Dragon: Jr NTR’s Weigh Loss Secret Revealed

Prashanth Neel has finally addressed the ongoing discussion surrounding Jr NTR’s drastic physical transformation for Dragon. Ever since NTR appeared in a much leaner avatar, fans across social media have been expressing concern about his health and dramatic weight loss.

However, Neel clarified that the transformation was completely intentional and done purely for the demands of the character. Speaking about the issue, Prashanth Neel revealed that he initially asked NTR to lose only a few kilos to suit the role of an assassin.

But according to the director, the actor became deeply committed to the character and pushed himself far beyond expectations. Neel said that NTR eventually lost nearly 15 kilos and became unstoppable in his dedication toward the role.

The filmmaker also shared that NTR’s family members, friends, and even his own team blamed him after seeing the actor’s frail and pale appearance. Neel admitted that he repeatedly requested NTR to stop losing more weight, but the actor remained focused on achieving the exact look needed for the film.

Prashanth Neel further described the role in Dragon as one of the darkest and most challenging characters he has ever written. He praised NTR’s commitment and called him extremely stubborn when it comes to giving his best for a role. The recently released Dragon teaser has already created massive buzz online, with fans eagerly waiting to witness NTR’s intense transformation on the big screen