War 2 teaser sparks fan fury after release date lands on Pakistan's Independence Day: ‘Kya celebrate kar rahe hai?'
Yash Raj Films just dropped the teaser for War 2, and while it had all the ingredients of a blockbuster — high-octane action, ripped bodies, dramatic one-liners, and the return of Hrithik Roshan in full HRX mode — the thing that truly exploded online wasn't a stunt. It was the release date. The trailer begins with a dramatic declaration: 'This Independence Day', setting the stage for a grand release. But seconds later, the date flashes across the screen — 14th August. That's right. 14th August. Not India's Independence Day (which falls on 15th August), but Pakistan's.
The contradiction was quick to ignite a comment war. One user nailed the inconsistency: 'Ye 14 August Ko Kiska Independence Day he???🤔🤔'. Another chimed in, 'First of all, they didn't even praise Indian soldiers on the recent mission, and now making a patriotic movie releasing on the most memorable date of the enemy country,y symbolising strength. Wow, bollywood sucks as always!'
The confusion and outrage snowballed into dozens of sharply worded comments across social platforms. 'Independence Day on 14th will surely create a new debate war.' Another user pointed out, 'Releasing on 14th August and teaser shows this Independence Day, whose Independence Day?' The sarcasm and disbelief didn't stop there. 'Bollywood and its love affair with Pakistan.' Another viewer asked, '14th August kiska independence bhai.' One more comment echoed the sentiment: 'Since when did India become independent on 14th August? Whose Independence Day is Bollywood celebrating?' Another comment asked, 'This Independence day bolke 14th August ko release kar rahe he movie waah 😂😂 koi batao inhe pakistan nhi india he yeh.' One more read, 'On whose Independence Day your releasing the Movie, India or Pakistan? India's Independence Day is on 15th August. Details Matter Mister @hrithikroshan! Forget the day focus on Date!'
It's the kind of facepalm detail that overshadows even the juiciest parts of the teaser — and there were plenty. Kiara Advani's cameo in the teaser had many starstruck, while Hrithik's bicep has once again stolen the show, and fans are both confused and intrigued by the Jr NTR–HRX pairing. A chunk of the audience clearly misses Tiger Shroff, with comparisons already flying.
Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, War 2 is the sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and a direct sequel to 2019's War. Hrithik Roshan returns as super-spy Kabir, and this time, he'll go head-to-head with Jr NTR in what's being teased as an 'epic battle.'
But for now, the biggest battle seems to be online — and it's all thanks to a date. Whether it was a mistake, a marketing gimmick, or just a really poor oversight, the internet isn't forgiving. After all, in a movie pushing patriotism, releasing on your neighbour's independence day while calling it your own? Yeah, that's going to trigger people.
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