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Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
No power, no problem: Alia Bhatt reveals how her team creatively overcame challenges as she prepared for Cannes closing ceremony
Alia Bhatt recently made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival. She put on a stunning show during both her red carpet appearances. For her second day, which was the event's closing ceremony, Alia and her team faced certain challenges while she got ready due to a power cut. However, they overcame them with their creativity. In Vogue's Last Looks segment, Alia Bhatt talked while getting ready for her second red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. She said that it was her first time at the prestigious event. She mentioned that she was always excited but also quite nervous. Alia added that she actually enjoyed the chaos around such events. 'It's a bit strange, I don't know why, but like the chaos always tends to find us,' she stated. The actress shared that just a few minutes earlier, they had no electricity for four hours. Revealing her hairstylist's hack during the outage, Alia said, 'So Amit over here was actually taking my hair extensions and he put it on a tong. And he put it out in the sun so that it could heat up because we had no electricity.' Alia added they were figuring things out as they went along, and she was now very thankful that the electricity had come back. Alia Bhatt created history by walking the red carpet in Gucci's interpretation of a saree. She looked absolutely stunning and made netizens go crazy with her fashion moment. A day prior, she donned an ivory-nude Schiaparelli dress for the premiere of The Mastermind. The 78th Cannes Film Festival took place from May 13 to May 24, 2025. Many Bollywood celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor, Karan Johar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ishaan Khatter, and more graced the event and turned heads with their fashion. Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia Bhatt will go back to shooting Love & War with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The magnum opus stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal as the male leads. Later in the year, Alia will gear up for the release of her Spy Universe film Alpha.
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- United News of India
We have given our everything: Hrithik Roshan on 'War 2'
Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Bollywood icon Hrithik Roshan is riding high on the roaring response to the teaser 'War 2', another installment in YRF's ever-expanding Spy Universe. The teaser, unveiled recently, has ignited curiosity among the cinephiles, garnering praise not only for Roshan but also for co-stars Jr NTR, Kiara Advani and director Ayan Mukerji. Returning as the brooding, high-octane intelligence operative Kabir, Roshan exudes magnetic intensity and physical precision. ''War' is a really special franchise for me. So, seeing the appreciation that War 2's teaser is getting, seeing how people are pouring their love for NTR, for Kiara, for Ayan, for me and the entire team makes me really happy. It is not easy making films of this scale and we have given our everything to make 'War 2' an action spectacle for people to have a jaw-dropping theatrical experience like never before." 'I have always been a huge fan of the action genre since I was a kid and I really have fun whenever I do films like 'War 2'. So, for me, I had the best time reliving Kabir - a character that has given me overwhelming love from all quarters for years now,' he added. Produced by Aditya Chopra and helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is set to release worldwide on August 14, 2025 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. UNI NST RN
Mint
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kiara Advani in bikini outshines Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR in War 2 teaser, internet says, ‘Better than Deepika Padukone'
War 2 teaser was released on Tuesday on Jr NTR's 42nd birthday. While fans long wait to witness Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in their new avatars, it was actor Kiara Advani who stole the limelight. Despite limited screentime, she turned heads with her bold bikini look in the teaser. The teaser marks Hrithik Roshan's return as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, while Jr NTR gears up to face off against him, the top RAW agent. With both stars bringing their A-game, powerful aura, and ripped physiques to the screen, it's Kiara Advani who grabs attention with her fiery first-ever bikini shoot. While her screen time is limited, she surely won the hearts of her fans with her sizzling chemistry with Hrithik Roshan. Reacting to the teaser, a user wrote on X, formerly Twitter, 'Kiara Advani screen presence >>> both Jr. NTR and Hrithik in #WAR2.' '#KiaraAdvani looking better than #deepika in #War2Teaser,' another hailed Kiara's bikini look over Deepika Padukone's monokini look from YRF's Spy Universe's Pathaan. One more user posted: 'It's Kiara who dominated the #War2Teaser #KiaraAdvani.' Someone also shared, 'Just one glimpse of Kiara Advani and she stole the show.' Meanwhile, Reddit is filled with mixed reactions over the speculations of makers using green screen for the scenes of War 2. Someone wrote, 'Imagine having Kiara Advani in a bikini and the most standout thing in the shot is the shit green screen effect.' Responding to the post, a user wrote in the comments, 'The colour of the bikini blends in with the background, this is a huge styling error (sic).' 'YRF at this point is minting money using stars,' added another. Yet another one mentioned: 'Ppl, I'm not dishing on Kiara…she looks gorgeous….im dishing on the green screen effects (sic).' Sharing the teaser, previously, Hrithik welcomed his co-star Jr NTR, who will be marking his Bollywood debut with the film. Hrithik tweeted, 'And so it begins, @tarak9999. Be prepared, there is no place for mercy. Welcome to Hell. Love, Kabir.' Birthday boy Jr NTR wrote back in reply, 'Mercy doesn't exist where I come from Kabir. I am ready for the WAR @iHrithik sir!!!' Kiara added, 'Lots of firsts. First @yrf film. First action film. First with @iHrithik @tarak9999. First collaboration with Ayan. And ofcourse First bikini shot. Here's the #War2teaser hope we've got you excited for the 14th of August #War2 releasing in theatres in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.' War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji. It is set to release in theatres on August 14, 2025. The film is a part of the YRF Spy Universe. The YRF Spy Universe was launched in 2012 with Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's hit machine, Ek Tha Tiger. It was followed by two sequels- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and Tiger 3 (2023). War 2 is the sequel of the original, starring Tiger Shroff and Hrithik. The spy universe also includes Pathaan 2, featuring Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh and Salman will be seen together in the upcoming film, Tiger vs Pathaan. Alpha, marking Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's entries in the universe, is also in the pipeline.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr's War 2: Whopping budget, world tours to Kiara Advani's first bikini shot. Watch
Fans finally got a glimpse of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's action-packed thriller War 2 on Tuesday after the makers unveiled the film's teaser. Going by the visuals, War 2 promises to be a high-octane, globe-trotting adventure, much like the other films in Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe. Apart from Hrithik and Jr NTR, the film also stars Kiara Advani in a lead role, and the actor made her presence felt in the teaser with her sensual avatar. The film also marks Jr NTR's debut in Hindi cinema. As chatter around the film gains momentum, here's everything we know about this Ayan Mukerji directorial. A Lot of Firsts in War 2 While War 2 marks Jr NTR's debut in Hindi films, it also brings several other firsts. Kiara Advani, who shared the teaser on Instagram, mentioned that this is her first film with Yash Raj Films, her first collaboration with both Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, her first project with Ayan Mukerji, and also the first time she has shot a bikini scene — which was featured in the teaser. Not to mention, Hrithik Roshan appears even more dapper this time, sporting noticeably bigger triceps than he did in the previous film. War 2's shooting reportedly concluded in December last year, and Jr NTR is said to have shot for 60 days for this YRF production. According to The Times of India, while the 2019 film War was made on a staggering budget of Rs 170 crore, the producers have now gone ahead and spent Rs 200 crore on War 2. Jr NTR charged a whopping Rs 45 crore for his role in SS Rajamouli's Oscar-winning magnum opus RRR, as per GQ. However, for War 2, he reportedly lowered his fee to Rs 30 crore. Hrithik Roshan, on the other hand, is said to have charged Rs 48 crore, while Kiara Advani reportedly received Rs 15 crore for her role. Director Ayan Mukerji charged Rs 32 crore for helming the film. The teaser of War 2 makes it abundantly clear that it's going to be a globe-trotting adventure. A report in Pinkvilla revealed that the film was shot across six countries over a period of 150 days. Locations include Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Russia, and India. It was also revealed that the film will feature a dance face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. This song sequence has not been shot yet and is scheduled to be filmed in June with both actors. War 2 is set to cash in on the Independence Day holiday, releasing on August 14 — just a day before the national holiday. With Jr NTR starring in the film, the makers are clearly aiming to appeal to a pan-India audience. Whether the film will be able to compete with its predecessors in the YRF Spy Universe — Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019), and Pathaan (2023) — only time will tell.
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Johar Calls Hrithik Roshan And Jr NTR's War 2 ‘Blockbuster', Says ‘Cannot Wait'
Last Updated: 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. First Published:
