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War 2
Directed byAyan Mukerji
Screenplay byShridhar Raghavan
Dialogues byAbbas Tyrewala
Story byAditya Chopra
Produced byAditya Chopra
Starring
CinematographyBenjamin Jasper
Edited byAarif Sheikh
Music bySongs:
Pritam
Score:
Tanuj Tiku
Production
company
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Release date
14 August 2025
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹200 crore[1]

War 2 is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani and N. T. Rama Rao Jr. It is the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe and sequel to War (2019).

The film was announced in April 2023. Principal photography commenced in October 2023 in Spain,[2] and has been shot in Mumbai, Italy, and Abu Dhabi.

War 2 is scheduled to release on 14 August 2025, coinciding with the Indian Independence Day.[3]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In April 2023, a sequel to War and sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe titled War 2 was confirmed. Ayan Mukerji was roped in to direct the film, replacing Siddharth Anand, marking his first venture outside of Dharma Productions.[4][5] The post-credits scene of Tiger 3 was directed by Mukerji.[6]

Casting

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Roshan confirmed that he would be reprising his role as Kabir. In April 2023, N. T. Rama Rao Jr. was cast as the antagonist, in his first Hindi film.[7] Kiara Advani was cast in July 2021.[8]

Filming

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Principal photography began in October 2023 in Salamanca, Spain.[2] In December 2023, a boat chase sequence was shot in Abu Dhabi.[9] In March 2024, Hrithik Roshan shot his introductory sequence at the YRF Studios in Mumbai.[9] A set resembeling a Japanese Monastery was built for the sequence.[10] In April 2024, Jr. NTR joined filming and shot an aerial action sequence alongside Roshan in Vile Parle.[11] In August 2024, Kiara Advani shot an action sequence at the Infiniti Mall in Mumbai.[12] In September 2024, a romantic song featuring Roshan and Advani along with action sequences were filmed in Italy (Venice, Lake Como, Tuscany, Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula, and the Amalfi Coast).[13][14] In October 2024, Rao shot a fight sequence set on a ship in Mumbai.[15] In November 2024, the climax between Roshan and Rao was shot at the YRF Studios and Film City.[16] Filming is expected to be wrapped in April 2025.[17]

Music

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The film's soundtrack will be composed by Pritam.[18]

Release

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War 2 is scheduled to release on 14 August 2025, coinciding with the Indian Independence Day.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "War2: Here's all you need to know about Hrithik Roshan's action-packed sequel-film's budget, cast, release date, and more". GQIndia. 2 January 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b Hungama, Bollywood (2023-10-25). "Ayan Mukerji wraps up the first schedule of War 2 in Spain with Hrithik & NTR Jr's stunt double : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  3. ^ a b "Hrithik Roshan's War 2 to release over Independence Day weekend in 2025; check out release date". Hindustan Times. 2023-11-29. Archived from the original on 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  4. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2023-04-04). "Not Siddharth Anand, Ayan Mukerji to direct Hrithik Roshan starrer War 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  5. ^ "Siddharth Anand opens up about Ayan Mukerji directing War 2, looking up to Aditya Chopra as father figure: 'YRFs doors are always open for me'". The Indian Express. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  6. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2023-11-12). "EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan's scene in Salman Khan's Tiger 3 is directed by Ayan Mukerji; ENHANCES excitement for War 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  7. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2023-04-05). "Jr NTR joins Hrithik Roshan in War 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  8. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2023-06-16). "Kiara Advani enters YRF Spy Universe, roped in Hrithik Roshan-JR NTR starrer War 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  9. ^ a b Hungama, Bollywood (2024-03-05). "Hrithik Roshan to kickstart War 2 filming on March 7 with Ben Jasper: Report : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  10. ^ "Japanese monastery created in Andheri for Hrithik Roshan's action scenes in 'War 2'". The Times of India. 2024-03-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  11. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-04-12). "Hrithik Roshan – Jr. NTR to shoot combat, aerial action sequences from today in Mumbai for War 2; Kiara Advani to join on May 1: Report : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  12. ^ "War 2: Kiara Advani to perform 'commando fight' for her entry sequence in Hrithik Roshan led biggie? Here's what we know". PINKVILLA. 2024-08-18. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  13. ^ "Hrithik Roshan SPOTTED filming intense action sequences for 'WAR 2' in Italy - WATCH". The Times of India. 2024-09-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  14. ^ "Crazy Viral: Hrithik Roshan And Kiara Advani Spotted On War 2 Set In Italy". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  15. ^ "War 2: Jr NTR's crazy intro scene in the Hrithik Roshan starrer to be mind-blowing? Here's what we know". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  16. ^ "'Venom', 'Avengers' stunt directors to design Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR EPIC climax for 'War 2'". The Times of India. 2024-11-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  17. ^ "Hrithik Roshan to start Krrish 4 shoot after wrapping War 2: Report". India Today. 2024-12-26. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  18. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Pritam comes on board War 2; Gears up to compose for Hrithik Roshan and NTR". PINKVILLA. 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
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