Ayan Mukerji Confirms Jr NTR's War 2 Entry Is Not After Interval: 'It's A Major Highlight'

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War 2 director Ayan Mukerji clears up rumours about Jr NTR's War 2 entry and hints at a surprise twist that hasn't been revealed in trailers.
Fans have been eager to see how Jr NTR will step into Bollywood with War 2, and director Ayan Mukerji has finally addressed one of the biggest rumours. At a pre-release event in Hyderabad on 10 August, he spoke about the Telugu superstar's role and teased a surprise that's still under wraps.
Responding to the buzz that Jr NTR only appears at the halfway mark, Ayan laughed it off.
'We are smart enough not to make a movie where he comes in only at the interval point. That much sense we have. But I can assure you that Jr NTR's entry sequence is one of the major highlights of the film, and you have to watch War 2 and discover that on your own."
War 2 Director Ayan Mukerji Says Big Surprise Waiting for 14 August
While the trailers and songs have already set high expectations, the director said audiences haven't seen the full picture yet. 'I know there's a lot of excitement, especially in this part of the country, to see the film because of our trailers and songs. But actually, I think everybody is in for a real surprise on August 14 when the film releases. Because the story of the film and the real soul of the film, we have not yet revealed at all. I am really looking forward to experiencing that."
War 2 – Cast, Story Universe and Box Office Clash
War 2 marks the sixth instalment in YRF's spy universe, with Hrithik Roshan returning as Kabir, Jr NTR as the antagonist, and Kiara Advani as the female lead. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, it follows the 2019 hit War.
The film lands in cinemas on 14 August, facing off against Coolie, an action thriller featuring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Upendra, with a special appearance by Aamir Khan.
War 2 Cameo
The Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR film is set to feature an unexpected addition to its cast. While rumours had been swirling that Salman Khan's Tiger or Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan might appear in the film's end credits, insiders confirm that neither superstar will make a cameo. Instead, audiences will be introduced to a new character played by Bobby Deol.
According to sources close to the production, War 2 will not feature direct appearances from the YRF Spy Universe's leading agents, Tiger or Pathaan, though both will be referenced during key moments in the storyline.
About War 2
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 marks the sixth chapter of the YRF Spy Universe and is expected to set the stage for Alpha, the next major entry in the franchise. The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on August 14, 2025. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani.
The story of War 2 brings a powerful showdown between Hrithik Roshan's Major Kabir Dhaliwal and Jr NTR's Vikram. Both play Indian spies, but they see patriotism in completely different ways. This difference sets the stage for a battle that's not just about action, but also about beliefs. Kiara Advani plays Kavya Luthra, a key character who will have an important part in how the story unfolds.
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is a sequel to the 2019 hit War, which featured Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, and Vaani Kapoor.
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August 11, 2025, 13:08 IST
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