Wishes have been pouring in for actor Jr NTR, on the occasion of his birthday, which began with a glimpse at his upcoming project with director Prashanth Neel, Dragon. The actor is set to play an assassin in the epic actioner, that is set to release on June 11, 2027.

Sharing a statement on social media, Jr NTR said, "Over the years, your wishes and constant support have become one of the biggest blessings in my journey. Thank you my dear fans for standing by me with so much love through every phase."

He also wrote, "Watching the response for the Dragon Glimpse has not only brought a big smile to our faces but also given us a lot of confidence and excitement to create an unforgettable experience for you all. And all the credit goes to ONE MAN, my PRASHANTH NEEL, who dreamt of DRAGON. A heartfelt thank you to all my well wishers, colleagues, friends, media and everyone for your warm wishes. Much love. Always."

Dragon also stars Anil Kapoor and Rukmini Vasanth in lead roles. The four-and-a-half minute introduction into the world of Dragon reveals the war over Opium trade, set in 1967, fought by two groups: the Afghan Trading Company and the Golden Trading Company. Jr NTR is introduced as Luger, the assassin-in-chief of the Afghan Trading Company.