Mumbai, July 22: Superstar Jr NTR, last seen in the global cinematic hit 'RRR', is gearing up for the second schedule of his upcoming action spectacle 'War 2'. The film, featuring Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, is part of the YRF spy-universe and directed by Ayan Mukerji.
Jr NTR is set to commence the film’s second schedule in Mumbai starting August 18. A source close to the project revealed, “Before starting the second schedule of 'War 2', Jr NTR is wrapping up his commitments for 'Devara'. He will kick off with a high-octane action sequence crafted around him. Ayan Mukerji plans to unveil Jr NTR in an entirely new avatar, showcasing him like never before.”
The source added, “Recognizing Jr NTR's immense pan-India appeal, Ayan Mukerji is determined to present him as a larger-than-life figure in 'War 2'. The upcoming schedule promises intense physical demands, with strict confidentiality surrounding its details.”
'War 2' serves as the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster 'War', which starred Hrithik Roshan as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, a RAW agent turned rogue, and featured action star Tiger Shroff in dual roles. The earlier film was directed by Siddharth Anand, known for his work on 'Pathaan' and 'Fighter'.