The anticipation for War 2 is reaching fever pitch as Tollywood superstar Jr NTR has arrived in Mumbai to complete the final shooting schedule for the film. The high-octane spy thriller, directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Yash Raj Films, marks Jr NTR's highly anticipated Bollywood debut, and excitement surrounding the project is immense.
Sources confirm that Jr NTR is in Mumbai specifically to participate in this last leg of filming. Production had experienced a temporary setback due to an injury sustained by Hrithik Roshan a few months prior. However, with Roshan's full recovery, filming is now back on track, and this schedule is expected to wrap up the entire shoot. In addition to filming, Jr NTR has also completed dubbing his lines, indicating that post-production is well underway as the team races towards the film's release.
War 2 is slated for a massive multilingual release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, perfectly timed for the Independence Day weekend. The film is the second installment in the War franchise and the sixth film in the YRF Spy Universe, following the success of Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3.
Jr NTR is expected to bring a fierce and complex performance to his role as the antagonist, setting the stage for an electrifying confrontation with Hrithik Roshan's spy character, Kabir. While Jr NTR has primarily played heroic roles throughout his career, War 2 will showcase a different side of his acting abilities as he steps into the shoes of a villain. Reportedly, he will be playing Virendra Raghunath, a former RAW agent from South India, who turns against the system after being betrayed by his comrades during a mission.
The makers of War 2 recently released new posters featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani. The posters showcase each character in a fierce and commanding avatar, further intensifying the excitement surrounding the film. Hrithik Roshan's poster reveals a gritty and battle-scarred look, hinting at a darker and more aggressive version of his character, Kabir. Jr NTR's poster shows him in full action mode, with a gun in hand and a determined expression. Kiara Advani's poster unveils her character in a never-before-seen action avatar, strong, powerful, and fiery.
Ayan Mukerji acknowledged the challenge of taking over the reins from Siddharth Anand, the director of the first War film. Mukerji aims to honor the original film while injecting his own creative vision into the sequel, crafting a conflict substantial enough to pit Hrithik and NTR against each other while maintaining freshness.
With just 50 days remaining until its release, War 2 is already generating significant buzz. The film is expected to be a visual spectacle, with action sequences that push the boundaries of what audiences have seen before.
