Mumbai: As the countdown begins for one of 2025’s most awaited films, director Ayan Mukerji has opened up about the creative and emotional journey behind War 2. The film, a sequel to the blockbuster War (2019), stars Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Kabir and Jr NTR in a power-packed new avatar. Slated for a global release on August 14, 2025, War 2 promises a grand cinematic spectacle.
In a statement shared by the makers, Ayan Mukerji said stepping into a franchise loved by millions came with “huge responsibility.” He added, “I saw directing War 2 as a relishing opportunity to give a hat-tip to the first film. You can’t have fun otherwise while coming on board such a huge blockbuster franchise. One has to take what has been set and then make the fans of the film and the fans of these gigantic superstars of our country go on a journey that is new, that hopefully leaves them hungry for more.”
Ayan, known for his visual storytelling in films like Brahmāstra and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, revealed that much of the production time was dedicated to designing the action sequences and constructing a storyline with a worthy conflict. “Everything about War 2 has been crafted with a lot of planning to elevate the theatrical experience of the audience. The maximum time spent was on the action set pieces and crafting the storyline and the conflict, which was needed to mount the face-off between Hrithik Roshan and NTR.”
Calling the film a celebration of Indian cinema’s might, Mukerji remarked, “War 2 is truly the coming together of Indian cinema with these two huge actors joining forces. We were aware of the expectations this pairing would set in the minds of their fans and the audience, and every second was spent thinking of how to give them an experience of a lifetime when they sit in the theatres.”
The original War (2019), directed by Siddharth Anand, starred Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, and Vaani Kapoor. It was a massive box office success, earning over ₹200 crore in its first week, and became one of the top-grossing Hindi films of that year.
With War 2, the YRF Spy Universe expands even further, following hits like Pathaan and Tiger 3, building towards a shared cinematic world. Fans are now eagerly waiting to witness the explosive clash between Hrithik Roshan’s seasoned spy and Jr NTR’s enigmatic new force.
