Dragon (2025)

Name: Dragon
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 2025-02-21
Duration: 2 h 37 min
Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon

21 February 20252h 37mTamilIndia

U/A 16+Comedy Romance Drama

7.4/10TMDB · 56 votes

DirectorAshwath Marimuthu

StarringPradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin

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Best for: Fans of Tamil comedy-dramas with a flawed but charming protagonist and a touch of romance.

Where to watch Dragon online in India

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Availability for India, data by JustWatch. Updated 23 October 2026.

Dragon OTT release date

Theatrical release (India)	21 February 2025
OTT / digital release (India)	21 March 2025
Gap between theatre and OTT	28 days
Streaming now on	Netflix

Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.

Dragon story (no spoilers)

Dragon follows D. Raghavan, a school topper who reinvents himself as a 'bad boy' in college to impress girls, only to end up a heartbroken dropout. He then cons his way into a finance career, but the lies he builds keep piling up, making it increasingly difficult to maintain the facade. The Tamil comedy-romance-drama stars Pradeep Ranganathan as Raghavan, alongside Anupama Parameswaran as Keerthi and Kayadu Lohar as Pallavi Parasuram. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the film explores the messy consequences of reinvention and deception with a light, humorous tone. At 157 minutes, it blends romance and drama with the challenges of keeping up appearances.

Should you watch Dragon?

Watch it for

Pradeep Ranganathan leads as D. Raghavan, the 'worst student of the decade', in a role that promises comedic and dramatic range.
Director Ashwath Marimuthu (of Oh My Kadavule fame) brings his signature blend of humour and emotion to this story about lies and reinvention.
The supporting cast includes Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and K. S. Ravikumar, adding weight to the comedy-drama.
With a runtime of 157 minutes, the film gives ample space to develop Raghavan's journey from school topper to dropout to finance conman.

Skip it if

You prefer straightforward narratives; the plot's reliance on escalating lies and cons might feel repetitive.
You dislike romantic comedies that hinge on a protagonist's deceptive behaviour.
The 157-minute runtime may feel long if you prefer brisk pacing.

Dragon cast

Pradeep Ranganathanas D. Raghavan 'Dragon'

Anupama Parameswaranas Keerthi

Kayadu Loharas Pallavi Parasuram

Mysskinas Mayilvahanan

Gautham Vasudev Menonas Vale Kumar

K. S. Ravikumaras Parasuram

George Mariyanas Dhanapal

Indumathi Manikandanas Chithra Dhanapal

VJ Siddhuas Anbu

Harshath Khanas Vetri 'Kutty Dragon'

P.L. Thenappanas Thenappan

Apollo Ravias A College Staff

Dragon movie details

Director	Ashwath Marimuthu
Writer	Ashwath Marimuthu
Music	Leon James
Cinematography	Niketh Bommi
Producer	Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Ganesh, Kalpathi S Suresh, Archana Kalpathi
Release date	21 February 2025
Runtime	2h 37m (157 minutes)
Original language	Tamil
Country of origin	India
Languages spoken in the film	Tamil
Original title	டிராகன்
Certificate (India)	U/A 16+
Budget	$4.3 million (approx.)
Worldwide box office	$13.8 million (approx.)

Parental guide: is Dragon family friendly?

ViolenceMild

LanguageMild

Sexual contentMild

Family viewingNot ideal

The U/A 16+ certificate suggests mature themes and mild content; this is a general guide, so parents should use their discretion. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Our verdict

Dragon is an entertaining ride through the life of a charming liar, anchored by Pradeep Ranganathan's performance and Ashwath Marimuthu's lively direction. The film's humour and romance keep it engaging, though the premise of escalating lies might wear thin for some. It's a solid pick for those who enjoy character-driven comedy-dramas with a dash of deception.