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Dragon: Makers deny Alia, Shahid casting; NTR surgery shifts schedule
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Producers have denied reports that actors Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor will star alongside Jr NTR in the upcoming film 'Dragon'. Additionally, production on the movie has been postponed by two to three months due to Jr NTR undergoing shoulder surgery. Director Prashanth Neel will utilize the scheduling gap to work on pre-production for 'Salaar 2'.
WHY IT MATTERS
The production delay and casting clarifications directly impact the timelines and creative direction of two major upcoming films, 'Dragon' and 'Salaar 2'.
Rumours of Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor joining Jr NTR's 'Dragon' have been dismissed, with makers confirming neither has been signed. Meanwhile, NTR's shoulder surgery has delayed the shoot by two to three months, though production continues. Director Prashanth Neel will use this time for 'Salaar 2' pre-production, but 'Dragon' remains his priority.
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