Movie Name: War 2
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana, Anil Kapoor, and Others
Director: Ayan Mukerji
Produced By: Yash Raj Films
Release Date: 14th August 2025
War 2 marks the Bollywood debut of Telugu star hero NTR. The actor is seen alongside Hrithik Roshan in this spy action drama. The film’s promotional content did not receive a big response, but the team asserted confidence that it would impress everyone for sure. Let us see if their confidence has turned into truth or not.
Story:
In War 2, we see Hrithik and NTR as friends, Kabir and Vikram, whose decisions split them apart, yet their adventures link back to the sensitive events linked to the nation. The reasons behind their actions and the showdown that follows make up the main storyline.
Performances:
Hrithik Roshan brings his signature charisma and captivating presence to War 2. The confidence he shows while holding the frame is impressive. When it comes to performance, his role isn’t super complex, but there are definitely a few moments where his acting skills really stand out.
NTR’s character begins intriguingly but quickly loses its appeal. His role lacks substance, offering little for the audience. The character leaves no mark, resulting in a poor Bollywood debut for the actor.
Ashutosh Rana shines despite limited scenes. Anil Kapoor has a sporadic role with minimal screen time. Kiara Advani, the female lead, features in a song and some short love scenes but contributes little depth. There’s barely anything to talk about her character.
Analysis:
Ayan Mukerji’s War 2 starts off in Japan with an exciting action sequence that showcases Hrithik and keeps you hooked. Following an intriguing plot setup, NTR’s intro captivates and creates a perfect backdrop for the confrontation between the protagonists.
Still, the following scenes fall flat since the action sequences seem far too typical and drawn out. The only part that impresses is the dance number, Salaam Anali, while the interval is nothing special.
The second half of War 2 kicks off with a flashback that’s far too straightforward for such an epic showdown between the main characters.
The important moments between Kiara and Hrithik get far too laid-back. Saarang’s death scene in the latter part hits hard, and there are some solid shots of Hrithik Roshan and NTR during the climax action, but the director’s resolution of their conflict just does not seem right.
Positives:
- Both Hero’s Introduction Sequences
- Boat Chase Scene
- A Few Scenes/Dialogues Between Hrithik-NTR
Negatives:
- Tedious Narration
- Dull Action Parts
- Poor VFX
- Weak Emotions/Conflict Between Hrithik-NTR
War 2 Movie Review and Verdict:
War 2 turns out to be a big letdown. This film misses the mark with its two major stars, Hrithik Roshan and NTR, and even if they spice up a couple of moments, the rest of the movie feels pretty boring and flat.