War 2 Trailer: NTR’s explosive style earns praise

The highly anticipated trailer for “War 2,” the latest chapter in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe, dropped today, sending fans into a frenzy with its high-octane action and gripping narrative.

NTR’s debut

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, alongside South Indian superstar NTR, who makes his Bollywood debut as a formidable antagonist. The 2-minute-35-second trailer has taken the internet by storm, with Jr NTR’s commanding screen presence earning widespread acclaim from fans and netizens alike.

The trailer opens with Hrithik Roshan’s intense voiceover, where he vows to sacrifice his identity and family to become a “nameless, faceless shadow” for his country.

Enter Jr NTR, introduced in a striking shirtless avatar aboard a ship, exuding raw intensity as he pledges to fight battles others cannot. The trailer teases an epic clash of ideologies, with both characters declaring “India First” before engaging in a high-stakes showdown filled with jaw-dropping action sequences, including mid-ocean stunts, car chases, and explosions.

Fans are thrilled

A subtle nod to the 2019 War film, featuring a glimpse of Tiger Shroff’s character, ties the narrative to its predecessor, while Kiara Advani’s action-packed role as a cybersecurity expert and Kabir’s love interest adds further intrigue.

Jr NTR’s Bollywood debut has been a focal point of excitement, and fans have not held back their praise. Social media platforms are abuzz with reactions lauding his dynamic performance.

Netizens have called NTR’s performance “electrifying” and “mind-blowing,” with many praising his emotional range and fierce avatar.

VFX not great

The trailer’s high-energy action, paired with powerful dialogues by Abbas Tyrewala and a rousing score by Pritam, has been hailed as a visual spectacle, though some users noted concerns about the VFX quality, particularly a controversial speedboat-on-F1-track scene. Despite these critiques, the consensus is that NTR’s commanding presence and the trailer’s promise of a “tandav” (dance of destruction) have set the stage for a blockbuster.

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe, following hits like Pathaan and Tiger 3. The film, also starring Kiara Advani and Ashutosh Rana, is set for a grand release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, coinciding with India’s Independence Day weekend. With over 7,500 screens booked globally and a three-week exclusive IMAX run, the stage is set for an explosive cinematic event.