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India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
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Producer Naga Vamsi confirms Jr NTR has full role in War 2, not a cameo
Ever since Jr NTR was announced as part of YRF's spy universe with the upcoming action film 'War 2', fan speculation has been rife, particularly around the screen time and significance of his character. The teaser only amplified the chatter, with many online users questioning whether Tarak's role would be limited to a brief appearance. Now, producer Naga Vamsi has clarified the rumours, confirming that NTR will have a full-length role in the an interview with Gulte Pro, Vamsi said, 'NTR being there for 30-40 minutes is not true. Both of them will be there throughout the film. After the first 15 minutes, Tarak anna will enter, and both of them will dance to a song. It is a commercially packed film.'advertisementSitara Entertainments, Vamsi's banner, has acquired the Telugu distribution rights for 'War 2' for a reported Rs 80 crore. Asked about the decision, Vamsi added, 'I bought it because all these commercial elements will be there. How everything will come together, even I will watch it with the audience in the morning show. Based on my faith in NTR's judgement, I bought the film.'Naga Vamsi, a close associate of Jr NTR, is also producing the actor's ambitious mythological project with Trivikram Srinivas, reportedly based on Lord Karthikeya. Here's the teaser: Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR recently wrapped the shoot for 'War 2'. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and also starring Kiara Advani, the action film has been shot across five countries and features six large-scale set pieces. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.- Ends
India Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Give your babies Tamil names: MK Stalin's pitch to newlyweds amid language wars
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday appealed to the people of the state to embrace the Tamil language more consciously in everyday life, especially while naming children and businesses."Whenever I attend a marriage function, I request the couple to keep a beautiful Tamil name for their (future) baby," Stalin said at an event."We are Tamils living in Tamil Nadu, yet we often choose North Indian or English names. I urge people to avoid that and give their children Tamil names," he Extending the appeal to local vendors, he added, "You all consider your shops as your children. If they have English names, please replace them with Tamil ones. Make unique Tamil words your shop's identity. Even if a name is in English, at least write it in Tamil."Speaking of Tamil language and identity, a similar note was struck a month ago during a rally in Rameshwaram, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had touched upon the importance of Tamil to letters he received from Tamil Nadu leaders, he had noted that none were signed in Tamil, despite their stated pride in the language. "If we are proud of Tamil, then I would request everyone to at least sign their name in Tamil," PM Modi had Watch
