Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR to 'never share the stage together' until War 2 release. Why?
Yash Raj Films
is flipping the script for
War 2
—the much-anticipated showdown between
Hrithik Roshan
and
Jr NTR
. While fans are counting down to see the two powerhouses collide on screen, they won't be spotting them side by side off it. Why? Because YRF wants the conflict to hit first—raw, explosive, and unfiltered—before any camaraderie makes its way to screens.
Hrithik vs NTR
YRF has decided to keep Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR apart during all pre-release promotions, ensuring they are never seen together on stage, in interviews, or in any joint video. The studio believes that revealing their onscreen rivalry only in theatres will heighten the emotional and cinematic payoff. Citing a senior trade source, IANS revealed that there will be a bloody carnage on screen, and the audience deserves to experience that intense conflict before seeing them off-screen together. Hence, this once-in-a-lifetime cinematic moment should unfold only in cinemas.
New posters for War 2
With more than a month to go before release, YRF unveiled intense new posters of the two stars, revealing their deadly avatars. Hrithik Roshan shared his look, bruised and wielding a weapon, with the caption: 'This time he's ruthless, merciless, relentless and ready for WAR! Are you? The countdown begins now.'
— iHrithik (@iHrithik)
Meanwhile, Jr NTR dropped his own action-packed poster where he's seen firing bullets with fierce intensity, captioned: 'Bet you haven't ever seen a WAR like this! Let's count it down #50DaysToWar2 .... Releasing in Telugu, Hindi & Tamil on August 14th in cinemas worldwide!'
— tarak9999 (@tarak9999)
Ayan Mukerji's vision for the YRF Spy Universe
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 marks the next chapter in the blockbuster
YRF Spy Universe
, which already includes Pathaan, Tiger 3, and the original War. With cutting-edge visuals, breathtaking stunts, and a storyline set to span continents, this film is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.
The countdown begins
War 2 is set to release worldwide in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil on August 14, 2025, in IMAX—just in time for the Independence Day weekend. And with YRF keeping the fire of rivalry burning till the curtains rise, the wait might just be worth every second.
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