Fans of Jr NTR have exciting news about the actor’s upcoming film, Dragon. The already ensemble cast of the action thriller has just gotten bigger! Word on the block is that Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor will join the cast of the Prashanth Neel directorial soon. According to sources, Alia Bhatt and Shahid would play significant characters in the Jr NTR-starrer. Their casting has almost been finalised, but the makers aren’t announcing the names yet. The production team is reportedly working on Alia and Shahid’s logistics, date diary and documentation to make a formal announcement. While the gossip mills have been abuzz with news of Alia and Shahid’s casting, their presence will significantly boost the film’s visibility in the Hindi belt.

Jr NTR-Alia’s second collaboration

Jr NTR and Alia Bhatt share a strong professional and personal bond, having starred together in SS Rajamouli’s epic film RRR. Dragon will be their second collaboration. Alia played Sita in RRR, marking her Telugu debut. Despite her limited shared screen time in the film, Jr NTR and Alia established a close friendship and bonded well during the promotional events and shoots.

Shahid Kapoor, the surprise package

Perhaps no one would have thought Shahid Kapoor would be part of a Jr NTR-starrer. His inclusion in the project has certainly surprised many. Rumours are rife that Shahid has been roped in to play a character with grey shades.

“Prashanth Neel had written a role that has high impact and drives the narrative. When the director suggested Shahid Kapoor’s name for the part, Jr NTR too endorsed it. Moreover, since Dragon is being made at a pan-India level, the makers believe that Shahid’s addition to the project will significantly improve the film’s business in North India,” says a source in the know.

Dragon revolves around cartel war

Dragon features Jr NTR as a ruthless and deadly assassin named Luger, while Anil Kapoor appears as Raghuveer Rathod, the Chief of India’s Narcotics Bureau. The film is an action saga set after British rule, focusing on global opium cartel wars between the Afghan Trading Company and the Golden Trading Company.

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The wait is finally over. Prime Video just confirmed it. Maxton Hall: The World Between Us returns for its final season on December 9, 2026. And this time, there’s no turning back.

Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James (Damian Hardung) are walking into their toughest chapter yet. Ruby has been suspended from Maxton Hall College. Her Oxford dream, the one she’s fought so hard for, is slipping right out of her hands. But she isn’t the type to go down quietly. With James by her side, she sets out to clear her name and prove her innocence.

Here’s the catch. The deeper they dig, the messier things get. Truth has a way of dragging old secrets into the light, and not everyone is ready for what comes next. Friendships crack. Loyalties get tested. And somewhere in the middle of all this chaos, Ruby and James are forced to face the one question the whole show has been building towards. Is love actually enough?

Along with the season 3 date, fans also got their first teaser today, with a proper first look promised for September 3. Millions of viewers across the world have been waiting for this moment, and it’s finally close.

The film brings back its full ensemble, including Sonja Weißer as Lydia, Eidin Jalali as Graham, Ben Felipe as Cyril, Fedja van Huet as Mortimer, Runa Greiner as Ember, Justus Riesner as Alistair, Govinda Gabriel as Kesh, Andrea Guo as Lin, Frederic Balonier as Kieran, Eli Riccardi as Elaine and Dagny Dewath as Ophelia.

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Martin Schreier returns to direct the final season, with Ceylan Yildirim, Markus Brunnemann and Eike Adler on board as Executive Producers. Sandra Stöckmann and Ceylan Yildirim lead the writers’ room, joined by Catharina Junk, Marlene Melchior and Aylin Kockler. Valentin Debler produces.

Mark your calendars. December 9 is when Maxton Hall says goodbye, and it’s shaping up to be the ending fans have been dreading and waiting for all at once.

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Kayadu Lohar has found herself at the centre of an unexpected debate after two of her films, I’m Game and Immortal, arrived in theatres in the same week. While the actress participated in promotional activities for I’m Game, including the film’s audio launch in Kakkanad, she was noticeably absent from events surrounding Immortal. Her absence led some sections of social media to speculate that she had chosen one film over the other.

Kayadu has now addressed the discussion, explaining that her limited availability, rather than any preference between the two projects, was behind her promotional appearances. In an interview with Galatta Plus, the actress said she had only one day available for promotional commitments and happened to use it for I’m Game. She also pointed out that the Immortal team had not scheduled any promotional events during the period when she was available.

“I went for the promotion of I’m Game only for one day; that was the only day I could spare for promotions. ‘Immortal’ team had not planned any events at that time. Besides, I was busy with a new movie starring Suriya. I couldn’t attend the rest of the events of I’m Game,” Kayadu said in the interview.

Kayadu Explains Her Absence From Immortal Promotions

The discussion gained traction after Kayadu attended the I’m Game audio launch, while she did not appear at promotional events for Immortal. With both films featuring her as the female lead, the contrasting visibility naturally prompted questions about whether she was prioritising one release over the other.

According to Kayadu, however, the situation was simply a consequence of her work commitments. The actress was already shooting for another project, which left little room in her schedule for promotional activities. She also clarified that even her participation in I’m Game’s campaign was limited to a single day.

Social media reactions nevertheless continued, with some users accusing the actress of deliberately choosing I’m Game over Immortal. Kayadu said she was not particularly concerned about such opinions and acknowledged that audiences are entitled to interpret the situation in their own way.

The actress added that criticism and backlash are not unfamiliar territory for her, suggesting that she has learned to deal with the scrutiny that comes with working in the film industry. For Kayadu, the focus now remains on the films themselves and the response they receive from audiences.

Two Releases, Two Different Journeys

I’m Game marks Kayadu’s second Malayalam film after her debut in the period drama Pallichattambi. Directed by Nahas Hidayath, the film features Antony Varghese, Mysskin and Kathir in important roles, with Dulquer Salmaan and Kayadu leading the cast. The film has opened to positive reviews, giving Kayadu another opportunity to establish herself in Malayalam cinema.

Immortal, meanwhile, takes the actress into a very different world. The fantasy horror film is written and directed by Mariyappan Chinna and stars Kayadu opposite GV Prakash Kumar. The film had originally been scheduled to release earlier but was subsequently postponed, with the makers opting to avoid a clash with Vijay’s Jana Nayagan.

The eventual arrival of both films in the same week created an unusual situation for Kayadu, putting two of her performances before audiences simultaneously. While the circumstances surrounding their promotions have generated conversation, the actress’s explanation makes it clear that scheduling constraints were the primary reason for her limited participation.

With both films now in theatres, Kayadu’s back-to-back releases also mark an important phase in her career. After making her Malayalam debut with Pallichattambi, the actress is now appearing in two projects with distinctly different genres and leading men. How audiences respond to the films could shape the next phase of her growing presence in South Indian cinema.

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