War 2 X review: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR's 'terrific chemistry' stuns everyone. But fans find action scenes underwhelming

Time of India

2 days ago

Here's what netizens think about War 2
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All you need to know about War 2
Fans are witnessing the biggest face-off in the spy universe between Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan in War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji , the film hit the big screens today (August 14). This action-packed movie is releasing in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil in theatres worldwide. When the War 2 trailer dropped, it checked all the boxes of a blockbuster Bollywood action thriller, and it seems netizens agree after watching the film.Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani are already sending fans into a frenzy with their screen presence. Netizens praise the film as a grand visual spectacle, highlighting impressive VFX that bring thrilling action sequences to life. Hrithik is noted for his charisma and strength throughout, while Jr NTR commands attention with an intense and commanding presence. The movie's climax is described as explosive and impactful.Another tweeted, "#war2review (2025) is a slick action thriller with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR clashing in style. Jaw-dropping stunts, strong emotions, and Kiara Advani's solid role fuel the story. Despite some weak VFX, it's a mass entertainer with explosive energy. @tarak9999, @yrf, @iHrithik"The film received mixed reactions from the audience and critics as well.Giving 2.5 stars, one of the users wrote, War 2 turns out to be a 'mediocre action thriller' that prioritises style over substance. While the film offers a fresh storyline compared to earlier entries in the spy universe, it fails to fully capitalise on its potential, ultimately feeling routine and predictable in pacing. A strong setup, a few well-executed sequences, including the intro scenes, a dance number, and some twists, manage to engage briefly, but the emotional depth and narrative peaks fall short. The lead actors deliver competent performances, particularly in the climax, though they don't break any new ground. Visually, the film maintains decent production quality, but certain VFX, especially in the boat chase, appear underwhelming, and the background score lacks impact. Despite being an improvement over Tiger 3, it still lands firmly in the average zone with a rating of 2.5 out of 5.Another netizen quipped, Hrithik Roshan brings unmatched swagger and strength to his role as Kabir, while Jr. NTR commands attention with his intense screen presence. Kiara Advani impresses with a dynamic and unexpected turn in a high-octane action role. The film delivers thrilling chase sequences, impressive visual effects, and a background score that heightens the adrenaline throughout.Besides Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, War 2 also features Kiara Advani in a completely new role. The film is a sequel to the 2019 action thriller War, which starred Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, and Vaani Kapoor. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the original War was a major hit, earning Rs 200 crore within its first week and becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year.In War 2, Hrithik returns as the super spy Kabir. The movie also stars Ashutosh Rana and is part of Yash Raj Films' expanding Spy Universe, which includes Salman Khan's Tiger series, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, and Alia Bhatt's upcoming film Alpha. The sequel will release in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.War 2 is also director Ayan Mukerji's first movie outside of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, as the film is produced by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films.