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War 2 (2025) Review: Explosive Action, Star Power & Spy Universe Thrills

The biggest Hindi movie of the year, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, finally hit theatres today. Excitement for this film has been sky-high — not only because of its powerhouse cast but also due to director Ayan Mukerji stepping into Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe.

But with the Spy Universe facing criticism for being repetitive — “same India vs Pakistan storyline, same template” — the big question was: What fresh vision will Ayan bring?

Expectations vs Reality

The post-credit scene in Tiger 3 hinted at something visually fresh and exciting. But when the War 2 teaser and trailer dropped, reality hit hard — this isn’t a complete reinvention. Instead, it firmly blends into the Spy Universe template rather than standing apart.

And after watching the movie? Many of my initial impressions turned out to be right.

Storyline & Setup

War 2 is a direct sequel to the 2019 hit War. We meet Kabir (Hrithik Roshan) again — now ill and working as a rogue agent for money after leaving RAW. The story opens with him in Japan, sword-fighting with a katana (seems like Indian cinema is having a “Japan phase” lately).

Just like many sequels, it revisits familiar beats:

  • Show the hero’s new life

  • Introduce the new mission

  • Bring in links to Part 1 (including Tiger Shroff references)

Why War Worked & The Challenge for Part 2

The first War clicked because of:

  • Great chemistry between the leads

  • Entertaining action set pieces

  • A memorable big twist at the end

The challenge for War 2 ? How to recreate that magic.
Instead of one giant twist, the sequel delivers multiple small twists throughout, keeping the pace engaging. It’s not Race-level Abbas-Mustan chaos, but enough to hold your attention.

Action Over Everything

If you’re here for a story-first film, War 2 isn’t it.
The structure is simple:
Action scene → 5 minutes of story → Action scene → Repeat.

You get every type of action imaginable:

  • Mountain fights

  • Snow chases

  • Boat-to-racing track sequences (yes, really)

  • Plane hang-offs

  • Train-top combat

  • Jet fights

The action choreography is clean and the camera work makes it easy to follow. But realism? Forget it. This is mass-masala cinema — superhuman stunts by human characters. If you expect logical, grounded combat, you’ll be disappointed. But if you’re okay with over-the-top action as long as it’s fun, you’ll enjoy it.

Performances

  • Jr NTR: Steals the show in several moments. His Hindi dubbing has improved a lot, and his character has some great high points.

  • Hrithik Roshan: Kabir is still as charismatic as ever — handling action, drama, and emotions with ease. His entry scene in Part 2 can’t match the iconic first-film entry, but it’s still well done.

  • Kiara Advani: A small dose of romance, but the real chemistry is between Hrithik and NTR. RRR fans will enjoy their on-screen dynamic.

Technical Aspects

  • Cinematography: Some frames look so distinct they don’t even feel like part of the Spy Universe.

  • VFX: Better than what the teaser/trailer suggested, though not flawless.

  • Music & Sound Design: Serviceable but not standout.

  • Mid-Credit Scene: Worth staying for.

Positives

  • Strong lead performances & chemistry

  • Multiple twists that keep the pace alive

  • Well-choreographed action sequences

  • Some visually stunning moments

Negatives

  • Formulaic spy-universe storytelling

  • Over-the-top action that ignores logic

  • Lacks the iconic “wow” moment from the first War

Verdict

War 2 isn’t a revolution in the Spy Universe, but it delivers fast-paced, larger-than-life entertainment. Go for it if you love Hrithik, Jr NTR, and big-screen action spectacle. Just don’t expect gritty realism.

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) – 

I can just say, Above time-pass, below masterpiece.

If you enjoyed this review, share it with fellow movie lovers and tell me — whose performance impressed you more: Hrithik or Jr NTR?

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