‘War 2’ might see a face-off between Hrithik Roshan and the 'RRR' actorOn April 4, Ayan Mukerji announced that he’ll be directing a highly anticipated film before moving onto the 'Brahmastra' trilogy. Film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh confirmed in a tweet that Ayan will be helming ‘War 2’, which is a part of YRF’s Spy Universe. Looks like Ayan will not be the only new addition to the much-awaited 'War' franchise.According to an exclusive report in Pinkvilla, ‘War 2’ will see Jr NTR at loggerheads with Kabir Dhaliwal (Hrithik Roshan’s character in 'War'). The young tiger who is basking in the success of 'RRR' and currently working on #NTR30, will be making his straight Hindi debut with the action thriller, if the reports are to be believed. Second part of 'War' is billed to be a true blue pan-Indian film, which will go on floors by the end of this year. Taran Adarsh also confirmed the same through his Twitter account.The makers are all set to take things to the next level with the ‘War’ franchise, where the North meets the South. With Jr NTR's addition to the film's cast, YRF Spy Universe, which boasts the presence of the country's biggest superstars, including SRK and Salman Khan, has just become even more exciting. An industry source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the news, saying, “Yes, it’s absolutely correct information. NTR Jr. is locking horns with Hrithik Roshan in War 2 and it’s going to be an epic action adventure. Their battle of wits and the fierce showdown will be an action spectacle worth experiencing on the big screen. (sic)”The source further added, "NTR Jr. is among the most respected and followed icons from South India and is extremely choosy about films. If he has given a nod, it means that War 2 is eclipsing the first film of the franchise in terms of plot as well as scale. Hrithik Roshan v/s NTR Jr. will be a battle worth experiencing on the largest possible screen. War is a franchise dear to Aditya Chopra and he was clear from the beginning to take War 2 to a whole new level, and NTR Jr’s addition has made this one of the most awaited films of the Indian Film Industry (sic)."Terming it as the ‘biggest casting coup’ in the film industry, netizens believe that film will utterly make history at the Indian box office.The Spy Universe brings three franchises together, including Salman Khan's ‘Tiger’, Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' and Hrithik Roshan's ‘War’, under one umbrella.