‘NTR’s styling in War 2 needed to show him like a human machine operating with purpose!’ : Anaita Shroff Adajania

With the War 2 teaser, NTR stood out with his magnetic, brooding, towering presence. People lauded the styling of his character which reflected raw masculinity and the costume designer of War 2, Anaita Shroff Adajania is thrilled to see how NTR’s fans and audience pan India has showered love on his look in the most anticipated film of 2025!

Anaita, revered as the country’s best stylist, reveals how she wanted the styling to reflect the machoness of NTR in War 2. She says, “Working with NTR for the first time on War 2 was a discovery and an absolute joy. He walks into a room and there’s this instant shift, like a current of energy that runs through everyone. It’s not loud or performative— it’s magnetic. He has that rare ability to charge the atmosphere just by being present. And then you see the smile, the warmth, and this deep, quiet confidence in the character he’s playing. He knew exactly who he was from the start.”

She adds, “With his look, I wanted to ground him—keep it real—but still retain that undeniable strength and masculinity he carries so effortlessly. There’s a rawness to his presence, like a human machine operating with purpose. That translated into a wardrobe built on power and simplicity: leather, rugged jackets, strong silhouettes.”

Anaita further adds, “There’s no fuss, no excess—just a man who means business. His styling reflects that: direct, impactful, and unapologetically no-nonsense.”

Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 pits NTR, regarded as the Man of the Masses, against Hrithik Roshan. Kiara Advani plays the female lead. War 2 is set to release on August 14th in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.