YRF ropes in Ayan Mukerji to direct ‘War 2’ featuring Hrithik Roshan

YRF ropes in Ayan Mukerji to direct ‘War 2’ featuring Hrithik Roshan

Yash Raj Film’s honcho Aditya Chopra has roped in ‘Brahmastra’ director Ayan Mukerji to direct the second installment of the blockbuster film `War, featuring Hrithik Roshan.

Source on condition of anonymity reveals that strategically Aditya Chopra is choosing the captain of the ship for each YRF Spy Universe film. Ayan has delivered big hits that appeal to the audience and moreover he knows the pulse of Indian audiences. He has shown that he knows how to mount a film on a huge scale, which is essential for someone to direct War 2.*

Another point, he is an young filmmaker who can bring a different kind of newness to the Spy Universe. Ayan will have his unique take on how to make an epic action spectacle with War 2. Aditya Chopra reposes trust in him to take the franchise forward. Ayan’s directorial War 2 is probably the most exciting announcement of recent times. All eyes are on him to make the franchise and the YRF Spy Universe bigger.

There were speculations about Ayan directing War 2 started when the director uploaded a note this morning and hinted at directing a very special movie!

Ayan Mukerji has directed movies like Wake Up Sid (2009), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), and Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva (2022).

Talking about his last release, Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva* was one of the most anticipated films of 2022. The film featured Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, Nagarajuna Akkineni, and Dimple Kapadia. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have also appeared in the film.

The film was praised by critics as well as audiences.

News input KV Raman