YRF unveils new poster of War 2 featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara advani, netizens REACT: 'They are killing the hype of the film...'
The countdown to War 2 has officially begun—but not without some drama.
Yash Raj Films
dropped a new poster featuring
Hrithik Roshan
,
Jr NTR
, and
Kiara Advani
in fierce action mode, building buzz for the high-stakes spy thriller.
However, while the film promises epic showdowns and sleek stunts, the poster's design has sparked mixed reactions online, with fans divided between excitement and disappointment.
The Poster Launch: Big Hype, Mixed Reactions
YRF took to their social media handle, shared the poster featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. 'The biggest showdown of the year loading… #30DaysToWar2 #War2 only in theatres from 14th August. Releasing in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil," read the caption.
Check out the poster here:
Fan Reactions: From 'Fierce' to Fan-Edit Fail
While some fans applauded the 'fierce' energy and hyped the 30DaysToWar2 countdown, others criticised the poster's quality. Several called it underwhelming, with one user comparing it to an 'effortless fan edit' and another calling the visuals 'terrible.'
One user wrote, 'Kitne paise bachaye hai through these posters', another one added, 'They are killing the hype of the film by releasing cheap quality posters'.
A user also commented, 'This War 2 poster looks like a loud, over-the-top PicsArt mess, way too trying hard for a mature vibe'. A user also wrote, 'Aise posters kon bana rha hai'.
Action-Packed Showdown Ahead
Unveiled in May, the War 2 teaser offered a thrilling preview of the action-packed sequel. Hrithik Roshan reprises his role as Agent Kabir, while Jr NTR makes his Bollywood debut as the antagonist—an Indian agent named Vikram—promising an explosive showdown.
Packed with adrenaline, the War 2 teaser showcases thrilling sword fights, high-octane car chases, and intense combat scenes. Kiara Advani, joining the franchise as the female lead, grabs attention with a striking bikini look and romantic moments with Hrithik Roshan. The film hits theatres on 14 August in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
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