The upcoming action thriller "War 2" has revealed the salaries of its lead actors, with NTR, Hrithik Roshan, and Kiara Advani earning handsome paychecks. According to reports, NTR is the highest-paid actor in the film, with a fee of ₹70 crore for his Bollywood debut. Meanwhile, Roshan and Advani were paid ₹50 crore and ₹15 crore, respectively. Director Ayan Mukerji has charged ₹30 crore for the film, which is being made on a whopping budget of around ₹400 crore.
"War 2" is part of Yash Raj Films' expanding spy universe, which has already given us blockbuster hits like the Tiger franchise and Pathaan. The universe will further expand with "Alpha", the first female-led spy film in the franchise, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, releasing on Christmas this year. With "War 2", YRF aims to enter the coveted ₹1,000 crore club. The film is set to release on August 14 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu globally in 2D and IMAX formats.
The film's cast and crew have been paid handsomely, with Hrithik Roshan earning Rs 50 crore upfront plus a profit-sharing deal that could push his earnings beyond Rs 100 crore. Jr NTR's salary of Rs 70 crore marks the highest ever fee for an actor debuting in Bollywood. Kiara Advani and Anil Kapoor have earned Rs 15 crore and Rs 10 crore, respectively. The acting salaries alone account for around Rs 150 crore of the budget.
As anticipation builds for the Independence Day release of "War 2", fresh reports have surfaced revealing the hefty pay packages for the film's leading stars. The film's trailer, which dropped on July 25, 2025, received mixed feedback but has generated considerable buzz ahead of its August 14 release. With its high-octane action sequences and star-studded cast, "War 2" is expected to be one of the biggest hits of the year.