South Indian star Jr NTR is all set to play the antagonist in the sequel to Hrithik Roshan-starrer War.
Jr NTR is locking horns with Hrithik Roshan in War 2, news agency ANI quoted a source as saying, adding "Their 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," the source told ANI.
"It's official. Hrithik-Jr NTR in War 2. YRF pulls off a casting coup. Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR will share screen space for the first time in War 2. Ayan Mukerji directs. YRF Spy Universe," Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, confirming the news.
Meanwhile, there are also reports that Ayan Mukerji is on board to direct the sequel. Though there is no official announcement, the director hinted as much in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
"The Universe has presented me with a very special opportunity recently a very special movie to step into and direct! What the movie is... More on that when the time is right.
"An opportunity that challenges me and terribly excites me... one where I will learn, be inspired and where I will grow! So, I have decided to take it up," Mukerji said.
"Aditya Chopra is choosing the captain of the ship for each YRF Spy Universe film strategically. Ayan has delivered big hits which appeals to all audience segments and has the pulse of Indian audiences. He has shown that he knows how to mount a film with a huge scale, which is essential for someone to direct 'War 2'," PTI quoted an industry insider as saying.