War 2: NTR Raises Double Collar to Show Confidence

This August 14, the North Biggie War 2 and the South Biggie Coolie are set for a major clash. So far, the battle has been one-sided, with Coolie dominating in every aspect, from promotional material to advance bookings.

War 2 just wrapped its first promotional event in Hyderabad, where Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR shared the stage. Interestingly, Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani and director Ayan Mukerji revealed that War 2 has a soulful plot, with the team working hard to keep the story under wraps. He promised a handful of twists and surprises, which is interesting given that the studio’s spy franchise is usually known for its formula-driven storytelling.

The biggest boost for the film has come from NTR. Known for his signature collar-raising gesture to fire up fans, he doubled it this time, requesting everyone to ignore negativity and get ready for a grand cinematic festival. He also asked fans not to reveal the film’s twists after watching it.

NTR’s big statement has definitely raised the stakes. NTR is one hero in Tier-1 star league who consistently delivers at least one time watch theatrical-watch films, his statement adds weight to War 2. If the film delivers, it could be a major career milestone for him. Being part of the biggest franchise in the Hindi belt, the reach NTR could gain would be massive if the film works as promised.