Will Vaani Kapoor Join Hrithik Roshan's War 2? The Actress Gives A Perfect Reply
Vaani Kapoor has no regrets about not reprising her role in War 2, instead commending the original film and extending her best wishes to the sequel's team.
Vaani Kapoor, star of the 2019 action-packed blockbuster War, alongside Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, has opened up about not being part of the much-anticipated sequel, War 2. While promoting her upcoming Netflix series Mandala Murders, Vaani expressed her goodwill towards the project, wishing the team all the best. But does she have any grudge towards the makers? Absolutely not!
Vaani Kapoor on War 2
In a candid chat with Siddharth Kanan, Vaani Kapoor was quizzed about her exclusion from War 2, prompting a gracious response: 'No, I wish them the best. I feel incredibly grateful that I at least got the opportunity to be a part of a film like War, the OG War. It looks beautiful. It is cinematic. It is larger than life. Kudos to the team." With warmth and positivity, Vaani expressed her appreciation for being part of the original film and extended good wishes to the War 2 team.
'If Tiger Comes Back'
With a playful nod to her character's dramatic exit in the original film, Vaani Kapoor joked about her absence from War 2, saying, 'Me, Sid (director Sidharth Anand), and Tiger are all not there in the sequel. Tiger and I both passed away in the War. So I said, if Tiger comes back, I'll come back too, my friend!" Her lighthearted remark showcases her humour and camaraderie with co-star Tiger Shroff.
No doubt! The 2019 action-packed blockbuster War was a monumental success, shattering box office records. The film emerged as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year. Under Siddharth Anand's direction and Yash Raj Films' production, the film brought together Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor in a thrilling narrative that wowed audiences.
War 2 Release Date
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 marks the thrilling return of Hrithik Roshan as RAW agent Kabir, pitted against a formidable new adversary, Agent Vikram, played by Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut. Kiara Advani joins the cast as the leading lady, bringing a fresh dynamic to the story.
As part of Yash Raj Films' expanding Spy Universe, War 2 promises high-octane action, stunning visuals, and an epic showdown between its leads. The film is set to release in theatres worldwide on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.
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