Ayan Mukerji, the director of “Brahmastra,” will helm “War 2,” the second installment in Hrithik Roshan’s spy universe

One of the upcoming installments in the spy world created by renowned Indian company Yash Raj Productions, “War 2,” will be directed by Ayan Mukerji

The Indian mythological superhero movie “Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva,” which Ayan Mukerji previously directed for Disney, was one of the biggest box office successes of 2022, earning $52 million. His first film was the coming-of-age drama “Wake Up Sid” (2009), and his second was the romantic comedy “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013).

The espionage franchise was started by producer Aditya Chopra and starred Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017). It continued with “War” (2019), which starred Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. The most successful Indian film of the year thus far, “Pathaan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, has made $130 million worldwide. Together, the four movies have made about $300 million.

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The following spy movie, “Tiger 3,” is scheduled to be released in November during the Diwali festival holiday period. The movie “Tiger vs. Pathaan,” which is scheduled to begin production in January 2024, will star Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

Kaif portrays Zoya Humaini from Pakistan’s ISI, and Salman Khan plays Avinash Singh Rathore, also known as Tiger, who works for the Indian intelligence agency RAW. Roshan plays renegade RAW agent Kabir Dhaliwal in “War,” and Shroff plays Khalid Rahmani, Dhaliwal’s protege. Shah Rukh Khan portrays exiled RAW spy Pathaan in “Pathaan,” while Padukone portrays ISI agent Rubina Mohsin.

Colonel Sunil Luthra (Ashutosh Rana), who made his cinematic debut in “War” and is anticipated to return in “Tiger 3,” also makes an extended cameo appearance in “Pathaan” and appears in the movie with Tiger.

According to a trade source who spoke to Variety, Aditya Chopra intentionally selects the captain of the ship for each movie in the YRF spy universe. Ayan has produced blockbuster blockbusters that are well-liked by all demographics and are current with Indian fans. He has demonstrated his ability to stage a large-scale production, which is necessary for a director of “War 2.” Also, he is a youthful director who can inject a distinct type of freshness into the spy genre. With “War 2,” Ayan will offer his distinct vision on how to create a grand action spectacle. He has the confidence of Aditya Chopra to advance the franchise.

The Astraverse, the Brahmastra trilogy, and Ayan Mukerji’s life will soon be updated, the actor wrote in a message on Instagram. After taking in all the praise and criticism for part 1, I have been concentrating on developing the ideas for parts two and three, which I know will be more expansive and challenging than part one! I’ve discovered that we need a bit more time to polish the Brahmastra parts two and three script! Now I’ve made the decision that we will produce the two movies together! enabling a closer release between them! I am sharing with you today the timeline I have set up to do this! I have more information to provide.

share… Recently, the universe gave me the chance to step into and take charge of a really remarkable movie. What the film is about will be discussed more when appropriate: A chance that tests me and makes me incredibly excited—one where I can develop personally and professionally. I’ve therefore chosen to do it! I’m opening up to all the good energies in the cosmos so I can give it my all and support Indian cinema, which is the one thing I care about most. Ayan Mukerji, with love and light.