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News18
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Hrithik-Jr NTR's War 2 Is A Colossal Disappointment, Says YRF's Pathaan AD Rajvir Ashar
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, received mixed reviews. Pathaan Assistant Director Rajvir Ashar called it a 'colossal disappointment' and 'weakest film' of YRF Spyverse. Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2 opened to mixed reviews from the audience. The film opened to great numbers; however, it saw a huge drop in Day 3 collections. Amid a section of the audience criticising the film, Assistant Director Rajvir Ashar, who has worked alongside Siddharth Anand in YRF-backed SRK's Pathaan, has slammed War 2. He called the film a 'colossal disappointment". Rajvir Ashar maintains a private account on Instagram. However, a screenshot of his War 2 review has been going viral on Reddit. Taking to his Instagram story, Ashar posted a photo of a near-empty theatre for War 2 and called it the 'weakest film" of YRF's spyverse. He then wrote, 'This one was just a heartbreaking experience for me. I was rooting for this film and all it did was upset me to no degree! A mid first half is followed by a deplorable and overlong second. Neither did it have enough highs nor was it successful in resonating with me emotionally! The most 'anticipated' day turned out to be a 'colossal' disappointment. Weakest film of the universe!" Take a look: When Rajvir Ashar praised Jawan, took a dig at Adipurush In the past Rajvir Ashar spoke about Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan while taking a dig at Prabhas' Adipurush. Taking to his Instagram story back then, he had written, 'Chills! Literal Chills! To me, this is cinema…peak commercial cinema!!! No 700 cr budget, no 'go watch in 3D instead of phone excuses", just some pure passion! This one is gonna create absolute pandemonium!!! And what do I say about @iamsrk…ufff he's just built different man!" He added, 'No PR, No filthy dialogues, No hate for anyone, No religious bigotry, No propaganda movies. Just pure entertainment to entertain the world! That's SRK for you! Truly 'The Last of the Stars'." Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, War 2 is the latest entrant in the YRF Spy Universe. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, the high-octane action entertainer released on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. It clashed with Rajinikanth's Coolie from South, which is doing phenomenally well at the box office by earning Rs 300 crore worldwide in just three days. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
War 2 Box Office Day 2: Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR Film Crosses Rs 100 Crore Mark
Last Updated: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2 crosses Rs 100 crore in two days, beating Rajinikanth's Coolie on day 2 with Rs 55.79 crore earnings. War 2 Box Office Day 2: After a decent start on day 1, Ayan Mukerji's War 2 showed solid growth on its second day at the box office, benefiting from the Independence Day holiday. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, the big-budget action entertainer added Rs 55.79 crore on Friday, August 15, taking its India net total to Rs 107.29 crore in just two days. The film's recovery has silenced early doubts after trade analysts criticized its 'subpar" opening of Rs 52.25 crore. With strong audience pull, War 2 now finds itself competing head-to-head with Rajinikanth's Coolie, which stands at Rs 109.8 crore after two days. War 2 Box Office Collection Day 2 On its first day, War 2 collected Rs 29 crore in Hindi and Rs 23.25 crore in Telugu, totaling Rs 52.25 crore. While this would normally be celebrated, expectations were sky-high considering the star power of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Many felt the film should have touched Rs 75 crore or even Rs 100 crore on opening day, surpassing the Rs 53 crore debut of War (2019). However, War 2 managed an impressive rebound on day 2, adding Rs 55.79 crore. Crucially, it outperformed Coolie on the same day, which earned Rs 44.8 crore. This shift places War 2 firmly back in the race and makes the coming weekend crucial for both blockbusters. About War 2 and the YRF Spy Universe Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is a pivotal entry in Yash Raj Films' expanding Spy Universe, which already includes Tiger films and Pathaan. The post-credits sequence teases the introduction of Bobby Deol in Alpha, the next chapter of the franchise starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Apart from Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, War 2 features Kiara Advani and Ashutosh Rana in key roles. With a reported budget of over Rs 300 crore, the film will need sustained collections to secure box office success. Despite mixed reviews, the star power of its lead actors and Spyverse branding are driving audiences to theatres. If War 2 maintains momentum over the weekend, it could emerge as one of the biggest films of the year. view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 05:20 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR starrer 'War 2' set to have two post-credit twists, will tease big spy universe plan
'War 2' is one of the most talked-about action films of the year, bringing together Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan and Telugu superstar Jr NTR for the first time. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and also the movie is part of YRF 's popular Spy Universe, known for its big-scale action and interconnected stories and fans are excited not just for the star power and thrilling action, but also for the surprises the film promises to deliver. Two special post-credit scenes Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's much-awaited action thriller 'War 2' is all set to release in theatres on August 14, and there's some exciting news for fans. According to reports, the film will have two special post-credit scenes that will reveal big twists and set up the future of YRF's Spy Universe. A source told Hindustan Times that 'The YRF Spy Universe is getting bigger and bigger with each film. War 2's end-credit roll will reveal two huge plot points that will shape the next chapters of the Spyverse. YRF is doing its best to keep these a secret from audiences and fans, but those in the know are telling us that these moments will blow people's minds! not just War 2, but even its end credits are a must-watch! The YRF Spy Universe is known as the Marvel of India, and it is being conjectured that these two Easter eggs will show us all what Aditya Chopra has in mind for the next slate of films. Rumours are rife about whether new characters will be introduced, whether other Spyverse icons will return in the end credits of War 2, or whether a new film will be announced. YRF will make us wait for two more days before we know more." At a pre-release event in Hyderabad on August 10, director Ayan Mukerji spoke about Jr NTR's role. While there were rumours that the Telugu superstar only appears halfway through the film, Ayan dismissed them, saying, 'We are smart enough not to make a movie where he comes in only at the interval point. That much sense we have. But I can assure you that Jr NTR's entry sequence is one of the major highlights of the film, and you have to watch War 2 and discover that on your own. " More about the film 'War 2' is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster 'War', and the sixth film in YRF's Spy Universe. Hrithik Roshan returns as Kabir, Jr NTR plays the antagonist Vikram, and Kiara Advani joins as Kavya Luthra, a character with an important role in the story. The plot revolves around a fierce battle between Kabir and Vikram both Indian spies with very different ideas about patriotism. The film will clash at the box office with 'Coolie', starring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan , Soubin Shahir , and Upendra, with a special appearance by Aamir Khan.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Hrithik Roshan And Jr NTR's War 2 To Feature Two Explosive Post-Credit Reveals: Report
War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR will reportedly feature two explosive post-credit scenes, revealing twists that set up the next chapter of YRF's Spy Universe. War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR is all set to hit theatres on August 14, and fans are quite eager about the grand release of the action thriller. As the movie is about to release in theatres, a big update has come in that the Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer will have two end credits that will help take forward YRF's Spy Universe further. As per a report in Hindustan Times, a source close to the development revealed, 'The YRF Spy Universe is getting bigger and bigger with each film. War 2's end-credit roll will reveal two huge plot points that will shape the next chapters of the Spyverse. YRF is doing its best to keep these a secret from audiences and fans, but those in the know are telling us that these moments will blow people's minds!" 'Not just War 2, but even its end credits are a must-watch! The YRF Spy Universe is known as the Marvel of India, and it is being conjectured that these two Easter eggs will show us all what Aditya Chopra has in mind for the next slate of films. Rumours are rife about whether new characters will be introduced, whether other Spyverse icons will return in the end credits of War 2, or whether a new film will be announced. YRF will make us wait for two more days before we know more," the source further added. More about War 2 At a pre-release event in Hyderabad on August 10, Ayan Mukerji spoke about the Telugu superstar Jr NTR's role and teased a surprise that's still under wraps. Responding to the buzz that Jr NTR only appears at the halfway mark, Ayan laughed it off and said, 'We are smart enough not to make a movie where he comes in only at the interval point. That much sense we have. But I can assure you that Jr NTR's entry sequence is one of the major highlights of the film, and you have to watch War 2 and discover that on your own." Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is a sequel to the 2019 hit War, which featured Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, and Vaani Kapoor. War 2 marks the sixth instalment in YRF's Spy Universe, with Hrithik Roshan returning as Kabir, Jr NTR as the antagonist, and Kiara Advani as the female lead. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, it follows the 2019 hit War. The film lands in cinemas on August 14, facing off against Coolie, an action thriller featuring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Upendra, with a special appearance by Aamir Khan. The story of War 2 brings a powerful showdown between Hrithik Roshan's Major Kabir Dhaliwal and Jr NTR's Vikram. Both play Indian spies, but they see patriotism in completely different ways. This difference sets the stage for a battle that's not just about action, but also about beliefs. Kiara Advani plays Kavya Luthra, a key character who will have an important part in how the story unfolds. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
War 2 is talk of Twitter: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani's film teaser delivers blast and now fans are counting days
Style, swagger, and adrenaline-pumping action, War 2 brings together Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in a combination Indian cinema hasn't witnessed before. The teaser, which dropped today, promises an explosive cinematic experience and leaves fans craving more. In the teaser, Hrithik Roshan returns as Kabir, hailed as 'India's finest soldier' and 'RAW's top operative' by none other than his newest adversary, played by Jr NTR. But this isn't just a compliment; it's a declaration of war. Jr NTR's character ominously states: 'Kabir was. Not anymore.' What follows is a barrage of high-powered sequences, intense face-offs, jaw-dropping stunts, and relentless action. Neither Kabir nor his challenger is willing to back down. From crashing cars to pulse-racing chases, the teaser teases a battlefield where both heroes go all in, and hold nothing back. Check out what Twitter is talking about the upcoming movie. Check out some reactions here: One person wrote, "Mind Blowing Stuff. @tarak9999, #War2Teaser #War2 #HrithikRoshan." Another person a bit disappointed wrote, "They promised a darker, different vibe this time. But the War 2 teaser just screams the same old Spyverse formula, loud huge action, Bad visuals, and No soul in the story. Where's the change?." One person wrote, "No One.... I repeat No One can match the screen Presence of #HrithikRoshan, #War2Teaser is pure Adrenaline. #War2 #HrithikRoshan #JrNTR." One user shared, "Hrithik's screen presence is the best. His walk alone is more iconic than some actor whole career." One individual wrote, "Expected a better Teaser cut but Hrithik the whole Teaser on his big broad shoulders. Elevated the Teaser by his Sheer Screen Presence. The Charisma remains unmatched." One person shared, "Not Tiger not Hrithik, It's Kiara who dominated the #War2Teaser." Backed by thunderous background music, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR storm the screen, turning it into a full-blown battlefield. The teaser doesn't break new ground in terms of format, but the star power of these two leads carries the weight of reimagining a familiar formula. Kiara Advani makes a brief but striking appearance in a swimsuit, adding a dose of glamour to the gritty tone. War 2 is slated for release on August 14, 2025.
