War 2 pre-release event: Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan’s double-collar moment wins fans over

As his greatest supporters throughout his career, he also thanked all of his directors over the years and, most significantly, his fans.

The much-awaited pre-release event of War 2 took place in Hyderabad on Sunday, August 10, generating massive excitement among fans. One of the standout moments of the evening was the warm and genuine camaraderie shared between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, which added an extra layer of charm to the celebrations.

In his moving speech, Jr. NTR reflected on his incredible 25-year career in filmmaking and took a trip down memory lane. He gave heartfelt homage to a number of influential people who helped mould him into the celebrity he is today.

NTR spoke passionately about his love and respect for his late media mogul Ramoji Rao, who brought him to the big screen with Ninnu Choodalani, his late grandfather N.T. Rama Rao, his father Nandamuri Harikrishna, his mothers Shalini and Lakshmi, his brothers Nandamuri Janakiram and Kalyanram, and his late grandfather.

As his greatest supporters throughout his career, he also thanked all of his directors over the years and, most significantly, his fans.

When asked why he decided to sign War 2, NTR said that, in addition to the film's compelling plot, he was finally persuaded by producer Aditya Chopra's encouragement and perseverance.

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“Aditya sir told me, ‘I will make your fans proud of War 2,’” NTR shared. The moment turned into a crowd-pleaser when he proudly raised both his collars to seal the promise, with Hrithik Roshan playfully joining in, much to the delight of the cheering fans.

Tarak also spoke with admiration about his co-star and childhood idol, Hrithik Roshan. “Back then, I only knew Michael Jackson. But Hrithik sir’s dances and performance in Kaho Na Pyaar Hai made me go mad. I know there has been a lot of noise about who the better dancer is between the two of us. But let me just tell you, Hrithik sir is one of the finest and most impeccable actors and dancers in India. He is the only actor in the country who is dedicated to his craft,” he said, earning loud applause from the audience.

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NTR then turned his focus to the film's director, Ayan Mukerji, praising him profusely and saying that War 2 will go down as one of the best films ever made. As he wrapped up his remarks, he asked his audience to watch the movie without giving away any of its surprises.

The grand event drew an overwhelming number of Jr NTR fans, setting an electrifying tone for the film’s release. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 also stars Kiara Advani and is slated to hit theatres on August 15.