Actor Jr NTR, who’s all set to begin work on his upcoming Telugu challenge with director Koratala Siva, is claimed to have been signed to star alongside Hrithik Roshan within the sequel to the spy thriller, War (2019). Ayan Mukerji, who just lately helmed Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), has come on board to direct War 2. Also learn: Hrithik Roshan reportedly to be again as lead in War 2, Ayan Mukerji to direct movie
As per a report, Jr NTR has been signed to play the antagonist, and he might be seen facing-off with Hrithik Roshan. An official affirmation about Jr. NTR’s casting has neither come from the actor’s facet nor from the manufacturing home Yash Raj Films (YRF).
“NTR Jr is locking horns with Hrithik Roshan in War 2. It’s going to be epic. Their battle of wits and their fierce showdown will definitely be an action spectacle to remember on the big screen. This move by Aditya Chopra enables War 2 to have the widest audience appeal for a Hindi film and it also widens the box office potential of the film. South India should come alive and connect at a more emotional level with the film because of the presence of their beloved superstar,” a supply was quoted as saying in a report by Variety.
YRF’s spy universe kicked off with Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and its sequel Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). It continued with War (2019), co-starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. Shah Rukh Khan’s newest launch Pathaan (2023) was the contemporary addition to the spy universe, which is able to additional get prolonged by the following half within the Tiger collection and War 2.
Meanwhile, Jr NTR’s upcoming yet-untitled Telugu challenge with director Koratala Siva was formally launched two weeks in the past with a pooja ceremony. Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who presided over because the particular visitor for the occasion, clapped the primary shot and commenced the taking pictures. The challenge, at present dubbed NTR 30, marks the Telugu debut of Janhvi Kapoor.
Jr NTR is reuniting with Koratala Siva for NTR 30 after Janatha Garage. The challenge went on the flooring final week, and is gearing up for launch later this 12 months. It has music by Anirudh Ravichander.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com