Jr NTR, Naga Vamsi Thank Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan For Backing War 2
War 2, starring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, releases on August 14. Jr NTR and distributor Naga Vamsi thanked Andhra Pradesh leaders for their support.
As the countdown begins for the August 14 release of War 2, starring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, the film's team has expressed gratitude to key political leaders and film authorities in Andhra Pradesh. The highly anticipated spy action drama, set for a wide pan-India release in multiple languages, will see its Telugu version distributed by noted filmmaker Naga Vamsi.
Ahead of the film's release, Jr NTR took to X (formerly Twitter) to thank Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan for their support.
'My sincere thanks to the Honourable CM of Andhra Pradesh, Sri @NCBN garu and the Honourable Deputy CM, Sri @PawanKalyan garu, for passing the new G.O. for the #War2 release. I also extend my gratitude to the Cinematography Minister Sri @kanduladurgesh garu," Jr NTR wrote.
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My sincere thanks to the Honourable CM of Andhra Pradesh, Sri @NCBN garu and the Honourable Deputy CM, Sri @PawanKalyan garu, for passing the new G.O. for the #War2 release. I also extend my gratitude to the Cinematography Minister Sri @kanduladurgesh garu.— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) August 12, 2025
Naga Vamsi acknowledges government and film authorities
Telugu distributor Naga Vamsi also shared a note thanking the Andhra Pradesh government and the film industry's regulatory bodies for their cooperation in facilitating the film's release. 'Heartfelt thanks to Hon'ble CM @ncbn garu, Our Hon'ble Deputy CM @PawanKalyan garu, Hon'ble Home Minister @Anitha_TDP garu & Hon'ble Cinematography Minister Sri @kanduladurgesh garu for passing the new G.O. and extending the support towards the grand release of our #War2."
Heartfelt thanks to Hon'ble CM @ncbn garu, Our Hon'ble Deputy CM @PawanKalyan garu, Hon'ble Home Minister @Anitha_TDP garu & Hon'ble Cinematography Minister Sri @kanduladurgesh garu for passing the new G.O. and extending the support towards the grand release of our #War2.— Naga Vamsi (@vamsi84) August 12, 2025
'A proper Telugu film' – Vamsi's call to fans
Speaking at a promotional event in Hyderabad, Naga Vamsi described War 2 as 'a proper Telugu film" rather than a Bollywood production with a dubbed version. According to Pinkvilla, he credited director Ayan Mukerji for presenting Jr NTR in a fresh and powerful avatar that he believes will surpass any of the actor's previous portrayals in Tollywood.
'When you walk out of the theatres, you will feel proud," Vamsi told the audience, urging fans to back the Telugu version. 'We must show ten times the love we showed for Devara. The Telugu version must collect at least 1 rupee more than the Hindi version's nett collection. This is your responsibility."
Vamsi further emphasised that War 2 is a significant platform to showcase Jr NTR's growing pan-India recognition. 'NTR has made us proud so many times. Our responsibility is to make him proud with War 2," he said. He also assured audiences of the film's quality, declaring, 'There won't be a single disappointed fan. If you feel otherwise, I will never ask you to watch any movie again."
Alongside Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, the film features Kiara Advani in the lead female role.
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