<p>Tamil cinema has a knack for delivering quick-witted, coming-of-age dramas. When Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘<em>Don</em>’ meets Dhanush’s ‘<em>VIP</em>’, with a dash of Ashwath Marimuthu’s magic, you get ‘<em>Dragon</em>’. It follows the story of a boy with 48 exam arrears, a broken heart, and a shortcut dream of making it big. Will this dragon rise, or bite its own tail? That’s the ride we’re on.</p>.<p>D Ragavan, aka Dragon is played by Pradeep Ranganathan, picking up right where he left off post ‘Love Today’. He’s a character you can’t help but empathise with — flawed, funny, and constantly overwhelmed — as ghosts of the past send his college, career, and love life into a spiral. Pradeep’s choice of scripts has been sharp. ‘Comali’, ‘Love Today’, and now ‘Dragon’ — each one adding to a filmography that reflects both instinct and range.</p>.<p>Anupama Parameswaran is at her charming best. But the real surprise — Kayadu Lohar. She is not just adorable, but also genuinely impressive. The climax is wholesome, heartfelt, and lingers. George Maryan, as Dragon’s father, is a standout — one of the film’s strongest pillars. Mysskin and Gautham Vasudev Menon deliver solid supporting roles.</p>.<p>The first half meanders, leaning on familiar tropes. But the second half finds its footing — tighter, more emotional, more alive. The songs don’t quite land, but the film does.</p>.<p>While ‘Dragon’ plays like a breezy, comedic ride, it’s also quietly reflective. When life throws us hard choices, do we dwell in regret or move forward? That’s for us to decide. But this dragon stands tall and yes, it breathes a bit of fire.</p>
<p>Tamil cinema has a knack for delivering quick-witted, coming-of-age dramas. When Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘<em>Don</em>’ meets Dhanush’s ‘<em>VIP</em>’, with a dash of Ashwath Marimuthu’s magic, you get ‘<em>Dragon</em>’. It follows the story of a boy with 48 exam arrears, a broken heart, and a shortcut dream of making it big. Will this dragon rise, or bite its own tail? That’s the ride we’re on.</p>.<p>D Ragavan, aka Dragon is played by Pradeep Ranganathan, picking up right where he left off post ‘Love Today’. He’s a character you can’t help but empathise with — flawed, funny, and constantly overwhelmed — as ghosts of the past send his college, career, and love life into a spiral. Pradeep’s choice of scripts has been sharp. ‘Comali’, ‘Love Today’, and now ‘Dragon’ — each one adding to a filmography that reflects both instinct and range.</p>.<p>Anupama Parameswaran is at her charming best. But the real surprise — Kayadu Lohar. She is not just adorable, but also genuinely impressive. The climax is wholesome, heartfelt, and lingers. George Maryan, as Dragon’s father, is a standout — one of the film’s strongest pillars. Mysskin and Gautham Vasudev Menon deliver solid supporting roles.</p>.<p>The first half meanders, leaning on familiar tropes. But the second half finds its footing — tighter, more emotional, more alive. The songs don’t quite land, but the film does.</p>.<p>While ‘Dragon’ plays like a breezy, comedic ride, it’s also quietly reflective. When life throws us hard choices, do we dwell in regret or move forward? That’s for us to decide. But this dragon stands tall and yes, it breathes a bit of fire.</p>