With the August 14, 2025 release of the highly anticipated War 2 fast approaching, the team behind this star-studded action thriller is filled with gratitude. The film, starring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, has generated immense excitement across the country, especially in Andhra Pradesh. Ahead of its grand release, Jr NTR took to social media to express his heartfelt thanks to the prominent political leaders of the state Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for their unwavering support.

Support from Andhra Pradesh Government:

Jr NTR, who plays the antagonist in War 2, acknowledged the efforts of the Andhra Pradesh government in facilitating the film’s release. In his X (formerly Twitter) post, he thanked both the CM and Deputy CM for passing a new Government Order (G.O.) to ensure a smooth release of the film. He also extended his gratitude to Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh for his contributions. Jr NTR wrote, "My sincere thanks to the Honourable CM of Andhra Pradesh, Sri @NCBN garu and the Honourable Deputy CM, Sri @PawanKalyan garu, for passing the new G.O. for the #War2 release."

Additionally, Naga Vamsi, the Telugu distributor for War 2, also shared his appreciation for the support from the state government. In his own post, he thanked the government and regulatory bodies for passing the new G.O. and ensuring that the ticket prices would be raised, allowing for additional early morning shows across Andhra Pradesh.

"Heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble CM @ncbn garu, Our Hon’ble Deputy CM @PawanKalyan garu, Hon’ble Home Minister @Anitha_TDP garu & Hon’ble Cinematography Minister Sri @kanduladurgesh garu for passing the new G.O. and extending the support towards the grand release of our #War2," Vamsi wrote.

The Importance of War 2 in Telugu Cinema:

As War 2 gears up for its release, Naga Vamsi expressed his belief that the film should not be seen simply as a Bollywood movie dubbed in Telugu. Rather, he emphasized that War 2 is a “true Telugu film in its essence,” due to its strong roots in Telugu cinema. Vamsi particularly highlighted Jr NTR’s portrayal in the film, which he claimed would redefine action performances in Tollywood, outshining all previous roles seen in the industry.

He praised director Ayan Mukerji for presenting Jr NTR in a striking new avatar, which is expected to leave audiences in awe. The film also stars Kiara Advani alongside Hrithik Roshan and promises a cinematic experience that will be truly extraordinary.

Ticket Price Hike and Extra Shows:

In a significant move to support the film’s release, Andhra Pradesh has approved the hike in ticket prices for War 2, along with the addition of extra early morning shows in theatres. This decision is aimed at maximizing the film’s reach and ensuring that fans have ample opportunities to watch the film during its opening days. The increased ticket prices are a testament to the immense popularity of Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, as well as the strong anticipation surrounding War 2.

Clash with Coolie:

While War 2 is set to dominate the box office, the film will face tough competition from Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated movie, Coolie. Both films are releasing on August 14, setting up a box office clash between two of India’s biggest cinematic icons Jr NTR and Rajinikanth. This clash is expected to make the coming days highly competitive at the box office, with both films battling for the top spot.