Alia Bhatt Likely to Join NTR’s Dragon Amid Casting Delays and Ongoing Shoot

Alia Bhatt Likely to Join NTR’s Dragon Amid Casting Delays and Ongoing Shoot

NTR’s much-awaited film Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, finds itself back in headlines as Alia Bhatt has been considered for a pivotal role. Despite two years of active shooting, the film has seen a string of uncertainties, especially with major casting decisions still unsettled.

Since the project’s announcement, Dragon has generated immense buzz due to NTR’s collaboration with Prashanth Neel, whose previous blockbuster outings have set high expectations. However, production has been plagued by setbacks, including the recent exit of Tovino Thomas, who was initially roped in as the antagonist but reportedly walked out. This has left the primary villain’s role uncast, fueling further speculation.

Adding to the intrigue, sources claim that discussions are ongoing with Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor for the negative lead, though no official confirmation has emerged yet. Meanwhile, an action-packed schedule featuring NTR was recently filmed at Ramoji Film City, and Rukmini Vasanth remains attached as the leading lady. The film is jointly produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, with fans expressing impatience on social media over the prolonged shoot and lack of concrete updates.

With Alia Bhatt now stepping in and an official update promised around NTR’s birthday, all eyes are on the team to finally lock the cast and announce a firm release timeline.