Dragon

Storyline

Dragon is the journey of Ragavan, a carefree youth who fails miserably in college with 48 arrears and loses his love Keerthi. To hide his shortcomings, he fakes success and builds a glamorous life, but when his lies are exposed, he is forced back to college to face his failures. With humor, romance, and emotional struggles, Ragavan’s story is one of redemption—showing how real success is earned through honesty, hard work, and the courage to start over.

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Tagline

48 arrears, one last chance… this Dragon will rise!

Trivia

• Dragon marks director Ashwath Marimuthu’s second film after the hit Oh My Kadavule.
• Actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan takes the lead role for the first time outside his own directorial projects.
• The film humorously references real-life struggles of Tamil students dealing with arrears, making it relatable to many.
• Major portions of the movie were shot in live college campuses across Chennai to retain authenticity.
• The soundtrack by Leon James was released just 10 days before the film, building hype with its youthful vibe.

Goofs

• In one exam scene, the clock on the classroom wall jumps back a few minutes between shots.
• Ragavan’s hairstyle appears slightly different during continuous college sequences, suggesting reshoots.
• A background extra is seen laughing at the camera during a serious classroom scene.

Quotes

• Ragavan (Dragon): “Life gave me 48 arrears… but I’ll give life one last answer.”
• Keerthi: “Success isn’t about what you show the world, it’s about what you prove to yourself.”
• Dean Mayilvahanan: “A Dragon can roar… but can he really study?”

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• The opening credits roll with animated doodles of textbooks, arrear slips, and dragon sketches scribbled like a student’s notebook.
• The end credits feature bloopers and funny outtakes of classroom scenes, keeping the tone lighthearted.

Connections

• Shares thematic similarities with Oh My Kadavule, focusing on second chances and self-discovery.
• Ragavan’s journey is inspired by real stories of students burdened with arrears in Tamil Nadu colleges.
• Contains playful nods to Master and Don, two other Tamil films centered on campus life.

Soundtracks

• Soundtracks (Music by Leon James)
• “Dragon Fire” – Mass intro track celebrating Ragavan’s bold persona.
• “Kadhal Rewind” – Romantic melody between Ragavan and Keerthi.
• “Campus Gaana” – High-energy kuthu number picturized on college festivals.
• “Oru Chance Inga” – Humorous friendship song capturing classroom fun.
• “Arrear Anthem” – Motivational track reflecting Ragavan’s determination to overcome failures.