Jr NTR, who is preparing to begin work on his upcoming Telugu project with director Koratala Siva, is rumoured to have signed on to star alongside Hrithik Roshan in the sequel to the spy thriller Warcraft (2019). Ayan Mukerji, who recently directed Brahmstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), will direct War 2. Also read: Hrithik Roshan to reprise lead role in War 2, Ayan Mukerji to direct film
According to reports, Jr NTR has been cast as the antagonist, and he will be pitted against Hrithik Roshan. Jr. NTR’s casting has yet to be confirmed, neither by the actor nor by the production company Yash Raj Films (YRF).
“In War 2, NTR Jr is pitted against Hrithik Roshan.” It’s going to be incredible. Their battle of wits and fierce showdown will undoubtedly be a big-screen action spectacle to remember. Aditya Chopra’s decision allows War 2 to have the broadest audience appeal for a Hindi film while also increasing the film’s box office potential. Because of the presence of their beloved superstar, South India should come alive and connect on a more emotional level with the film,” a source was quoted as saying in a Variety report.
Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and its sequel Tiger Zinda Hai (2012) launched YRF’s spy universe (2017). It was followed by War (2019), which starred Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. Pathaan (2023), Shah Rukh Khan’s most recent release, was a welcome addition to the spy universe, which will be expanded further by the next installment in the Tiger series and War 2.
Meanwhile, Jr NTR’s upcoming Telugu film with director Koratala Siva, which has yet to be named, was officially launched two weeks ago with a pooja ceremony. Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who presided over the event as a special guest, clapped the first shot and began filming. Janhvi Kapoor makes her Telugu debut in the project, which is currently titled NTR 30.
After Janatha Garage, Jr NTR is reuniting with Koratala Siva for NTR 30. The project went into production last week and is set to be released later this year. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music for it.
