Hrithik's War 2, Alia's Alpha Or Ranveer's Dhurandhar: Which Will Be The Biggest Action Film Of 2025?
The second half of 2025 will see the release of three big action films- Hrithik Roshan's War 2, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar and Alia Bhatt's Alpha. Recently, Dhurandhar's first look was released on Ranveer Singh's 40th birthday, and it created immense frenzy among fans. Earlier today, War 2's trailer was finally released, creating intense anticipation for the film. While Alia Bhatt is yet to be seen in her Alpha avatar, there is enough buzz surrounding the film.
As such, a Redditor questioned: 'Which one do you think will be the biggest action movie of this year?" A Reddit post featuring the posters of War 2, Dhurandhar and Alpha has gone viral, asking fans which film will make the most profit at the box office. Have a look here:
One Ranveer Singh fan wrote, 'Dhurandhar." Another added, 'Somehow more expectation from Dhurandhar than the other two." Another wrote, 'Dhurandhar will be big. I trust Aditya Dhar and Ranveer. Although Hrithik looks so hot can just go and watch him for my eyes' sake." Another comment read, 'Dhurandhar looks exciting🔥."
Someone commented, 'Dhurandhar definitely feels more raw. I am sure there will be over-the-top action there as well, but overall it feels more grounded. Alpha and War can be good, but Dhurandhar definitely looks better up until now, at least." Another comment read, 'War 2 posters have been such a disappointment." Another comment read, 'Everyone is alpha until the real Alpha comes in."
A comment read, 'War 2 might have a better collection due to Jr NTR's fans in the South." Some else wrote, 'BO wise War 2 most def." Another added, 'War 2 is easily the biggest movie this year. It has the advantage of two huge industries, 500-600 from Bollywood, 200 from the Telugu industry." Someone wrote, 'War 2. Dhurandhar won't even cross Saiyaara."
After the trailer drop for War 2, fans are excitedly waiting for the trailers of Dhurandhar and Alpha, before making their final judgment. Meanwhile, War 2 is all set to hit the theatres on August 14. Alpha will reportedly be released on December 25. While Dhurandhar was set for a December 5 release, some reports suggest that the film might get delayed. However, this is only speculation.
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July 25, 2025, 13:48 IST
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