, Dragon is being positioned as a spectacle bigger than Neel’s previous successes (such as KGF and Salaar) and that means more time. The initial release date has been pushed, with insiders now suggesting a late-2026 or early-2027 theatrical window, to accommodate the overseas schedules and heavier post-production.