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War 2 (2025)

War 2 (2025)—capturing the electrifying energy and star power of the Hrithik Roshan–Jr NTR encounter in this high‑octane spy thriller. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, this movie marks the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe and is the direct sequel to War (2019). Stars Hrithik Roshan as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, with Jr NTR (in his Hindi film debut) as Major Vikram Chelapathi, and Kiara Advani in a pivotal role. Supporting cast includes Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana. The story centers on Kabir, a former intelligence agent who becomes rogue and turns into a serious threat; Vikram is tasked with bringing him down.🧭 Production & Release Filming took place across Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, and India, and the film released on 14 August 2025—tied to the Indian Independence Day weekend—in multiple formats including IMAX, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema.🗣️ Critics Theatrical Critics New Indian Express called War 2 “a factory‑line product… bland” and described the action as “flaky, like out of a comic book,” criticizing the narrative's lack of cohesion and logic. Times of India awarded the film 3/5, acknowledging its “high‑octane moments, striking visuals,” and polished production, but noted the narrative suffers from pacing issues, an uneven second half, and inconsistent VFX quality. Onmanorama praised the “relentless, adrenaline‑pumping thrills” and the stellar on‑screen bond between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. However, they too flagged the subpar CGI visuals as a major drawback. India Today was more scathing, likening the film to a “travel brochure” with beautiful locations but an aimless story. The action is overblown and lacks substance. Outlook India (2/5) highlighted the hyper‑masculine, homoerotic energy between its lead actors, but criticized the weak plot, predictable beats, and the film's spectacle overshadowing storytelling. Mathrubhumi mirrored that sentiment, calling War 2 the weakest entry in the YRF Spy Universe, noting hollow storytelling and underutilization of talent, especially Kiara Advani. The Week gave the harshest feedback (1/5), citing contrived action, poor character development, and dialogue that lacks originality (“India first” repeated ad nauseam), with visual effects deemed unimpressive. ABP Live delivered a brutal verdict—1/5, labeling the film “a cinematic crime,” trashing the plot, direction, and describing Jr NTR’s debut performance as over-the-top and unrefined. Filmibeat echoed similar frustrations, calling it the “weakest film in the Spy Universe,” and emphasizes failure across VFX, action, and script. LatestLY summarized the critical tone: despite the hype, War 2 collapses under sloppy green‑screen work, a bloated second half, and squandered star potential. Rating: 1/5.🎭 Audience & Social Media Reactions Marathi IndiAtimes reports audiences are loving the action and performances. Many believe the film has the potential to cross the ₹1000 crore mark at the box office. Vijay Karnataka observed that while fans cheer for the lead duo’s performances—and event-like theater buzz—the storyline didn’t meet many expectations. Economic Times highlights the “terrific chemistry” between Hrithik and Jr NTR as a highlight. Yet for some, the action lacked the high bar set by the trailers. On X (formerly Twitter), reactions are wildly mixed: Praise for Kiara Advani’s stylings and the film’s spectacle. Some found the experience above‑average and unique in parts. Others called it “torture,” citing flat performances and uninspired dialogue. One user lauded the film for having “HEART & a solid emotional connect,” while others criticized the leading characters’ entry scenes and VFX. Another Navbharat Times roundup shared that some users likened the plane action scene to cartoonish VFX, while Jr NTR's debut moment was highly praised and called “mass tiger.” Overall sentiment remains split.📈 Opening Day Highlights Confirmed Gross: The film grossed approximately ₹52 crore on its opening day, as per Wikipedia’s reported figures. National News Reports: Navbharat Times stated it delivered a "half-century" opening, estimating close to ₹50 crore. Times of India similarly reported a strong start, crossing ₹50 crore, aided by ₹16 crore from advance bookings, particularly fueled by Jr NTR’s appeal in Telugu-speaking regions. Advance Booking & Net Collection Estimates: Business Standard reported that pre-release bookings alone pulled in a solid ₹21 crore, indicating serious hype ahead of opening day. Pinkvilla estimated Hindi-language net earnings between ₹28–30 crore. Other projections ranged from ₹35 crore (Filmibeat) to as high as ₹57.5–58.5 crore (Pinkvilla predictions), though these were speculative.📺 Digital Release Plans Speculation suggests War 2 will be released digitally on Netflix around September or October 2025, though no official confirmation has been made yet.🌟 Conclusion: War 2 (2025) War 2 stands as a major cinematic event in Indian cinema for 2025. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and led by powerhouses Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, the film expands the YRF Spy Universe with high-octane action, global locations, and massive scale. While it has received mixed reviews from critics—praised for its spectacle but critiqued for a formulaic story—the audience reception and box office performance suggest it's a commercial success. If you're a fan of big-budget spy thrillers or followed the previous War (2019), War 2 delivers the action, star power, and cinematic thrills you'd expect—just don’t expect a revolutionary story. Its OTT release is expected by fall 2025, likely on Netflix. Read More

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