The War 2 film starring Hrithik Roshan will be directed by Ayan Mukerji and not Siddharth Anand since the Brahmastra sequels’ scripts require additional reworking. The director mentioned directing a “special movie” on Instagram, but he didn’t give the title of the movie. Variety, however, said that Ayan will be in charge of War 2 and the upcoming installment of the Yash Raj spy series starring Hrithik Roshan.
The director wrote in his Instagram post, “I also have another piece of news to share…. The Universe has presented me with a very special opportunity recently a very special movie – to step into and direct! What the movie is… More on that when the time is right 🙂 An opportunity that challenges me and terribly excites me… one where I will learn, be inspired and where I will grow! So, I have decided to take it up!!”
A source on the condition of anonymity, stated, “Aditya Chopra is choosing the captain of the ship for each YRF spy universe film strategically. Ayan has delivered big hits which appeals to all audience segments and has the pulse of Indian audiences. He has shown that he knows how to mount a film with a huge scale, which is essential for someone to direct ‘War 2.’ Plus, he is a 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 trusts him to take the franchise forward.”
