Ayan Mukerji to direct Hrithik Roshan’s War 2?

Not Siddharth Anand, but Ayan Mukerji will be helming the second installment of Hrithik Roshan- starrer War. As per a source, Yash Raj Films head Aditya Chopra has roped in the Brahmastra director to take on the project.

“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,” said the source.

“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. Ayan directing War 2 is probably the most exciting announcements of recent times. All eyes on him to make the franchise and the YRF Spy Universe bigger,” he added.

Speculations that Ayan is directing War 2 started when the director uploaded a note on Instagram this morning and hinted at directing a ‘very special movie’.

War released in 2019. It was directed by Pathaan director Siddharth Anand. The film also starred Tiger Shroff and Ashutosh Rana.