Scout

Jr NTR’s upcoming film Dragon (working title) has wrapped up two schedules of shooting so far. Just when the third schedule was about to be commenced, the unit took a break. Partly because the actor needs time to undergo body transformation for one of the roles, and partly because director Prashanth Neel is tweaking the script to make it more gripping and intense. Jr NTR is set to resume shooting for the film next week, meanwhile other members from the unit are set to leave for Tunisia for scouting locations.

Week-long location scout

A team from Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s film unit will leave for Tunisia (North Africa) to scout for locations. The country is a popular location for film shooting, particularly known for being a primary filming location for both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. From ancient archaeological sites and bustling souks to blue coasts, Atlas Mountains and the northern reaches of the Sahara Desert, the country has everything. Neel wanted to explore interesting locations and bring out the best side of the country in his film. According to sources, “A technical team will leave for the North African country of Tunisia in a couple of days for a week-long location scout.” After SSMB29, Dragon would be the second Telugu film to visit an African country for film shooting in recent times.

Shooting in November

If all goes well, Jr NTR will commence shooting for the film’s overseas schedule in the last week of November. But before that the actor would resume shooting…working briefly for a lavish action episode at RFC in Hyderabad. The film’s large canvas, extensive VFX, and complex action sequences require significant post-production time. Tipped to be an epic action saga with emotionally charged incidents that take place over a periodic timeline, the film is slated to hit theatres on June 25, 2025.

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