Hrithik Roshan hosts post-shoot dinner for Ayan Mukerji and Jr NTR as they call it a wrap for War 2: Report
Hrithik Roshan
reprising his role as Agent Kabir and introduces
Jr NTR
as Agent Vikram.
The final schedule concluded in Mumbai with a six-day shoot for a spectacular dance number choreographed by Bosco Martis and composed by Pritam. According to a report, the dance face-off between Hrithik and NTR left the crew awestruck, with one source calling it 'a moment for the generations.
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Family, fans and footwork
Adding a personal touch to the wrap, Jr NTR's wife and children self-proclaimed Hrithik fans visited the set to witness the dance showdown firsthand.
The camaraderie between the two stars extended beyond the camera, culminating in an intimate post-wrap dinner hosted by Hrithik at his residence. The guest list included Ayan Mukerji, NTR and his family, and key members of the YRF team.
'For Hrithik, War is more than just a franchise—he's emotionally invested in the film and its characters,' a source told Pinkvilla. 'He treats the team like family.'
What's next: Trailer, songs and final cut
With filming complete, the team now enters the final leg of post-production.
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Ayan Mukerji is expected to lock the final cut, including VFX and background score within the next 20 days. Meanwhile, the theatrical trailer and two songs are slated for release over the next month, building momentum ahead of the film's August 14 release in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
The stakes: Kabir vs. Vikram
'War 2' promises a gripping face-off between Hrithik's Kabir and NTR's Vikram, raising the stakes in YRF's expanding spy universe. With six action sequences, dramatic turns, and a pan-India cast, the film is poised to be one of the year's biggest cinematic events.
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