Junior NTR Injured During Ad Shoot Even As He Prepares For Dragon

Telugu superstar Jr. NTR sustained minor injuries recently while shooting for a commercial advertisement in Hyderabad. According to sources, the injuries are not serious, and the actor is doing well.

This incident comes as the actor undergoes a dramatic physical transformation for his next highly anticipated film, tentatively titled Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel of KGF fame.

The actor's noticeably leaner appearance had sparked concern among fans, but his long-time trainer, Kumar Mannava, has clarified that this is a deliberate and carefully managed preparation for his new role. Mannava revealed that Jr. NTR has shed an impressive 9.5 kilograms of muscle in just seven weeks.

To achieve this lean look, his fitness regimen has shifted to functional, cardio-based workouts with limited resistance training. Notably, he is following a very low-protein diet to reduce the muscle mass he built up over the years.

The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, is billed as an action spectacle. Reports suggest Jr. NTR is preparing for one of the largest action sequences planned for Indian cinema. The movie is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 25, 2026.

Jr. NTR was last seen in War 2, where he played a special forces officer. Dragon is expected to showcase a completely new avatar of the actor.