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Hrithik, Jr NTR & Kiara Drop Explosive First Look from War 2 | Out on August 14
The wait is over! The first-look posters for War 2 are finally here and Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani look absolutely fierce. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, this YRF Spy Universe sequel promises jaw-dropping action, intense stunts, and larger-than-life drama. Kiara stuns in her fiery new avatar, Jr NTR makes a bold Bollywood debut, and Hrithik channels pure charisma and power. Releasing on August 14 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, the countdown to chaos has officially begun. #50DaysToWar2
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