Dragon Creates History With in 24 Hours
A few fans even predicted that Dragon could enter the 1000-crore club at the worldwide box office.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 21 May 2026 10:34 AM ISTThe first glimpse of Dragon starring Jr NTR has become one of the hottest topics on social media. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the action drama received a huge response from fans soon after the teaser was released on the occasion of Jr NTR’s birthday.
Fans are excited to see Jr NTR in a dark and powerful role. In the glimpse, he appears as Dragon, also called Luger, who works as the assassin-in-chief of the Afghan Trading Company. The teaser shows a violent world filled with crime, enemies, and an opium war. Many viewers praised the intense action scenes, visuals, and background music.
Several social media users shared positive reactions online. Many fans said Prashanth Neel created another strong cinematic world after films like KGF and Salaar. Some viewers also appreciated Jr NTR’s physical transformation and screen presence in the teaser.
A few fans even predicted that Dragon could enter the 1000-crore club at the worldwide box office. They believe the combination of Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel will create magic on the big screen. Many called it one of the most awaited Indian films in recent times.
At the same time, some people shared mixed opinions. A few viewers felt the teaser looked similar to Prashanth Neel’s previous movies. Others said they wanted to wait for the full movie before giving their final judgment. Still, most fans agreed that the teaser successfully created curiosity and hype.
Another big achievement for the film is its record-breaking views. According to the makers, the Dragon glimpse crossed more than 64 million views within 24 hours. This made it India’s most-viewed movie glimpse in a single day.
The movie also stars Anil Kapoor, Biju Menon, Rukmini Vasanth, Khushbu Sundar, and Ashutosh Rana in important roles. The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts. Dragon is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on June 11, 2027.
