- By Bornika Das
- Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
War 2 Trailer: The trailer of War 2 is finally here after much anticipation and waiting. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, the two leads face each other in a high-packed action movie, offering a glimpse into the explosive spy saga that lies ahead. Ayan Mukerji’s War 2 also casts Kiara Advani, who plays the female lead, marking her first major foray into large-scale action. Apart from the two-minute-thirty-five-seconds of adrenaline-fuelled stunts, sweeping visuals and high-stakes drama, what has captured the attention of the fans is the body transformation that Jr NTR has undergone for the movie.
War 2, which is scheduled to release on August 14 in cinemas worldwide, will see Jr NTR fiercely facing off Hrithik Roshan’s Kabir. The South actor has undergone a rigorous diet and fitness regimen to match his co-star Hrithik Roshan’s impressive physique while he rivals him in the movie. Jr NTR’s body double from RRR as he invested in shaping his body for the role of Vikram in War 2.
Jr NTR’s Diet And Fitness Regimen In War 2
Eshwar Harris, who is familiar with Jr NTR’s working style from RRR, shared insights while speaking to Mana Stars about the actor’s war-ready physique for the upcoming action movie. He revealed that he has been following a strict diet to shed the extra kilos in preparation for his role. Eshwar explained, “He has also been dieting lately because he has to match Hrithik Roshan. It’s not easy to match Hrithik Roshan.” He also added that Jr NTR has been on an “intense training schedule” to meet the requirements for the action-packed movie.
He also stated that he met Jr NTR while shooting an advertisement for Zepto. According to Eshwar, Jr NTR appeared to be feeling a bit under the weather during the shoot. “He was a little weak while shooting for it. That day, he had a fever,” Eshwar mentioned.
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Controversy Against Jr NTR’s Weight Loss
Recently, Jr NTR’s vacation photo from Dubai sparked concern among the fans owing to his lean appearance. Some speculated that the actor might be using weight-loss medication like Ozempic, though others defended him, suggesting that the transformation was simply for his role in War 2. The actor, however, proved that his diet and fitness regimen led to weight loss, for getting a toned physique for War 2.