Ayan Mukerji: Saw directing 'War 2' as relishing opportunity to give hat-tip to first film

IANS June 20, 2025 444 views

Ayan Mukerji expresses excitement about directing War 2, viewing it as a chance to honor the original film. He emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling storyline and action sequences to captivate the audience. The film features a major face-off between stars Hrithik Roshan and NTR, promising an adrenaline-pumping experience. Mukerji aims to deliver a movie that celebrates Indian cinema and meets the high expectations of fans.

"I saw directing War 2 as a relishing opportunity to give a hat-tip to the first film." - Ayan Mukerji
Ayan Mukerji: Saw directing 'War 2' as relishing opportunity to give hat-tip to first film
Mumbai, June 20: Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji says he sees directing the upcoming action entertainer “War 2” as an exciting chance to honor the first installment, which was released in 2019, while bringing his own vision to the spy universe.

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Ayan Mukerji aims to honor War's legacy with War 2

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Focuses on crafting a compelling story and action

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Hrithik Roshan and NTR face off in an epic conflict

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."

The filmmaker talked about how he focussed on crafting the storyline because he wanted a conflict that was big enough to put two stars Hrithik Roshan against NTR.

"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."

The filmmaker said that everything about War 2 has been crafted with a lot of planning to elevate the theatrical experience of the audience.

"The maximum time spent was on the action set pieces and crafting the storyline and the conflict which was needed to mount the face off between Hrithik Roshan and NTR."

Ayan calls War 2 a film that celebrates the might of Indian cinema as it brings Hrithik and NTR together for an adrenaline pumping theatrical experience like no other.

"War 2 is truly the coming together of Indian cinema with these two huge actors joining forces. We were aware of the expectations this pairing would set in the minds of their fans and the audience and every second was spent thinking of how to give them an experience of a lifetime when they sit in the theatres."

"War 2" is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on August 14.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
So excited for War 2! Hrithik and NTR together is like a dream come true for action movie fans. Ayan Mukerji has big shoes to fill after Siddharth Anand's War, but if anyone can do it, it's him. Hope he maintains that slick action style we loved in the first film! 🔥
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Priya M.
I appreciate Ayan's respect for the original film while bringing his own vision. But I hope he doesn't make it too cerebral like Brahmāstra - War needs to be all about high-octane action and style. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Arjun S.
August 14 release date is perfect - just before Independence Day weekend! This is going to be a massive box office storm. NTR's pan-India appeal plus Hrithik's superstar power - what a combination!
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Shweta R.
The first War set such high standards for action in Indian cinema. Hope Ayan doesn't overdo the VFX and keeps the stunts realistic like the Dubai sequence from part 1. More raw action, less CGI please!
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Vikram J.
Interesting choice of director! Ayan's visual style is very different from Siddharth Anand's. Hope he brings that same passion he had for Brahmāstra but adapts to War's tone. The clash between Hrithik and NTR better be epic!
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Neha P.
As a Telugu film fan, I'm so happy NTR is getting this pan-India platform. But I hope they don't dilute his raw energy and intensity that we love in his Telugu films. The combo of his mass appeal with Hrithik's sophistication could be magical if done right!

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