Telugu film producer and distributor Naga Vamsi has finally opened up about the disappointing box office performance of War 2. Speaking during a promotional interview for his upcoming film Mass Jathara starring Ravi Teja, Vamsi admitted that he erred by placing blind faith in Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films.
In a conversation with Gulte, he said, “Everyone makes mistakes, and the same happened with War 2. NTR garu and I trusted Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films. It didn’t work out, and I became the target after the film’s failure.”
He further added, “Aditya Chopra is one of the biggest producers in the country, and we believed in his vision, but War 2 ended up being a misfire.”
Vamsi also reflected on the trolling he faced for a movie he hadn’t even produced. “I was trolled heavily, and I had to bear the brunt of it. The only silver lining is that I was trolled for a film I didn’t even produce,” he concluded.
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For the unversed, Vamsi had acquired the Telugu distribution rights for the Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani starrer for a significant amount. While the Hindi version found moderate success, earning Rs 214 crore, the Telugu version failed to make a mark, contributing only Rs 63 crore to the Rs 360 crore worldwide total. Despite pre-release appeals urging Telugu audiences to support the film, it could not match expectations in the region.
About War 2
War 2, a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, hit theatres on August 14, 2025. It brings back Hrithik Roshan as Agent Kabir after a six-year gap. NTR Jr. joins the franchise as Agent Vikram. Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana are also seen in pivotal roles.
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