The excitement around Dragon, the highly anticipated collaboration between NTR Jr and director Prashanth Neel, has intensified with the release of its teaser which features megastar Anil Kapoor. Introducing him as Raghuveer Rathod, the Chief of Narcotics Bureau, India, the teaser offers a striking look at the actor in a powerful, authoritative avatar that instantly elevates intrigue around the film’s world which is releasing on 11th June. Released through the film’s teaser, Anil Kapoor’s presence quickly emerged as one of the biggest talking points among audiences, with his powerful avatar and commanding screen presence adding intrigue to Dragon’s world and hinting at a role of significance within the larger narrative.
Social media was flooded with reactions praising his entry, look and impact, with fans writing, “After 46 years Anil Kapoor sir in Telugu movie,” and “Pura teaser ek taraf, Anil Kapoor sir aapki entry ek taraf.” Many viewers also applauded his striking appearance, calling his look “outstanding,” while others highlighted the impression he left despite his brief appearance in the teaser. One fan comment that particularly stood out read, “Anil Kapoor is looking more hero than NTR,” reflecting the excitement and buzz surrounding his role in Dragon. Beyond Dragon, Anil Kapoor has an exciting slate ahead with the upcoming Netflix series The Family Business. The actor will also be seen in Alpha, alongside Alia Bhatt, Sharvari and Bobby Deol, continuing his run across both large-scale cinematic and streaming projects.