Mumbai/IBNS, May 20 -- The internet has been abuzz ever since the makers unveiled the first glimpse of filmmaker Prashanth Neel's upcoming film Dragon featuring N. T. Rama Rao Jr. on Wednesday.

The first glimpse was released to coincide with Jr NTR's 43rd birthday.

The teaser officially confirmed the film's title and offered audiences a dark and violent first look into Prashanth Neel's new cinematic universe.

Jr NTR appears in a fierce new avatar as "Luger", described as the Assassin-in-Chief of the organisation.

The glimpse began trending within minutes of release, particularly as it arrived as a birthday surprise for Jr NTR fans.

Several viewers praised the teaser's scale, visuals and the actor's rugged transformation.

The teaser ...