05 April 2022
Hyderabad
Close on the heels of announcing Tiger vs Pathaan as a part of YRF spy universe, leading Bollywood production house Yash Raj Films has pulled out another casting coup as they’ve roped in Telugu superstar Jr NTR for the sequel to their anticipated War 2, headlined by Hrithik Roshan. While an official media statement to this end is awaited from the production house, sources in the corridors of Bollywood have all but confirmed the coup since Wednesday morning. In accepting War 2, Tarak, who has turned heads with his turn as Bheem in RRR, will be making his Bollywood debut. Known for his acting prowess and skills on the dance floors, his Hindi debut has been awaited for long and with the name and fame he got for RRR, it seems to be a clever move from his end to expand his base further.
The sequel, to be helmed by Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji, will be an adrenaline-pumping action extravaganza just like the first part. While a rolling date is yet to be attached to the project, it’s likely that it will go on the floors next year.
A source says, “Tarak will face off with Hrithik in the sequel and their battle of wits and their fierce showdown will definitely be an action spectacle to remember on the big screen. This move by Aditya Chopra enables War 2 to have the widest audience appeal for a Hindi film and it also widens the box office potential of the film. South India should come alive and connect at a more emotional level with the film because of the presence of their beloved superstar Jr NTR.”
Right now, Tarak is shooting for his next Telugu project, #NTR30, with Koratala Siva. Billed as a high-octane action drama set in the forgotten coastal lands of India, the makers are currently shooting an action sequence in Hyderabad. The project marks Janhvi Kapoor’s debut in south cinema. Produced by Hari Krishna K of NTR Arts and Sudhakar Mikkilineni of Yuvasudha Arts, it is slated to be released on April 5, 2024. Tarak also has another project with KGF helmer Prashanth Neel in his kitty.
