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India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Hrithik Roshan backs Hrithik vs NTR hashtag, Jr NTR insists otherwise
'War 2' has been generating strong buzz ever since its trailer dropped, with the face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR grabbing the Internet's attention. Adding to the excitement, the two actors fuelled the hype further with a playful exchange on X, debating whether the film's promotional hashtag should be #HrithikvsNTR or # August 3, Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan brought their on-screen rivalry into the digital space with a fun hashtag face-off on X. Hrithik Roshan kicked off the banter and said, 'The WAR lines are drawn again, and the hashtag says it all! For every update, every reveal, stick with #HrithikvsNTR. This is where the action begins (sic)!'advertisementHere's the post: Jr NTR responded with a playful retort and said there was only one rightful hashtag. '#War2 updates and exclusives? Hey @iHrithik sir, we discussed it! There's only one hashtag to follow: #NTRvsHrithik. Stay tuned because this WAR is just getting started (sic)!' he the post: Their friendly jabs continued, with Hrithik saying, 'Haha, good one @tarak9999! But the hashtag is #HrithikvsNTR – let's not complicate this, okay?' NTR doubled down and said, 'Admit it @iHrithik sir, #NTRvsHrithik just has a better ring to it. Let's call it a win for me already (sic)!'Here's the post: This exchange came days after the film's trailer was released on July 25, giving audiences a first glimpse at the high-stakes face-off between Roshan's Kabir Dhaliwal and Jr NTR's mysterious antagonist. The teaser also introduced Kiara Advani's character and hinted at a globe-trotting action drama rooted in the larger YRF Spy the trailer: The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 14, 2025. It will be released in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The release date sets up a major box office clash with Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and backed by an ensemble cast.- Ends
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR spark hashtag war ahead of 'War 2': Share playful social media banter; watch
The much-awaited spy action drama starring and , 'War 2,' is just a few days away from its grand theatrical release on August 14. Before the film finally hits the screens, the two superstars are giving fans a taste of their chemistry, not through punches, but through a playful exchange on social media. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Hrithik Roshan fires the first shot Earlier today, Hrithik Roshan took to X (formerly Twitter) and dropped a fiery tease. "The WAR lines are drawn again, and the hashtag says it all! For every update, every reveal, stick with #HrithikvsNTR. This is where the action begins! @tarak9999 #War2," he wrote, sharing updates regarding the upcoming film. Jr. NTR claps back in style Jr NTR, fondly called Tarak, fired back with a cheeky response. "#War2 updates and exclusives? Hey @iHrithik sir, we discussed it! There's only one hashtag to follow: #NTRvsHrithik. Stay tuned because this WAR is just getting started!" The hashtag war heats up Making it a fun and hilarious hashtag war, the "Greek God of Bollywood" wrote, "Haha, good one, @tarak9999! But the hashtag is #HrithikvsNTR—let's not complicate this, okay? #War2". To which the 'RRR' star shot back with, "Admit it, @iHrithik sir, #NTRvsHrithik just has a better ring to it. Let's call it a win for me already! #War2" In classic social media style, the stars promoted rival hashtags, with Hrithik backing #HrithikvsNTR while Jr. NTR pushed #NTRvsHrithik. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'War 2' is a high-octane addition to the expanding YRF Spy Universe. After the blockbuster success of 'Pathaan' and 'Tiger 3,' this action-packed sequel is being mounted on a massive scale. Hrithik reprises his role as the suave superspy Kabir, while Jr NTR steps in as a formidable new force. The film also stars Kiara Advani in a leading role. 'War 2' will be released in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, with an IMAX version also confirmed. It will clash at the box office with the Superstar starrer 'Coolie.'
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR's War 2 Hashtag Showdown Heats Up Promotions: 'Let's Not Complicate…'
Last Updated: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's playful hashtag battle on social media has fans excited for War 2. The film releases on August 14, 2025. War 2 Movie Update: The countdown to one of 2025's most anticipated action spectacles has officially begun, with the battle officially kicking off on social media. The film's leading stars, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, have sent fans into a frenzy with a cheeky hashtag showdown that's quickly gone viral. It all started when Hrithik promoted War 2 by tagging co-star Jr NTR on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'The WAR lines are drawn again, and the hashtag says it all! For every update, every reveal, stick with #HrithikvsNTR. This is where the action begins! @tarak9999 #War2." NTR countered this by saying, '#War2 updates and exclusives? Hey @iHrithik we discussed it! There's only one hashtag to follow: #NTRvsHrithik. Stay tuned because this WAR is just getting started!" Hrithik cheekily replied, 'Haha, good one @tarak9999! But the hashtag is #HrithikvsNTR – Let's not complicate this, okay? #War2," prompting NTR to land the final playful jab: 'Admit it @iHrithik, #NTRvsHrithik just has a better ring to it. Let's call it a win for me already!" Their back-and-forth banter set the perfect tone for the high-stakes showdown promised in War 2. Recently, reports suggested that Jr NTR is paid Rs 70 crore for War 2, while Hrithik will receive Rs 50 crore with backend earnings. Now, there are rumours that the South actor has also bagged a profit-sharing deal. According to Bollywood Hungama, YRF has now parted ways with the Telugu rights of War 2 by selling it upfront to Naga Vamsi for a whopping Rs 90 crore. A source told the portal, 'Naga Vamsi has acquired Telugu rights for War 2 for Rs 90 crores. Every profit from the Telugu theatrical medium will now go to Naga Vamsi, while YRF has received an outright recovery of Rs 90 crores on a budget of Rs 400 crore. The Telugu case has been settled between the parties." In a major deal, Naga Vamsi and NTR Jr agreed to split the profits from War 2 's Telugu adaptation. 'After receiving a large salary of Rs 70 crores, NTR Jr. is also entitled to a portion of the revenues from the Telugu version of Naga Vamsi. He is anticipated to earn more than Rs 100 Crore by the end of the run, as the Telugu version of War 2 is expected to generate significant earnings. The profits from Telugu will be split between NTR Jr. and Vamsi, not YRF or Hrithik," the trade source added. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, War 2 stars Hrithik Roshan, NTR, and Kiara Advani. The action-packed YRF Spy Universe film hits theatres on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘NTRvsHrithik' or ‘HrithikvsNTR'? ‘War 2' stars Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan engage in a fun banter on X
Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, who are all set to lock horns in the upcoming YRF Spy Universe film War 2, engaged in a fun tit-for-tat on X on Monday (August 3). With all eyes on the Ayan Mukerji-directed film, which is set to clash with Rajinikanth's Coolieon August 14, this fun banter has entertained fans of the superstars. On their official X handles, NTR and Hrithik argued about which hashtag is better suited for the promotions of War 2 - 'NTRvsHrithik' or 'HrithikvsNTR'. 'The WAR lines are drawn again, and the hashtag says it all! For every update, every reveal, stick with #HrithikvsNTR. This is where the action begins! (sic)' read Hrithik's tweet, which prompted a response from NTR. #War2 updates and exclusives? Hey @iHrithik sir, we discussed it! There's only one hashtag to follow: #NTRvsHrithik. Stay tuned because this WAR is just getting started! 💥💪 — Jr NTR (@tarak9999) August 4, 2025 Hrithik then urged NTR not to 'complicate things' and keep it simple, with '#HrithikvsNTR' as the hashtag. NTR once again responded. Admit it @iHrithik sir, #NTRvsHrithik just has a better ring to it. Let's call it a win for me already! 😎 #War2https:// — Jr NTR (@tarak9999) August 4, 2025 With dialogues from Abbas Tyrewala and a screenplay from Shridhar Raghavan, War 2 is a sequel to the 2019 thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie is part of the YRF Spy Universe. Set to hit the screens on August 14, 2025, War 2 is the sixth film in the universe. On July 25, the makers dropped a trailer that showed Hrithik as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, a soldier haunted by his past, who is up against NTR's character. The trailer also gave a glimpse of the character essayed by Kiara Advani. The trailer hints at a globe-trotting action drama. War, also starring Tiger Shroff and Vani Kapoor, was a high-octane action drama that minted ₹200 crores within seven days of its release in 2019. It's touted to be one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year. War 2, with music from Pritam, is set to clash at the box office with Coolie, starring Rajinikanth. The Lokesh Kanagaraj-directorial has an ensemble cast, including Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj and Shruti Haasan. War 2 is produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films.
