Overview
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended an 18-year title drought by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in the June 3 IPL final.
- Director Prashanth Neel watched the nail-biting match on a giant screen installed at Ramoji Film City while marking his birthday on the ‘Dragon’ set.
- His wife, Likitha Reddy, shared a video of the cast and crew erupting in joy, dubbing the trophy a “perfect birthday gift.”
- The footage has gone viral, with fans praising Neel’s unfiltered reaction and the crossover of cricket fandom into his film environment.
- Neel’s upcoming pan-India action film ‘Dragon,’ starring Jr. NTR and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, is slated for release on June 25, 2026.