Ayan Mukerji’s much awaited action thriller ‘War 2’ promises to be a high-octane spectacle, filled with breathtaking scenes and adrenaline-fuel moments. Specialty of Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR, the film has already produced a large expectation, especially for the intensive face-off of the pair. Junior NTR, making its much awaited Bollywood debut, is allegedly the most paid star in the film.

Trade sources today tell India that the ‘RRR’ actor has received between Rs 75-77 crore as his acting fee for ‘War 2’. This is the highest fee that a South actor has received to mark his start in the YRF franchise.

Apart from this, the buzz is that Hrithik Roshan has taken a post-release deal which includes the same profit-sharing revenue by Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan with their previous YRF films.

According to various media reports, Kiara Advani received Rs 15 crore for his role.

Along with NTR and Hrithik, the rest of the artists and directors have also obtained impressive salary checks.

‘War 2’ described Ayan Mukerji’s fourth direction after ‘Wake Up Sid’, ‘Ye Javani Hai Deewani’, and ‘Brahmstra Part One – Shiva’. Despite a brief filmography, Ayan has become one of the most speaking directors in the industry, observed for his visionary story and unique style.

The film’s pre -released trailer Starts with Hrithik’s voiceover, to leave his work, his name and even his identity – to become a shadow. The promo further follows an explosive conflict between him and JR NTR. Views also portray Kiara’s romance as well as hand-by-hand war with Hrithik.

‘War 2’ is directed by Ayan Mukherjee And manufactured by Aditya Chopra. The film is scheduled for a dramatic release on Independence Day on 14 August.