{
  "id": 15134726,
  "title": "Jr NTR’s 'Dragon' shoot resumes after shoulder surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/jr-ntrs-dragon-shoot-resumes-after-shoulder-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-17T06:03:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntrs-dragon-shoot-resumes-after-shoulder-surgery-prashanth-neel-films-other-sequences-during-recovery-makers-retain-june-2027-release/articleshow/135008420.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Telugu actor Jr NTR is set to return to filming for his upcoming action drama, Dragon, at the end of October 2026 following successful shoulder surgery in August. The film, directed by Prashanth Neel, is still slated for a theatrical release on June 11, 2027. Jr NTR's medical team recommended arthroscopic surgery to address the injury he sustained on July 27, and he has completed six weeks of recovery and physiotherapy as of now. Despite the actor's absence, the production continued with other scenes that didn't require him, including parts depicting his childhood and other characters. The remaining portions of the film are expected to begin shooting by February 2027. Jr NTR leads the cast along with Rukmini Vasanth, Anil Kapoor, and Biju Menon.",
  "summary": "Jr NTR is expected to return to filming for 'Dragon' at the end of October 2026. He underwent successful shoulder surgery and has completed six weeks of recovery and physiotherapy. The production team is working to complete shooting by February 2027, focusing on scenes involving the lead actor. Despite his absence, director Prashanth Neel continued filming sequences that did not require Jr NTR.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jr NTR undergoes shoulder surgery in August 2026",
    "Filming for Dragon resumes end of October 2026",
    "Film originally slated for June 11, 2027 release"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The actor's medical recovery and the production's ability to film secondary scenes ensure the action drama stays on track for its scheduled theatrical release in mid-2027.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}