Anil Kapoor, known for his versatile acting skills, is all set to join the Yash Raj Films spy universe. The veteran actor will be portraying the role of the RAW Chief in an upcoming spy film starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, directed by Shiv Rawail.
This news comes after Anil Kapoor’s impressive performances in recent films like ‘Animal’ and ‘Fighter’. He is set to take over the role previously held by Girish Karnad, who gained a cult following for his work in the ‘Tiger’ franchise.
Additionally, Anil Kapoor is rumored to make a cameo appearance in ‘War II’, directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film features Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. in lead roles.
Yash Raj Films’ CEO, Akshaye Widhani, confirmed the exciting news about Alia Bhatt headlining a spy universe film during the FICCI Frames event. He expressed his enthusiasm for expanding the spy universe and hinted at more films to come under this IP.
The spy-action thriller film ‘War 2’ is scheduled to release on Independence Day 2025, promising thrilling missions and captivating storytelling. Actor Ashutosh Rana, who also appeared in ‘War’ and ‘Pathaan’, expressed his excitement for the sequel and assured fans that they will enjoy the thrilling missions in the spy universe.
With Anil Kapoor’s addition to the YRF spy universe and the anticipation surrounding ‘War 2’, fans can expect an action-packed and entertaining cinematic experience in the coming years.