War 2: Hrithik Roshan Teases Dance Face-Off With Jr NTR, Says 'Kabir Has Been Through Hell'
Hrithik Roshan says Kabir has 'been through hell' in War 2 and reveals exciting details about his upcoming dance number with Jr NTR.
sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe promises an emotional and explosive return of Hrithik Roshan's Agent Kabir—alongside the much-anticipated Bollywood debut of Jr NTR and a brand-new avatar of Kiara Advani.
Speaking at a recent fan event in Sri Lanka, Hrithik gave a glimpse into Kabir's emotional arc. 'Yeah, of course, it's War. But I feel… Kabir has been through hell, and it's changed him. I almost feel really, very bad for him, you know? I hope he returns somehow to the normalcy, love, and joy, but I doubt it because, yeah, he's been through some tough times."
His words paint the picture of a grittier, more complex Kabir than we saw in the 2019 blockbuster. But while the emotional stakes are higher, the adrenaline is too—with Hrithik and Jr NTR heading for a face-off that's already sending fans into a frenzy. The two megastars have been engaging in light-hearted social media banter over whose name should appear first in their upcoming dance face-off number. The friendly rivalry spilled onto X (formerly Twitter), with both actors vying for billing supremacy in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest song sequences in Bollywood history.
Despite the playful sparring, Hrithik has only had glowing things to say about his co-star. 'He's my favourite co-star. Amazing and brilliant," the Fighter star remarked, signaling a deep respect and chemistry that's bound to electrify the screen.
The film has been shot across Salamanca, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, and Italy, with production starting back in October 2023. From leaked on-set images to mounting speculation about its high-octane action set pieces, War 2 is shaping up to be a global cinematic event. It will also connect to the next film in the spy universe, Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, though no firm release date has been re-confirmed since its initial Christmas 2025 mention.
Meanwhile, North American advance bookings for War 2 are now open, and early numbers suggest a stellar start. And with the release of the much-hyped dance face-off between Hrithik and Jr NTR on the horizon, the buzz is only going to skyrocket.
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