Movie Overview

It will become the sixth film of the growing YRF Spy Universe. Its main stars are Hrithik Roshan, returning to the character he played Major Kabir Dhaliwal, along with Jr. NTR (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.) in his debut Bollywood performance and Kiara Advani, who play vital roles.

Release Details

• The film was theatrically released on 14 August 2025, strategically timed just before India’s Independence Day.
• It premiered across multiple premium formats including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and D-Box, and is available in Hindi along with dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu.
• The teaser launched on 20 May 2025, Jr. NTR’s birthday; the official trailer dropped on 25 July 2025.

Cast & Crew

Cast:

• Hrithik Roshan – Major Kabir Dhaliwal
• Jr. NTR – Introduced as Agent Vikram (antagonist)
• Kiara Advani – Lead role (Kavya, rumored ally/love interest)
• Ashutosh Rana, Anil Kapoor, and guest appearances including Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan.
  
  

Crew:

• Director: Ayan Mukerji
• Screenplay: Shridhar Raghavan; Story: Aditya Chopra
• Cinematography: Benjamin Jasper; Music: Pritam
• Score: Sanchit & Ankit Balhara; Dialogues: Abbas Tyrewala.

Production & Filming

• Announced by YRF in 2023, the film began principal photography early 2024 and wrapped in mid-2025.
• Shoots took place across six countries including India, Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Japan, and Russia.
• A standout feature includes a high-energy dance battle between Hrithik and Jr. NTR, choreographed by Bosco Martis, shot with over 500 dancers.
  
  

Budget & Box Office

• Budget: The budget was 400 crore (one of the most costly Indian movies ever made).
• Day 1 Box Office Collection: about 52.5 crores in India, with excellent openings in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu territories.
  
  
• Despite this, it trailed behind Rajinikanth’s Coolie, which earned significantly more on its opening day.
• Advance booking collected around ₹23.3 crore gross for Day 1, including block seats.
• Analysts estimate the film needs to gross between ₹325–400 crore to be deemed a hit.

Reviews & Reception

• Social Media Buzz: The action sequences and the Hrithik and Jr. NTR chemistry was appreciated and there were a few reviews criticizing VFX and cliched storyboards.
• Fan Frenzy: A viral episode found one of the fans making use of one flamethrower within a theatre, prompting risks to safety.
• Trimmed Runtime: The film suffered a 13 minute trim after production and features a post-credits cameo with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Alia Bhatt, with hints of further development and growth of the spy universe.
  
  

Spy Universe & Future Implications

• Spy Universe Tie-ins: As one of the most important additions to the growing YRF Spy Universe, a linkage between Pathaan and Tiger characters.
• Post-Credit Setup: Suggestive sequences featuring significant celebrity actors give indication that there will indeed be future spin-offs and crossover tales.

Streaming & Piracy Concerns

• Netflix has also previously acquired the OTT rights, but no official release date to stream the film is available. There are rumors that it is most likely to release in November 2025.
• It is however unfortunate to know that a few hours after the theater release, the movie was pirated and was published online, an indication of piracy issues.

Summary Table: Quick Facts

Final Thoughts

War 2(2025) sock in a starry cast with high-octane action, visuals and strategic franchise. The long-awaited fight sequence of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR and supported with Kiara Advani human interest storyline and multi format date killer theatrical option. Though the movie got mixed reviewers, still put out worldwide and spy-universe and connections make it a defining moment in Indian action cinema.

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FAQs

Q- 1. When was War 2 released?
Ans- War 2 released in theaters on 14 August 2025.

Q- 2. Who are the stars of War 2?
Ans- The film features Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani in lead roles.

Q- 3. How much did War 2 collect on its first day at the box office?
Ans- It collected approximately ₹52.5 crore domestically on Day 1.

Q- 4. What was the budget for War 2?
Ans- It has one of the highest estimated budgets in India which amounted to 400 crore rupees.

Q- 5. Is War 2 available for streaming yet?
Ans- Netflix acquired the OTT rights and we are likely to see it at some point in November 2025 although no specific date has been announced yet.