Dragon OTT Release: Final Box Office Collection Of Pradeep Ranganathan Starrer As It Premieres On Netflix
You've trained on data until October 2023.The latest by Pradeep Ranganathan, 'Dragon', not only held audiences captive in theatres for now but also streamed on Netflix, getting ready to be enjoyed by audiences all around the world. Released in theatres on February 21, 2025, the film has received a great deal of attraction for its robust narrative and marvelous performances.
Theatrical Release and Box Office Performance
'Dragon', upon its theatrical release, managed to get good reviews, given the interesting storyline along with the performances of the cast. The film's box office journey began quite well, opening to ₹6.5 crore on its opening day in India. The momentum only continued throughout the weekend, with collections of ₹10.8 crore on Saturday and ₹11.5 crore on Sunday, for a grand three-day domestic total of ₹28.8 crore.
The Tamil version of the movie backed these figures up, with collections of ₹5.4 crore on day one, ₹9.05 crore on day two, and ₹11.5 crore on day three. The Telugu dub also gave a good account of itself by earning ₹1.1 crore on its opening day and ₹1.75 crore the next day. By February 23, Tamil screenings recorded a 70.29 percent occupancy rate, similarly high in attendance particularly during afternoon and evening shows.
As at March 4, 2025, 'Dragon' recorded a domestic total of ₹73 crore, with international earnings pushing its worldwide gross to over ₹115 crore, making it the second-highest-grossing Tamil film for the year. . Latest reports say the earnings for the film have continued to skyrocket, grossing over ₹125 crore at the global box office, further cementing the title of a blockbuster.
Plot and Cast
'Dragon' is about D. Raghavan played by Pradeep Ranganathan, a person who holds a high-paying job despite not having a degree from college. His world comes crashing down when he realizes that his fraud is about to come out, where he is forced to go back to college to complete his old pending backlog. This non-preventable situation leads to many obstacles and unexpected twists to make this an interesting experience.
Featured in the film are Anupama Parameswaran, Keerthi; Kayadu Lohar; VJ Siddhu; Mysskin; K.S. Ravikumar; Gautham Vasudev Menon; and George Maryan among others. Each of the actors makes the film even more watchable by rendering depth to their respective characters.
Direction and Production
This is the second film directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for earlier "Oh My Kadavule". The film is produced by AGS Entertainment, which has established a good reputation for itself in producing quality cinema. The crew consists of Leon James as the music composer, cinematography by Niketh Bommireddy, and editor Pradeep E. Ragav. Their combined efforts have significantly elevated the production quality of the film such that it has become a feast for the eyes and the ears for the audience.
Critical Reception
Where the critics have enjoyed this dragon, this film has been rich in terms of its engaging screenplay and performances. The film does happen to strike the right chords with the audiences and has a very memorable cinematic experience by having a humor-infused drama in emotional depth. In fact, direction, music, and cinematography have all given very hot positive mentions to the cumulative overall success of the film.
Netflix Release
After a fairly successful run in theatres, 'Dragon' is all set to premiere digitally on March 21, 2025, via Netflix. The film will now be available to an even wider audience who prefer watching movies on streaming platforms. The Netflix release will feature the film in six different languages-the original Tamil language, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, making it accessible to a lot more people.
Conclusion
'Dragon' has proved a major landmark effort in Tamil cinema as a vehicle for showcasing talent, especially that of Pradeep Ranganathan, the cast, and crew throughout. The narrative is quite strong along with exceptional performances and very high production value for the audiences domestically and internationally. The Netflix premiere on March 21, 2025, will be a great opportunity for audiences who missed the theater to see this beautiful cinematic masterpiece. Indeed, while 'Dragon' soars, it symbolizes the changing topography of Indian cinema where powerful storytelling and different platforms coalesce to furnish extraordinary experiences for global audiences.
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