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NTR's Kalaripayattu Training for Dragon Stirs Excitement
NTR undergoes rigorous Kalaripayattu training for Prashanth Neel's Dragon, with shooting to end this year. Mahesh Babu also embraced the art for Varanasi.
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Dumtika Editorial
April 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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Young Tiger NTR is deep into preparations for his upcoming film Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel. The actor has reportedly taken a break from other commitments to focus on mastering Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art from Kerala, to suit the film's demanding action sequences. This intense training underscores his commitment to transforming physically for the role. Dragon, a big-budget venture from Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, features Rukmini Vasanth as the heroine. While shooting is expected to wrap up this year, the release date remains under wraps.
Interestingly, the industry grapevine has it that Superstar Mahesh Babu previously embraced Kalaripayattu training for his project Varanasi, highlighting a growing trend among top stars to immerse themselves in traditional martial arts for authenticity.
As NTR gears up for this kinetic role, fans are eager to see how his new skills translate on screen. The buzz suggests Dragon could set a fresh benchmark for action in Telugu cinema.
