War 2: Not Jr NTR but these South superstars were first choice for Hrithik Roshan starrer? Here's what we know

War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan is in the making if reports are anything to go by. Hrithik will reprise his role of Kabir. Jr NTR is said to have grabbed the role in the movie as well. And now, fresh reports have surfaced stating that before Jr NTR, THESE two pan-India stars were also approached.

War 2 is currently one of the hot buzzing films of the year. The film will see Hrithik Roshan returning to the silver screens in the action hero avatar. A couple of days ago, it was reported that Jr NTR of RRR fame has bagged the lead role alongside Hrithik in the sequel of War. And now, fresh reports have surfaced stating that two major South Indian actors and Pan-India stars were approached before Jr NTR for War 2. Yes, you read that right.

Not just Jr NTR but also THESE two South stars were offered War 2?

War 2 has been grabbing headlines in Entertainment News for a while now. The first film War was a huge hit and it starrer Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in the lead. As per reports, Jr NTR is a part of the movie. But before the actor was finalised, it is said that Prabhas and even Vijay Deverakonda were approached with the role in War 2. Yes, you read that right. A report in Koimoi says that at first, the makers planned to cast the Baahubali fame actor Prabhas in War 2. But the actor turned it down.

And thereafter, they approached the Liger actor Vijay Deverakonda to play the lead role alongside Hrithik Roshan in War 2. However, for some reason, Vijay also refused the movie and the role. And then, the makers finally approached Jr NTR who readily accepted the offer to star in War 2.

War 2 more details

If reports are anything to go by, War 2 will be directed by Ayan Mukerji known for Brahmastra. And thereafter reports surfaced stating that Alia Bhatt might be seen in the movie as well. Names such as Deepika Padukone and Sharvari Wagh have also come to the fore as possible contenders for lead roles in War 2. However, there is no confirmation whatsoever about the casting.

Meanwhile, currently, Hrithik Roshan is reportedly busy with Siddharth Anand-directed and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter. Prabhas, on the other hand, has Adipurush and Salaar in the pipeline. Talking about Vijay Deverakonda, he has Kushi with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Jr NTR has started shooting for NTR 30 which also stars Janhvi Kapoor in the lead. We would have to wait for an official announcement for the cast of War 2.