India‘s Yash Raj Films (YRF) has dropped the trailer for War 2, which stars Hrithik Roshan (Fighter) and N.T. Rama Rao Junior (RRR), with the latter popularly known as NTR Jr.
The film is set for release on August 14, coinciding with India’s Independence Day.
War 2 is the sixth installment of the spy universe franchise, directed by Ayan Mukerji (Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva).
The trailer opens with Roshan’s character stating, “I solemnly vow to sacrifice my name, my identity, my family, and to become a Shadow. A nameless, faceless Shadow.” Soon, he launches into action-packed sequences aboard ships, boats and trains, wielding guns, hammers and other gadgets.
Actress Kiara Advani also stars in the film, after featuring in sports film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Netflix anthology Lust Stories as well as films like Kabir Singh and comedy drama Good Newwz.
The first film in the universe, Ek Tha Tiger, starred Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif and was released in 2012.
Alpha, the seventh instalment in the franchise — and coming after War 2 — will be the first female-led YRF spy universe film, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alpha will release on December 25 this year.
War 2 will have a theatrical release in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.
