War 2 – Release & Key Details
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Release Date: 14 August 2025 (worldwide)
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Languages: Hindi (original), dubbed versions in Tamil & Telugu.
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Director: Ayan Mukerji (Brahmāstra, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani)
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Stars: Hrithik Roshan (Kabir), Jr NTR (new antagonist), Kiara Advani (female lead)
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Production: Yash Raj Films – part of the YRF Spy Universe alongside War (2019), Pathaan (2023), and Tiger 3 (2023).
War 2 hits the big screen on Thursday, August 14, 2025, aligning perfectly with the Indian Independence Day weekend for a grand pan-India launch in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil across Standard, IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, D-Box, ICE, and other premium formats
Key Release Highlights:
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Produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Ayan Mukerji, it’s the next installment in the YRF Spy Universe, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR (in his Hindi cinema debut), and Kiara Advani
- The release date was officially announced alongside the trailer launch on July 25, 2025, marking the occasion with both stars celebrating 25 years in cinema
- The film opens August 14th in India and worldwide, with premieres starting on August 13 in North America, UK, Europe, and other overseas markets
- Booking began early—Hindi advance tickets from August 10, and Telugu/Tamil from August 11, with over ₹4 crore in early bookings by Day 1
Fan Buzz & Social Media Reactions
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On X (formerly Twitter), reactions are mixed. While some praised the opening half for its gripping action, others labeled the film “not great, not bad – strictly MID.”
- A plane-sequence clocked criticism for its poor VFX—some fans likened it to “cartoonish” visuals worse than a video game. Still, Jr NTR’s entry was a highlight for many, earning him the moniker “Mass Tiger.”
- In Marathi media, audience reviews were glowing—calling War 2 a “huge theatrical hit.” Fans dubbed it an action-packed spectacle and even speculated it could cross the ₹1,000 crore mark.
- Some emphasized the duo’s chemistry: “terrific chemistry” between Hrithik and Jr NTR is widely praised—even if some sequences underwhelm.
🗓 Why the date matters
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Timed for the Independence Day long weekend in India.
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Clashed directly with Rajinikanth’s Coolie, making it one of the biggest box-office battles of 2025.
Story (no major spoilers)
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Picks up after the events of War (2019).
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Kabir (Hrithik) faces a new threat in the form of an elusive and deadly enemy played by Jr NTR.
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Packed with international action sequences shot in Spain, Abu Dhabi, and Budapest.
Overall Take
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Strengths: Impressive technical execution, high-end action sequences, and the electric chemistry between Hrithik and Jr NTR make it a spectacle-driven experience.
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Weaknesses: Narrative structure feels disjointed, and pacing flags in the second half—potentially limiting broader resonance.
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Box Office Outlook: Day 1 numbers were solid (~₹25 crore net), with strong regional traction. The rest of the weekend will reveal if it sustains or rebounds, especially compared to Coolie.
