War 2 Release Date: Hrithik vs. Jr. NTR Epic Clash On This Date!

Image: YRF, India Today November 29, 2023 By Rohan Gaikwad

Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR gear up to face off in Ayan Mukerji's War 2, raising anticipation.

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The clash of Hrithik and Jr. NTR adds an extra layer of excitement, after Hrithik's cameo in Tiger 3.

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The first schedule wrapped in Spain, and the second is expected to unfold in Abu Dhabi.

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Scheduled to begin their shoots in February 2024, Hrithik and Jr. NTR are poised for a powerful on-screen clash.

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War 2 is set to hit the big screen on the Independence Day weekend in 2025, August 14.

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The talented Kiara Advani is set to play the leading lady in War 2.

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War 2 marks the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe.

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YRF Spy Universe includes Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3.

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The shooting plan includes a grand action entry for Jr. NTR, with dramatic portions being filmed first.

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Next schedule to be followed by intense action sequences.

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