Here’s What Ayan Mukerji Said About Creating Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s War 2!(Photo Credit –YouTube)

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War 2 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The pan-India action spectacle, directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, is the sixth film of the YRF Spy Universe franchise. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR in lead roles.

Amid the ongoing hype surrounding the film, director Ayan Mukerji opened up about crafting the storyline and his responsibility as director. The filmmaker highlighted the importance of the storyline, stating that he wanted a conflict big enough to pit two icons of Indian cinema, Hrithik and NTR, against each other.

What Did Ayan Mukerji Say About His War 2 Directorial Duties?

Speaking about taking over the movie as a director, Ayan said, “It is a huge responsibility to take forward a hugely loved franchise like War and leave your own mark on it. I saw directing War 2 as a relishing opportunity to give a hat-tip to the first film. You can’t have fun otherwise while coming on board such a huge blockbuster franchise.”

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“One has to take what has been set and then make the fans of the film and the fans of these gigantic superstars of our country go on a journey that is new, that hopefully leaves them hungry for more. As a director, I have to be honest, I immersed myself into delivering this feeling,” he shared.