With two of Indian cinema’s biggest stars, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, coming together, War 2 is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the spy action thriller is set to hit theatres on August 14, 2025, in multiple languages. The film also stars Kiara Advani and is backed by Yash Raj Films.
Ayan reveals that the core challenge was creating a storyline intense enough to justify the Hrithik–NTR showdown. “It’s a huge responsibility to take forward a franchise like War and leave your own mark. I wanted to honour what worked in the first film but also take the experience to a new level,” he says.
According to him, most of the time was spent developing the conflict and action sequences that would deliver the kind of scale fans expect. “The face-off between Hrithik and NTR had to feel earned, exciting, and unforgettable. Every moment was crafted to enhance the theatrical experience.”
Calling War 2 a celebration of Indian cinema, Ayan says the film is designed as a big-screen spectacle that brings together two massive fanbases. “We knew what this pairing meant, and our focus was on giving audiences something truly special.”