Ayan Mukerji shares War 2 BTS pics: Hrithik, Jr NTR bring drama, depth, star power
With just 12 weeks to go until one of the year's most awaited releases, 'War 2', director Ayan Mukerji has shared a glimpse behind the scenes.Mukerji shared a series of behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos on his Instagram handle featuring actors Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani. Along with the photos, he also shared a heartfelt note on his journey while directing the action-packed sequel.advertisementMukerji, known for his work on 'Wake Up Sid' and 'Brahmastra', expressed his excitement in a detailed caption with the BTS photos. 'With the Release of our Movie's Teaser a few days ago, and 12 weeks to go before our Big Beautiful Movie hits Theatres, feels like the right time for me to share some thoughts,' he wrote.
Highlighting the emotional core of the film, Mukerji noted, 'While our movie has so much to offer our audiences with its big-screen spectacle energy, today I want to draw attention to what inspires Me most about War 2' - That the Core of this movie is a very powerful and dramatic Story.' He described the narrative as both surprising and challenging, calling it a 'new and deeper dive into the spy universe genre.'
Director Ayan Mukerji shared a heartfelt note ahead of War 2 release. (Photo Credit: Instagram/Ayan Mukerji)
advertisementThe director also took the opportunity to shower praise on his cast and collaborators. He described Kiara Advani as a 'ray of sunshine in the movie and a dear friend,' and lauded the performances of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, calling them 'two giants' whose 'drama and depth' elevate the film beyond action spectacle.Mukerji expressed special gratitude to producer Aditya Chopra, crediting him for the opportunity to direct the film and for his guidance over the past two years. 'The absolutely amazing leadership of Mr. Aditya Chopra - who gave me this incredible opportunity to collaborate with the once-in-a-lifetime duo of Mr. Hrithik Roshan and NTR!'
Ayan Mukerji shares BTS photos from the sets of War 2 (Photo Credit: Instagram/Ayan Mukerji)
As the excitement builds, Mukerji promised more updates in the lead-up to the film's release. He signed off with gratitude and enthusiasm, writing, 'So much more to share in the days to come, but for now, just putting out a whole lot of gratitude for our teaser drop... and sharing a whole lot of excited energy for our audiences to discover so much 'War 2' magic in the days ahead! 14th August 2025 (my birthday eve) - Here we come!'advertisementThe film is a follow-up to the 2019 blockbuster 'War' and is the sixth instalment in the Yash Raj Films (YRF) Spy Universe. The recently released teaser has already ignited a wave of anticipation, with fans lauding the high-octane visuals and star-studded ensemble.'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, is set to hit theatres on August 14, 2025.Must Watch
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