War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is considered one of the most anticipated films of 2025. There's immense excitement among audiences for this sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, largely due to the first-time collaboration of two Indian cinema superstars.
Entertainment: One of the most anticipated films of 2025, 'War 2', has already created a buzz at the box office even before its release. Hrithik Roshan and South superstar Jr. NTR are sharing screen space for the first time in this film, which has amplified the excitement among fans. As a sequel to the hit 2019 film War, this movie has already captured the hearts of the audience.
Notably, despite the fact that the film's release is still more than a year away, 'War 2' has already collected a fantastic 80 crore rupees before its release. Let's find out how...
Telugu Rights Deal Sets a Record
According to media reports, the Telugu theatrical rights deal for 'War 2' was recently finalized, with the makers securing a hefty sum of 80 crore rupees. This deal proves how immense Jr. NTR's craze is in the Telugu belt and how much Hrithik Roshan's stardom works as well.
Due to the film's popularity and the b presence of the star cast, trade analysts were already anticipating that its rights would be sold for crores of rupees, but the 80 crore rupees deal exceeded everyone's expectations.
Teaser Increased the Hype
Recently, on Jr. NTR's birthday, the teaser of 'War 2' was released, which multiplied the excitement of the fans. The teaser showed a fierce face-off and action sequences between Hrithik and Jr. NTR, which generated immense enthusiasm among the audience. In addition, a dance number from the film was also revealed, in which Hrithik and Jr. NTR are seen dancing with over 500 dancers. It is already estimated that this song will trend on social media in the coming days.
Ayan Mukerji's Powerful Direction
'War 2' is being directed by Ayan Mukerji, who previously proved his talent by directing a grand film like Brahmastra. According to reports, this time too, Ayan has focused heavily on a mega budget, high-level action, and a brilliant storyline. Kiara Advani is also playing an important role in the film, which has further strengthened the star cast. Trade experts believe that after the film's release, it will perform brilliantly in the South market as well as in Hindi.
The craze for 'War 2' can also be understood from the fact that it started trending on social media as soon as the teaser was released. Millions of people shared the teaser and couldn't stop praising the Hrithik-Jr. NTR duo. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. Knowing the release date, the audience is preparing to book their seats in advance.