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Dragon Glimpse YouTube Records: Jr. NTR Starrer Crosses 105 Million Views to Join Elite Top 3

By Christa Lincy
May 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM IST
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The glimpse of Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, has surpassed 105 million views in one week. Discover how it ranks against Peddi and Toxic .

Dragon Glimpse YouTube Records: Jr. NTR Starrer Crosses 105 Million Views to Join Elite Top 3

The digital reception for the glimpse of Dragon has reached a significant milestone within just one week of its release. Based on the latest YouTube data, the first look has officially surpassed 105 million views across all languages. This achievement places the film in a very exclusive category, making it only the third movie glimpse in the history of Indian cinema to cross the 100 million views mark.

A major driver behind this record-breaking trajectory was the video's performance in its initial 24 hours. During its first day, the glimpse recorded 64 million views, setting an all-time record for a first-day debut. The reach in the Hindi-speaking belt has been particularly noteworthy, with the Hindi version alone contributing over 25 million views and nearly 300k likes. This level of engagement suggests a strong pan-India interest that extends well beyond the primary regional markets.

Dragon currently sits at the third spot on the all-time list, trailing just behind Peddi and Toxic. With the way views are still coming in, the glimpse is expected to cross the 110 million mark set by Toxic very soon. Once it does, it will officially claim the second position on the historical leaderboard.

Top 3 Most-Viewed Movie Glimpses in Indian Cinema

RANKMOVIE TITLELEAD ACTORTOTAL VIEWS
#1PeddiAllu Arjun / Nani175 Million+
#2ToxicYash110 Million+
#3DragonJr. NTR105 Million+

Director Prashanth Neel has been developing this project quietly for years, setting the story in the late 1960s. The plot follows an assassin named Luger, played by Jr. NTR, who operates in the border regions between India, Bhutan, and China. This cross-border conspiracy storyline, paired with Ravi Basrur’s heavy industrial music, has clearly hit the right note with fans looking for a gritty periodic action-thriller.

While the film was fast-tracked ahead of other anticipated projects, the extensive pre-production required for its 1960s setting appears to be showing in the visual quality of the glimpse. As the video continues to trend, it solidifies its place among the elite trio of Indian films that have managed to break the 100 million views barrier. The focus now shifts to whether the film can maintain this momentum as it moves toward further promotional releases.

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