Why Are Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr Promoting ‘War 2’ Separately?

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Key Takeaways
- Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr will not be promoting ‘War 2’ together.
- This strategy aims to enhance the audience's engagement with the film's rivalry.
- Yash Raj Films employs unique promotional tactics to maintain suspense.
- The film is set for a grand IMAX release on August 14, 2025.
- The move reflects a shift in traditional Bollywood promotional strategies.
Mumbai, July 2 (NationPress) The producers of the highly anticipated film ‘War 2’ have made the strategic decision to keep actors Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr from appearing together during the promotional activities for the film.
This choice aims to maximize the viewer's experience of their fierce rivalry as showcased in the film.
A source from the industry commented, “Hrithik and NTR Jr will promote ‘War 2’ independently, with meticulous plans ensuring they never share a stage, appear in the same promotional footage prior to release, or be seen together. Their collaboration represents a rare cinematic event in Indian cinema, promising intense action on screen.”
The film is produced by India’s leading studio, Yash Raj Films, and continues the story within its spy-universe.
The source elaborated, “YRF is focused on ensuring that the audience first witnesses this rivalry before they are seen promoting the film in a friendly manner. They aim to provide the best viewing experience by preserving the tension that is the film's key selling point,” stated a senior industry insider.
They added, “The YRF Spy Universe has consistently utilized intriguing promotional strategies to enhance its films and guarantee entertainment. They pioneered a no-interview policy before the release of spy films to prevent actors from revealing script details during promotions. In the initial ‘War’, Hrithik and Tiger first met at the success celebration of the film.”
“In ‘Pathaan’, they created promotional capsules with Shah Rukh Khan to share teasers on social media, generating excitement without him participating in events. ‘Pathaan’ became an all-time blockbuster. For ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, the campaign highlighted how the ‘Tiger’ franchise laid the groundwork for the YRF Spy Universe, with fellow agents surprising audiences during promotions,” the insider concluded.
‘War 2’ is directed by Ayan Mukerji and is set to make a grand IMAX debut on August 14, 2025, worldwide. The film is produced by Aditya Chopra.