India, Aug. 8 -- As per the latest report, to make War 2 more concise, the makers have cut scenes that feature Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani. After receiving authorisation from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on August 6 for its original runtime of 183 minutes, the Ayan Mukerji-directed action thriller will now reapply for certification with a revised duration of 170 minutes.

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A Mid Day report stated that those in the know say it was decided upon in an effort to speed up the film, especially its second half. The source disclosed to the ta...