11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Angry Jr NTR threatens to walk out of War 2 event; dismisses comparisons with Hrithik Roshan, thanks him for welcoming him: ‘Every South Indian has a doubt if he will be accepted'
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR will be seen sharing screen space in YRF's action spectacle War 2. Ahead of the film's release on 14th August, the makers organized a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad. Seeing the frenzy and uproar for Jr NTR, Hrithik Roshan looked quite amazed and overwhelmed. At the event, Jr NTR also lauded Hrithik for being very welcoming towards him. Hrithik also interacted with the crowd and shared how he has found a real-life brother in Tarak (Jr NTR).
However, there was a moment when Jr NTR was seen getting angry as In a video from the event, Jr NTR also asked his fans to maintain decorum and listen. Pointing at a fa, he said, 'Brother, shall I leave? What did I just say? Maintain silence when I speak. It won't take me a second to keep the mic down and leave the stage. Shall I speak? Then, maintain silence.'
Looks like @iHrithik was absolutely in love with the Tiger Nation's Energy❤️🔥#War2PreReleaseEvent #WAR2 @tarak9999
— NTR Trends (@NTRFanTrends) August 10, 2025
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Praising Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR said, '75 days of working with you have taught me so much. I can't wait to get back with you on screen again. Thank you so much for treating me as a brother, for welcoming me with open arms. Sir, I come from South India, thanks to Rajamouli that who has erased a lot of boundaries between South and North with his films. Still, every South Indian will have a kind of small doubt about whether he will be accepted or not. Thank you for accepting me with wide arms and giving me that beautiful hug on the first day. I will never forget those moments with you for War 2. And when the film releases on the 14th of August, it is only going to thicken our bond more.'
#JrNTR – 'I come from South India and there is a little fear whether they will accept us or not , but thanks to Hrithik sir , he hugged me on the first day and made me very comfortable and treated me as his brother Love you Hrithik sir'#War2 #HrithikRoshan
— A N K I T (@Ankitaker) August 10, 2025
He further added, 'Every fan of mine who is here, and even those who aren't, will take care of you, this is my promise. They will keep you in their hearts; your responsibility is ours. Thank you for all your sweetness, greatness, and kindness.'
He also dismissed comparisons with Hrithik in Janaab-e-Aali that sees them both on the dance floor. 'Such comparisons can mislead fans. I think two good dancers complemented each other – it wasn't a face-off as it is being projected. I want you all to simply enjoy this foot-tapping chartbuster. Hrithik Roshan is one of the greatest dancers in the country.'
Awwwww ❤️❤️ @iHrithik @tarak9999…#War2
— Vasu (@AllHailNTR) August 10, 2025
Hrithik also reciprocated with the same amount of love and said, 'Tarak, I have not just observed you, but I have learnt from you. I see a lot of myself in Tarak. We have had very similar journeys for 25 years now. He is extremely dedicated, has an amazing work ethic, and is a one-take, final-take star. He will not even check the shot because he knows he has given everything to it.'
. @iHrithik ~ @tarak9999 🥹❤️
— NTR Trends (@NTRFanTrends) August 10, 2025
Hrithik Roshan further added, 'We are all brothers and a family. Tarak and I started as co-stars, and we ended up like brothers in real life. I want you all to promise me that you will love my brother he same way forever, because he deserves it.'
War 2 will be Jr NTR's first film in Bollywood, directed by Ayan Mukerji; the film also stars Kiara Advani in the lead role. Interestingly, War 2 will be clashing with Rajinikanth's Coolie, which has left fans all the more excited to see which film emerges as a winner at the box office.