NTR and Prashanth Neel‘s Dragon team has enthralled fans with its glimpse, released on the director’s birthday. Now, in a recent interview, Prashanth Neel has revealed exciting details about the NTR character in Dragon, taking the hype to the next level.
NTR Character is the Darkest Prashanth Neel Has Written
It’s a dark character, and the darkest character I have ever written. It took me three years to write this, says Prashanth Neel about NTR‘s character LUGER from Dragon.
This is a significant revelation for a filmmaker known for creating intense, grey characters in the KGF franchise and Salaar. The fact that Neel spent three years crafting this role indicates the complexity and depth of LUGER’s characterization.
A Pure Villainous Role for NTR
It seems there is no regular drama like a villain turning into a hero. Prashanth Neel has completely written NTR‘s character with pure villainous characterization. This is definitely risky, but at the same time, it feels far more exciting and refreshing.
For NTR, who has built a massive fan base playing heroic and mass roles, taking on a completely negative character is a bold creative choice. The actor has played grey-shaded roles before, but a full-fledged dark character marks new territory in his career.
Dragon Release and Production Update
Dragon is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts as a pan-India two-part film. The project has already closed a ₹55 Cr overseas deal before its first look, indicating the massive market expectations. The film is scheduled to release in June 2027, where it will face competition from major Hollywood releases.
So, let’s wait and watch how a star hero taking on a complete negative character will turn out in Dragon.