Karan Johar Calls Hrithik Roshan And Jr NTR's War 2 ‘Blockbuster', Says ‘Cannot Wait'
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Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 serves as the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. The teaser showcases Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Agent Kabir.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer War teaser has been trending on social media since its release. The teaser, scheduled to release on August 14, has left fans super excited. Karan Johar has also joined them and showered praises. He shared the teaser and called it a blockbuster. He even praised Kiara Advani, who is seen wearing bikini.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Karan wrote, 'And here comes the biggest Blockbuster of the year!!! This clash of the titans is going to be EPIC and storm at the box office!!!! I literally cannot wait!" Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 serves as the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. Taking to her Instagram stories, Kiara shared the bikini look and wrote, 'Lots of firsts in this, First YRF film, first action film, first with these two amazing heroes, first collaboration with Ayan and of course first bikini shot. Here's the teaser, hope we have got u excited for august."
Take a look here:
The teaser showcases Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Agent Kabir. Jr NTR, making his Bollywood debut, steps in as the antagonist. The video features adrenaline-pumping sequences, including sword fights, car chases, and hand-to-hand combat. Kiara Advani's bikini scene is also grabbing attention. She will be romancing with Hrithik Roshan.
A source close to the development revealed that Jr NTR's role is being treated as a long-term investment in the spy franchise, much like Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Salman Khan's Tiger. 'His character won't just be limited to War 2. Expect standalone films, spin-offs, and major crossover appearances," the insider shared, hinting at a multi-film presence for the Telugu icon in the YRF cinematic universe.
With this, Jr NTR's character will be elevated to the same stature as Spy Universe legends—Kabir (Hrithik Roshan), Pathaan (Shah Rukh Khan), Tiger (Salman Khan), Zoya (Katrina Kaif), and Rubaii (Deepika Padukone). This strategic move positions NTR as a central pillar in the franchise's future.
Karan Johar is currently at Cannes 2025 with Janhvi Kapoor.
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