In lead-up to the release of War 2, director Ayan Mukerji addressed speculation regarding Jr NTR’s role in the film. Contrary to rumors suggesting the actor’s appearance only after the interval, Mukerji clarified that Jr NTR’s entry is a significant highlight of the movie, designed to surprise audiences.
What did Ayan Mukerji say?
The makers held a pre-release event for the movie in Hyderabad on August 10, where Ayan Mukerji spoke about Jr NTR. Ayan said, “We are smart enough not to make a movie where he comes in only at the interval point. That much sense we have. But I can assure you that Jr NTR’s entry sequence is one of the major highlights of the film, and you have to watch War 2 and discover that on your own.”
More about War 2
War 2 is the sixth installment in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 hit War. The film features Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, with Jr NTR making his Bollywood debut in role of Agent Vikram. Kiara Advani also stars in a pivotal role. The movie is scheduled for release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The production of War 2 involved shooting across various international locations, including Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Russia, and India.
The film boasts extensive action sequences, such as mid-ocean combat, hand-to-hand fights, and high-speed chases. Additionally, a much-anticipated dance sequence between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR has been choreographed, which has now become part of a strategy for makers.
The Epic Clash: Coolie VS War 2
However, War 2 is set to face stiff competition at the box office from Rajinikanth’s Coolie, which is also scheduled for release on August 14, 2025. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie features an ensemble cast, including Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj. The film has already made waves in the North American market, with advance ticket sales surpassing 1 million, significantly outpacing War 2’s 200,000 in early bookings.
In India, Coolie’s advance bookings have also taken the lead, with strong numbers reported in both domestic and international markets. This sets the stage for a major box office showdown between the two films, as both bring significant star power and fan anticipation to theaters.