NTR’s 15 Kg Weight Loss for Dragon Stuns Film Team
21 May, 2026 08:50 IST|Sakshi Post
Jr NTR’s massive physical transformation for Dragon has become a major talking point in Tollywood. The actor reportedly lost nearly 15 kilograms for his role in director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming action film, surprising fans as well as members of the film team.
The transformation became more noticeable after the release of the first glimpse of Dragon. Fans were shocked to see Jr NTR in a much leaner and sharper look compared to his previous films. His rugged appearance and intense screen presence quickly went viral on social media.
According to director Prashanth Neel, the idea was to make Jr NTR look more like an assassin-type character in the film. The director reportedly suggested that the actor lose a little weight for the role, but Jr NTR went far beyond expectations and committed himself fully to the transformation process.
Reports say the actor spent nearly four months following a strict fitness and diet routine. Instead of focusing on heavy muscle-building workouts, his training reportedly included more cardio exercises, functional training, and controlled resistance workouts to achieve a lean physique.
Jr NTR’s trainer also revealed earlier that the actor reduced muscle mass by following a low-protein diet and intense workout schedule. His daily training sessions reportedly lasted between 45 and 90 minutes depending on the fitness plan.
The drastic weight loss reportedly worried many people close to the actor. Prashanth Neel himself admitted that Jr NTR started looking very thin during the process, and several members of the team became concerned about his health.
Meanwhile, fans have been reacting strongly online. While many praised Jr NTR’s dedication and commitment to the role, some social media users also expressed concern about how lean he appeared in recent pictures and videos. Discussions about his transformation have been trending across movie forums and fan pages.
With Dragon already carrying huge expectations, Jr NTR’s intense makeover has increased excitement around the film even further. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see his full performance in Prashanth Neel’s action-packed cinematic world.
