Waar 2

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Waar 2
Waar 2 poster.jpg
Teaser poster
Directed by Hassan Rana
Written byHassan Rana
Based oncharacters
by Hassan Rana
Produced byHassan Rana
Starring
CinematographyHassan Rana
Production
company
MindWorks Media
Distributed by ARY Films
Running time
132 minutes
Country Pakistan
Language Urdu & English

Waar 2 is an upcoming Pakistani action-thriller film directed & written by Hassan Rana. It is a sequel to Bilal Lashari's directed 2013 film Waar . The film stars Shaan Shahid returning as Major Mujtaba Rizvi, Aleeze Nasser, Agha Haris Durrani and Bilal Ashraf. Unlike the original film, which was based on true events, the sequel will be a complete fictional story. The film was originally going to be released in 2017. As of 2023, the film is considered to be in Development Hell.

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Cast

Production

In May 2015, it was revealed that Hassan Rana wrote the script and would direct the sequel film, he would be returning to reprise his previous role, Ayesha Omer will be a new addition in the film along with newcomers Agha Haris Durrani, Bilal Ashraf and Aleeze Nasser. [1] Waqas Rana would also be serving as the producer and Director of Photography of the film, and he revealed that four foreign actors were also cast in the film. [2] The film will also be filmed in Russia, Yugoslavia, United Kingdom and Turkey. Bilal Lashari, the director of the prequel wanted to return for the sequel but due to scheduling conflicts, he had to drop out.

Filming

Waar 2 was previously all set to go into production in 2014. The movie was set be shot in international locations including Russia, Yugoslavia, United Kingdom and Turkey. [3] [4] [5]

Principal photography on the film began in late-June 2015 in London. [1] In August 2015, filming took place at the K2 base camp. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Ansari, Hasan (29 May 2015). "'Waar 2' to hit the floors next month". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 Ansari, Hasan (August 23, 2015). "'Waar 2' begins filming at K2 base camp". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Waar 2 is officially in the making". Tribune. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "ARY Films to co-produce mega movies WAAR-2, Delta Echo Foxtrot". ARY News. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  5. ↑ ""Waar 2" and "Delta Echo Foxtrot" set to release in joint venture". DAWN. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
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