May 20, 2026 2:30pm IST
Sidhant’s South Debut: Joins Jr. NTR’s ‘Dragon’ as On-Screen Brother (EXCLUSIVE)
Details surrounding Jr NTR’s “Dragon” have been tightly guarded, but Variety India has learned fresh information about Sidhant’s role in the film. Sources close to the development reveal that the actor will play Boby Sarkar, the Wazir of Afghan Trading Company (ATC) and Jr NTR’s brother, placing him within a key relationship dynamic in the project.
While Sidhant’s casting in the film is already known, and also the fact that he replaces Tovino Thomas; details regarding the character have been under wraps. The role also marks the actor’s South film debut. The plot specifics and character arcs are undisclosed, with only brief glimpses from the film emerging. Sidhant’s appearance in previously released footage has sparked online discussion, although no information about his role in the story was revealed at the time.
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“Dragon” continues to rank among Jr NTR’s closely watched upcoming projects. The makers are yet to share broader story details, with additional announcements expected in the coming months.
For Sidhant, the film arrives amid projects spanning streaming and theatrical releases. The actor drew wider attention with “Jubilee,” where he played Jay Khanna, an aspiring actor navigating the Hindi film industry during the studio era. He later portrayed Jawaharlal Nehru in “Freedom at Midnight” and also appeared in projects including “Black Warrant,” “Operation Romeo” and “Inside Edge.”
The role in “Dragon” introduces Sidhant to South cinema through a large-scale commercial film and places him alongside Jr NTR in what appears to be an important narrative track. While further details surrounding Boby Sarkar and his relationship with Jr NTR’s character remain undisclosed, the reveal adds another layer to the film’s ensemble.
"Dragon" is set to hit the big screen on June 11, 2027.
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