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Pakistan: Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, War 2 hit theaters on 14 August 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day weekend. It serves as the sixth chapter in the YRF Spy Universe, following hits like Pathaan, Tiger 3, and War (2019)
Cast & Characters:
- Hrithik Roshan returns as Major Kabir Dhaliwal.
- Jr NTR makes his Bollywood debut as the antagonist Vikram (Rogue RAW agent)
- Kiara Advani portrays the female lead, with supporting roles from Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor
Production & Visual Spectacle:
Shot across international locales including Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Japan, and Russia, the film delivers action sequences rivaling global standards, with contributions from ILM and elaborately choreographed stunts.
Shot across international locales including Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Japan, and Russia, the film delivers action sequences rivaling global standards, with contributions from ILM and elaborately choreographed stunts.
Sound & Formats:
The soundtrack is composed by Pritam, with Sanchit and Ankit Balhara handling the score. War 2 was released in premium formats—IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and more—marking it as the first Indian film to get a Dolby Cinema release
The soundtrack is composed by Pritam, with Sanchit and Ankit Balhara handling the score. War 2 was released in premium formats—IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and more—marking it as the first Indian film to get a Dolby Cinema release
Reception & Box Office:
The film opened to massive numbers, breaking box office records. It crossed ₹167.4 crore in Hindi revenue alone within 12 days, making it the 6th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, edging past Sitaare Zameen Par. By day 13, its total collections in India surpassed ₹225 crore. Despite its scale, some reviews praised its action and performances but critiqued the screenplay and VFX.
The film opened to massive numbers, breaking box office records. It crossed ₹167.4 crore in Hindi revenue alone within 12 days, making it the 6th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, edging past Sitaare Zameen Par. By day 13, its total collections in India surpassed ₹225 crore. Despite its scale, some reviews praised its action and performances but critiqued the screenplay and VFX.
Controversies & Online Buzz:
The song “Aavan Javan” drew criticism for its choreography and perceived off-screen chemistry between the leads.
The song “Aavan Javan” drew criticism for its choreography and perceived off-screen chemistry between the leads.

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