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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
YRF to take complete charge of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR starrer 'War 2' global release
Picture Credit: X The much-awaited action thriller 'War 2' is gearing up for a grand global release of 'War 2,' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. The film is set to hit theaters worldwide in multiple languages on the upcoming India's Independence Day release window. As per Gulte, YRF has decided to take complete control of the film's theatrical release across all regions, including the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Despite several top Telugu production houses expressing interest in acquiring the regional rights, the makers are sticking to their strategy of handling distribution independently. This approach also extends to North India, other parts of South India, and overseas markets, showing the studio's confidence in the film's pan-Indian and international appeal. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, this film is the sixth installment in the production house's spy universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster 'War.' It stars Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, a top RAW agent, and marks Jr. NTR's much-awaited Bollywood debut as the antagonist. The shooting of the film is nearly complete, with only one major sequence left to film, which is a high-energy dance face-off between Hrithik and Jr. NTR. This particular schedule faced delays due to Hrithik Roshan's knee injury during rehearsals but is expected to wrap up soon and will lead the way for post-production work. The teaser, released on Jr. NTR's birthday, showcases intense action sequences, including sword fights, car chases, and hand-to-hand combat, highlighting the electrifying chemistry and rivalry between the two stars. Hrithik's character returns in a darker and more ruthless avatar. The film is also set for a box office clash with 'Coolie,' starring superstar Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which is also slated for release on August 14. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Happy Birthday Prashanth Neel: Team NTRNeel Share Power-Packed Message For Maverick Director
New Delhi: The makers of NTRNeel—Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts have extended heartfelt birthday wishes to filmmaker Prashanth Neel, calling it a 'Power-Packed Birthday.' The wishes were shared on the official social media accounts to celebrate the visionary director behind blockbuster hits like the KGF series and Salaar. Neel's upcoming collaboration with Jr. NTR, tentatively titled NTRNeel, has already sparked massive anticipation among fans. Filming is currently progressing at a brisk pace. As fans across the country celebrate the 'Architect of Mass Madness,' the makers of NTRNeel amped up the buzz surrounding the project, further fueling the excitement around the high-octane collaboration between Jr. NTR and Prashanth Neel. Taking to social media, the official handle of NTRNeel posted an electrifying birthday message: 'Wishing the Architect of Mass Madness #PrashanthNeel a sensational birthday from the storm called #NTRNeel. Theatres are going to celebrate this phenomenon with Electrifying Highs on the big screens. #HBDPrashanthNeel MAN OF MASSES @jrNTR @MythriOfficial @Ntrartsoffl @NTRNeelFilm @TSeriesfilms @ @Tseriessouthofficial' The message not only celebrated Prashanth Neel's birthday but also elevated the hype for the upcoming mass-action entertainer. Both Jr. NTR and Neel are known for their intense cinematic style, and fans have been eagerly awaiting updates since the project's announcement. Backed by the prestigious Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, NTRNeel is shaping up to be a cinematic spectacle, aiming for a scale on par with the KGF films. Directed by Prashanth Neel, this action-packed epic is scheduled to hit theatres on June 25, 2026. The film will be released in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and more, ensuring it reaches a pan-Indian audience. The project is being produced by Kalyan Ram Nandamuri, Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili, and Hari Krishna Kosaraju. With Prashanth Neel's signature storytelling and Jr. NTR's dynamic screen presence, the film is expected to redefine action cinema and set new industry benchmarks.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2 sparks interest in Telugu distribution; Gets Rs 100 crore offer
The Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. led War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is among the most awaited films of Indian Cinema in 2025. Also starring Kiara Advani as the female lead, War 2 is slated to release on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The teaser dropped a couple of days back and has sparked a lot of interest in the Telugu exhibition and distribution community. According to reliable trade sources, YRF has got Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) aka. MG offers from distributors like Mythri Movie Makers, Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Sithara Entertainment, and Asian Cinema, among other independent buyers. 'The bids for War 2 is in the range of Rs 90 crore to Rs 110 crore, making it a film in demand. YRF is currently evaluating multiple aggressive Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) bids, and leading from the front at the moment is Asian Cinemas, who has made a staggering offer of Rs 100 crore for Telugu states for the Hindi and Telugu dubbed version,' revealed a source. The source further added that Sithara Entertainment is not far off, with a bid in the range of Rs 80 crore. These bids are the highest of all time for a dubbed film in Telugu, surpassing the all-time record of KGF 2, which secured Rs 85 crore as NRA in Telugu states. 'The demand for War 2 isn't just restricted to Telugu states, as industry heavy weights like KVN Productions and Hombale Films are expressing strong interest to release the film in Karnataka. The film is tremendous buzz across the south market owing to the presence of Jr. NTR, aided with popularity of Hrithik Roshan. The combination has sparked interest, higher than ever before,' the source added. War 2 is among the first 'Pan India' releases from Hindi Cinema, as YRF has brought together two superstars – Hrithik Roshan and NTR – together for the film and the early response is very encouraging from the trade. If the deal is locked, YRF will take a break from its traditional self-distribution model and outsource a local company with right experience to release the film in Southern belts The distributor's confidence in South for War 2 is also a result of 'HIT Business' of Devara, which was totally riding on Jr. NTR's shoulder, as the stakeholders in Telugu are bullish on his loyal fanbase to embrace his Hindi debut with open arms. The Hrithik Roshan factor has just elated their trust further, as he also has a growing popularity since the release of Krrish (2006) and back in the day, War (2019) had also done well in the Southern belt. The power-house collaboration between the two is expected to bring in big numbers, as the one of its kind collaborations is enough to spike excitement. Meanwhile, YRF will continue with its self-release model for the Hindi version in rest of India, as also the international markets.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
POLL: Whose first look in War 2 impressed you most – Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, or Kiara Advani? VOTE
The first look of the highly anticipated film War 2 was released on May 20, 2025. Fans were elated to get the action-packed glimpse of the Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani starrer after a long wait. As you enjoy the official teaser, Pinkvilla is conducting a poll to allow you to choose the actor whose first look impressed you the most. Vote in the poll below: 1. Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan is set to reprise his role from the 2019 movie War. He will be back as agent Kabir. In the teaser of the sequel, he was seen in a rugged look. Social media has been raving over his biceps. Even without a dialogue, he impressed them with his swag. The anger and power in his action scenes was unmissable. 2. Jr. NTR Jr. NTR is making his debut into the YRF Spy Universe with War 2. In his voiceover, he revealed that he had been keeping an eye on Hrithik Roshan's Kabir for a long time. He even warned him to 'get ready for war.' Jr. NTR was seen in a massy avatar as he faced off against Kabir. 3. Kiara Advani Kiara Advani will be seen as Hrithik Roshan's love interest in the action thriller. Her bikini debut shot in the teaser surprised the netizens. She looked extremely beautiful and had everyone gushing. Her chemistry with Hrithik will be something to watch out for! War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra. It is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 14, 2025.
Buzz Feed
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Kiara Advani's 'War 2' Bikini Scene Sparks Controversy
Yesterday, a high-octane teaser of Ayan Mukerji's War 2 dropped online, and it's got everyone talking. The action-packed sequel to War stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, and is slated for a theatrical release on 14th August. Fans are particularly impressed by Jr. NTR's role, sharing how well suited he is against Hritik Roshan. Since its release, the teaser has garnered over 70 million views across platforms. Another little detail in the teaser: Kiara Advani's introduction. She is seen wearing a bikini and walking by a swimming pool. Though the scene lasted just one second, it has got people (men) on the internet losing their damn minds. #KiaraAdvani was trending on X (formerly known as Twitter) earlier today, with over 16,000 tweets under the hashtag. But unlike Jr. NTR's action sequences and Hritik's general awesomeness, Kiara Advani is trending solely because of her bikini scene. Did I mention that the scene lasted ONE WHOLE SECOND? The tweets, for one, are screenshots of Kiara Advani's bottom. The comments range from marvelling over how *it* would look on the big screen, to urging the Twitter audience to 'save' the screenshot, lest they 'regret it at midnight'. Multiple such screenshots and videos are doing the rounds. So impactful was her ONE SECOND appearance, that director Ram Gopal Varma, in a now-deleted tweet, insinuated that the film would likely be successful if the two actors were fighting over her 'back' instead of over 'countries or societies'. His tweets were accompanied by screenshots of Kiara Advani in the bikini, with her back facing the camera. Always keeping it respectful. With the discourse around women's representation on screen, quality of female characters written for Indian films, and much more in full swing in the past few years, a trending hashtag focusing on a woman's body and that alone is disheartening, though unsurprising. In 2023, actor Deepika Padukone received intense backlash for wearing a saffron-colored bikini in the song Besharam Rang, from the Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Pathaan. The song was also critiqued for its 'excessive skin show'. Despite threats to boycott the film, Pathaan went on to earn a whopping 1,055 crore worldwide. The duality of the Indian man is worth studying — criticizing women for wearing 'revealing' clothes while simultaneously contributing to their success by paying for it. For a teaser that showed a female character for merely seconds, it is worth pondering over that this is still likely to be the reason people flock over to the theatre and watch the film. Until then, let's wait for the trailer to truly understand where they all stand, shall we?
