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        Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' set to ignite screens, first look drops on May 20
    Brace yourself for an epic cinematic showdown as Jr NTR makes his explosive Hindi debut in War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan. Get ready for the much-awaited first glimpse on May 20—Tarak’s birthday treat for fans!

        With this teaser, fans are now counting down to May 20, 2025—which happens to be Jr NTR’s birthday.
    
By Vibhuti PathakMay 16, 2025
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War 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events of 2025, and excitement has reached fever pitch. The high-octane sequel brings together two of India’s biggest powerhouses—Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR—for the very first time. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and backed by Yash Raj Films, the film promises to push the boundaries of action and storytelling.
Making headlines is Jr NTR’s grand Hindi debut, and fans can hardly wait to see him share screen space with Hrithik Roshan. Recently, Hrithik dropped a cryptic yet electrifying message on social media:
Thank you in advance @iHrithik sir!!!
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With this teaser, fans are now counting down to May 20, 2025—which happens to be Jr NTR’s birthday. The first official look from War 2 will be unveiled on this day, setting off a wave of celebration among fans of both stars.
Joining the stellar cast is Kiara Advani as the female lead, and music maestro Pritam is set to deliver an adrenaline-fueled soundtrack. With a nationwide release slated for August 14, 2025, War 2 is not just a film—it’s an event.
As anticipation builds, one thing’s for sure—War 2 is gearing up to set the box office on fire.
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Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' set to ignite screens, first look drops on May 20

Brace yourself for an epic cinematic showdown as Jr NTR makes his explosive Hindi debut in War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan. Get ready for the much-awaited first glimpse on May 20—Tarak’s birthday treat for fans!

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