Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR spark hashtag war ahead of 'War 2': Share playful social media banter; watch
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, 'War 2,' is just a few days away from its grand theatrical release on August 14. Before the film finally hits the screens, the two superstars are giving fans a taste of their chemistry, not through punches, but through a playful exchange on social media.
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Hrithik Roshan fires the first shot
Earlier today, Hrithik Roshan took to X (formerly Twitter) and dropped a fiery tease. "The WAR lines are drawn again, and the hashtag says it all! For every update, every reveal, stick with #HrithikvsNTR. This is where the action begins! @tarak9999 #War2," he wrote, sharing updates regarding the upcoming film.
Jr. NTR claps back in style
Jr NTR, fondly called Tarak, fired back with a cheeky response. "#War2 updates and exclusives? Hey @iHrithik sir, we discussed it! There's only one hashtag to follow: #NTRvsHrithik. Stay tuned because this WAR is just getting started!"
The hashtag war heats up
Making it a fun and hilarious hashtag war, the "Greek God of Bollywood" wrote, "Haha, good one, @tarak9999! But the hashtag is #HrithikvsNTR—let's not complicate this, okay? #War2". To which the 'RRR' star shot back with, "Admit it, @iHrithik sir, #NTRvsHrithik just has a better ring to it. Let's call it a win for me already! #War2"
In classic social media style, the stars promoted rival hashtags, with Hrithik backing #HrithikvsNTR while Jr.
NTR pushed #NTRvsHrithik.
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'War 2' is a high-octane addition to the expanding YRF Spy Universe. After the blockbuster success of 'Pathaan' and 'Tiger 3,' this action-packed sequel is being mounted on a massive scale. Hrithik reprises his role as the suave superspy Kabir, while Jr NTR steps in as a formidable new force. The film also stars Kiara Advani in a leading role.
'War 2' will be released in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, with an IMAX version also confirmed.
It will clash at the box office with the Superstar
starrer 'Coolie.'
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