Celebrating his birthday on May 20, Telugu actor Jr NTR received a heartfelt birthday wish from his War 2 co-star Hrithik Roshan. While fans were delighted to witness this cross-industry camaraderie, many found themselves puzzled by the cryptic message, sensing it to be an inside joke between the two actors.
On Monday evening, Hrithik took to X (formerly Twitter) and penned, “A very Happy Birthday to you @tarak9999! Here’s to another incredible spin around the sun. This time we spin together! I hope by the end of it the master is proud of the student in the kitchen! Haha! Stay healthy. Stay blessed.”
Responding in good spirits, Jr NTR replied, “Hahaha… Thank you so much Sir. Had a congenial War on sets with you. Can’t wait to be back with you and spin around the Sun together… As they say when the student is ready the teacher will appear and you are ready.”
Despite the warm exchange, fans found themselves perplexed by Hrithik’s reference to the master, student, and the kitchen. One fan commented, “Master is proud of the student in the kitchen…#War2,” sharing a meme that questioned “what’s happening here.” Another wrote, “Student evaru Teacher evaru ra picchekkutundi. (Who’s the student and who’s the teacher, I’m confused)” One deduced, “So You Mean Hrithik Is Student And You Are Teacher?” Some fans also pondered why Jr NTR’s look from War 2 wasn’t unveiled on his birthday.
About War 2
War 2, helmed by Ayan Mukerji, takes the reins from Siddharth Anand, who directed the first installment. Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) is behind the sequel, pitting Hrithik against Jr NTR. However, their social media banter hints at a deeper student-teacher dynamic, both on-screen and off. Filming is currently underway in Mumbai, with leaked images of the actors captured during outdoor shoots. While Hrithik reprises his role as RAW agent Kabir, Jr NTR’s character remains shrouded in mystery.
