First reactions to Hrithik Roshan – The Times of Bengal

The first reviews of War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, are out – and they might help you decide whether the movie will be a hit or a flop.

Published: August 13, 2025 8:18 AM IST

War 2 Review OUT: The Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani starrer is just a day away from release, i.e. August 14. With strong action and a star-studded cast, War 2 has generated significant buzz on social media. The high-octane actioner is considered one of the most-awaited releases of 2025 and will clash at the box office with Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna’s Coolie. The first review of War 2 has now surfaced on X. Here’s what it says about the film.

Will War 2 be a hit or a flop?

One of the social media handles, @movireview_hub, wrote about War 2, sharing what insiders are saying about the movie. The film has good action sequences and Hrithik Roshan is the main highlight of the movie who carries the film on his shoulders. The tweet can be read as, “Good Action Sequences #HrithikRoshan carries film on his shoulder, while #JrNTR compliments. Dance face off between duo is treat to eyes. There is Routine Story Line -VFX is shady, esp wrt #JrNTR role -#TigerShroff will be missed -Movie for Action lovers, average for others, #Fighter > #War2” (sic.)

Another tweet is also going viral on social media regarding War 2. According to @Its_Cinehub, the inside reports of War 2 are very impressive. Both Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR will be loved after the release of film. The tweet read, “The INSIDE REPORTS of #War2 is SUPER DUPER GOOD 🔥🔥🔥🧨🧨🧨 Both #HrithikRoshan and #JrNTR are going to be TALK OF THE NATION after the release of the film ✅💥💥💥💥”.

War 2 will be getting a tough competition from…

War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, has been shot in India, Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Russia, and Japan. According to media reports, the film has a budget of Rs 200 crore. It will be released in theatres in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The movie will clash with Rajinikanth’s Coolie as they share the same release date.

Fans had been buzzing about explosive end-credit appearances from Tiger or Pathaan, but sources have now confirmed the plan has changed. It has been reported that War 2 will act as a buildup for the next chapter of the YRF Spy Universe – Alpha starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.