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A source close to the development has stated, “Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna are coming together for an action thriller, exclusively for OTT. The shooting prep has started in Mumbai.” The collaboration marks a powerful pairing of two of Bollywood’s most iconic actors. While details about the plot are being kept tightly under wraps, the film is said to feature intense action sequences, high drama and a fast-paced narrative tailored for digital audiences. Sanjeeda Shaikh, known for her versatile performances across film and web series, is set to bring an important layer of depth to the storyline.
Our source has also confirmed that the film is being designed exclusively for an OTT platform, though the streaming partner is yet to be officially announced. Production insiders reveal that the decision to opt for a digital release stems from the growing demand for large-scale action content on streaming services. With shooting currently progressing in Mumbai, more updates, including the title, release window and additional cast, are expected later. Stay tuned for further developments on this much-anticipated project. Siddharth P Malhotra is going to direct this thriller with Sunny and Akshaye in the leads.
On the professional front, Sunny Deol’s last release was JAAT. He is also scheduled to star in Border 2, alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and more. Akshaye Khanna, on the other hand, starred in Chhaava with Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. Sanjeeda Shaikh was last seen in Heermandi and Fighter.
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After more than three months hiatus, the unit of Jr NTR’s upcoming film is set to resume work. Director Prashanth Neel is clearing all the decks for the smooth progress of the shooting. According to reports, Dragon (working title) is set to restart shooting in the first week of December in Hyderabad.
The film shooting was initially supposed to resume from November 19, but the filmmakers had to push back to the first week of December due to production and logistic issues. The shooting will resume in a specially constructed set in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The director will start filming scenes on Jr NTR for around 20 days before taking a Christmas break. The actor will shoot for intense action sequences in his new lean and toned body look. A bushy beard complements his ripped physique. A source close to the unit says, “Jr NTR took time to get a chiselled body naturally. He is up and running, and is game to commence shooting. Meanwhile, Prashanth Neel too capitalized on this time to tweak the script to suit the fans demand. Both the actor and director are determined to compensate for the lost time. After the Hyderabad schedule, the unit would fly abroad (likely to Tunisia) to film high octane action episodes. These action blocks would be a major highlight in the action entertainer.
Dragon is potentially part of a new cinematic universe, with a story that has been revised to ensure it meets high expectations of the fans. It is being described as a film that is potentially being planned as a two-part franchise. The makers are planning to officially confirm the title announcement ‘Dragon’ in January 2026. Dragon is tipped to be an epic action saga with emotionally charged incidents that take place over a period of time.
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