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movie Name : War 2
Release Date : August 14, 2025
Digitpatrox Rating : 3/5
Starring : NTR, Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana
Director : Ayan Mukerji
Producer : Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films)
Music Directors : Pritam, Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara
Cinematographer : Benjamin Jasper ACS
Editor : Aarik Sheikh
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War 2 is the new outing from Bollywood’s most successful franchise, YRF Spy Universe starring NTR and Hrithik Roshan. Interestingly, Ayan Mukerji was brought on board to helm this prestigious project. Amidst good buzz, War 2 hit the screens today, and let’s see how it is.
Kabir (Hrithik Roshan), a highly skilled R&AW agent, turns into a freelance contract killer, targeting high-profile individuals. Meanwhile, some powerful nations join forces and form a cartel named ‘Kali’ to plot India’s downfall. Believing Kabir to be the perfect man for the job, Kali tasks him with bringing down both India and R&AW.
However, another R&AW agent, Vikram Chalapathi (Jr. NTR), steps in to stop him. Did Vikram succeed in stopping Kabir? Why did Kabir go rogue? What is his connection with Agent Vikram and Wing Commander Kavya Luthra (Kiara Advani)? Who is this Agent Vikram? This is what the movie is all about.
Plus Points:
YRF has indeed pulled off a casting coup for this spy thriller by bringing together two powerhouse performers, NTR and Hrithik Roshan. The casting is undoubtedly the film’s biggest attraction, and it is a feast to watch Hrithik and NTR together in a single frame.
The first half has good action sequences to keep us invested. The intro sequences of the stars are neatly designed, followed by a captivating chase sequence. Despite some shoddy VFX shots, the high-octane action is enjoyable.
The interval twist sets the stage for the second half. Performance-wise, Hrithik Roshan and NTR did a fine job, though the narrative had issues. Hrithik impressed with his ultimate swag and screen presence, while NTR was at his usual best, though the scenes didn’t have much going for the actors to shine. Kiara and others are alright in their roles.
Minus Points:
The problem with War 2 is that the first half is engaging in parts despite the routine nature of the film. Initially, it feels like watching War again, but the action part keeps the film going. Plot-wise, the second half offers something different and better than the recent spy films in the franchise, yet the proceedings aren’t much exciting.
Both actors have grey-shaded roles. On paper, the idea is definitely exciting and might have drawn the interest of the actors, but it hasn’t been effectively translated onto the screen. The potential is clearly visible, but the narration leaves us wanting more.
There is immense scope for emotions and drama, but the scenes just don’t pack a punch. Most importantly, there are no high or enjoyable moments in the latter half to hold the film together. The emotional scene towards the end between Hrithik and NTR is fine, but by then it’s too late to create a significant difference.
No doubt, the stars did a solid job, but they deserved a better presentation. For the Story to strike a chord, the narration needs to be gripping with crowd-pleasing moments. This is where War 2 could have been better. The cat-and-mouse game featuring the lead actors is very ordinarily depicted, failing to leave the desired impact.
Technical Aspects:
The songs composed by Pritam are just okay and not particularly memorable. The background score by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara works well during the action sequences. The choreography of the Salam Anali song could have been much better. Especially when two of the best dancers are involved the expectations would obviously be high.
VFX work is relatively better than Pathaan and Tiger 3, but still doesn’t set the gold standard, considering the huge budget that went into making War 2. Aditya Chopra’s Story holds promise and offers ample scope for the actors to go all out, but Ayan Mukerji’s narration is a mixed big, a problem also seen in his previous outing, Brahmastra.
The grey-shaded roles of the protagonists themselves offer immense scope to make the Story captivating, but Ayan chose to narrate the movie in a flat way in the second half. The editing could have been tighter. Benjamin Jasper ACS’s cinematography is good in parts.
Verdict:
On the whole, War 2 is a better outing than the recent films in the YRF spy Universe, but Ayan Mukerji’s narration is a mixed bag. Hrithik Roshan and NTR carry the movie on their shoulders with strong performances, and the action sequences in the first half are fairly engaging. Despite a Story that holds promise, Ayan Mukerji’s narration restricts this spy thriller from reaching its full potential. The second half lacks the desired impact with unexciting moments. If you are fine with these issues you can give it a try.
Digitpatrox Rating: 3/5
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Review By: Digitpatrox