Tollywood star Jr NTR is all set to make his Bollywood debut with the much-awaited film War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and backed by Yash Raj Films, this big-budget action movie also stars Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan in a lead role.
The film, which features Kiara Advani as the female lead, has almost completed its shoot. Only one song is left to be filmed, and both Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan will appear in it. Industry sources say this song is being shot with special focus and will be a major highlight of the film.
Jr NTR and Hrithik War 2 is set to release on 14 August, just ahead of India’s Independence Day holiday. The makers are planning a massive release across India and overseas. In the Telugu states, young producer Naga Vamsi will handle the distribution, and the film is expected to release in a large number of theatres.
Reports suggest War 2 will be released in over 9,000 screens worldwide, possibly even more than Pushpa 2. The team has already secured most of the IMAX screens available across the country.
With such an aggressive release plan, War 2 is expected to compete head-to-head with superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie, which is also releasing on the same date. Both films are high-budget, high-hype action thrillers, and trade analysts predict a box office storm.
If both films receive strong word of mouth, industry experts believe this could lead to record-breaking collections. All eyes are now on 14 August to see which film wins the box office battle.