Jr NTR to join 'War 2'? Hrithik drops hint in birthday wish for Telugu star

Hrithik said he was awaiting him on the 'yuddhbhumi' (battlefield)

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Fans of RRR actor Jr NTR have something extra to be happy about on the actor's birthday. Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, in his birthday message for the Telugu star, dropped a hint the duo could come together for War 2.

Wishing Jr NTR an 'action-packed' year, Hrithik also said he was awaiting him on the 'yuddhbhumi' (battlefield). He also dropped a birthday wish in Telugu. Hrithik wrote, "Happy Birthday @tarak9999! Wishing you a joyous day and an action packed year ahead. Awaiting you on the yuddhabhumi my friend. May your days be full of happiness and peace…until we meet. Puttina Roju Subhakankshalu Mitrama.”

Hrithik's message comes amid rumours that the makers of War 2 have signed these two actors for a thrilling sequel. According to Times of India, the film will be directed by Ayan Mukerji who helmed Brahmastra. According to an exclusive report by Pinkvilla, Jr NTR is set to portray a character with negative shades. “While the final script is still being developed, Jr NTR’s character in War 2 will have some negative shades, which will add an interesting layer to the overall story,” Pinkvilla quoted a source as saying.

War, which released in 2019, was directed by Siddharth Anand, who has now delivered Pathaan. War 2 is part of the YRFs grand plans of a spy universe.