Tollywood’s powerhouse Junior NTR is all set to make a grand Bollywood debut with the highly anticipated action thriller War 2. The film stars Bollywood’s superstar Hrithik Roshan in the lead role, alongside Kiara Advani as the female lead. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the prestigious Yash Raj Films banner, War 2 is the official sequel to the blockbuster War. Scheduled to release on August 14, it will face off against Rajinikanth’s Coolie at the box office, promising a thrilling clash of cinematic giants.
In an exclusive interview recently with Esquire India, Junior NTR spoke at length about why he became a part of this pan-India film. He emphasized the increasing togetherness that is taking place in Indian cinema, detailing how South Indian technicians and artists have joined hands with their North Indian counterparts to produce this film. He opines that the old lines between Tollywood, Bollywood, and Mollywood are blurring, and stressed that the Indian film industry must be regarded as one single brotherhood. Opening up about the secret of a successful film, NTR opined that there is no such formula — the secret lies in having a powerful story that resonates with the audience.
Junior NTR also disclosed that a good script was the strongest reason behind his choice to play the role. Thrilled with the prospect of sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan. The teasers and trailers for the film have already generated heavy buzz, and the song “Oopiri Ooyalaga” has received huge appreciation on social media, further fueling expectations.
War 2 is all set to be released at the same time in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil with huge expectations from the fans and critics. The movie is considered by all to be among the biggest blockbusters of the year, with everyone looking for how it can influence the career of both Junior NTR and Hrithik Roshan.
Meanwhile, Junior NTR is also fully committed to Telugu action entertainer Dragon directed by Prashanth Neel. After he finishes Dragon, he will immediately be shooting Devara 2 directed by Koratala Siva and once again he will solidify himself in Telugu films.
With some big projects in the pipeline, Junior NTR is set for a record-breaking year, bringing regional industries together and proving his mettle on the national stage. Fans from all over India eagerly await to see this period of his changing journey in films.