War 2 Review: ⭐️⭐️✨(2.5/5) Big Action, Big Stars, But A Familiar Plot

Images: Yash Raj Films

Hrithik Roshan returns as Kabir in YRF’s action-packed spy sequel.

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Jr NTR debuts in Bollywood as elite agent Vikram.

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Storyline feels predictable, losing momentum in the film’s second half.

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Some VFX sequences, especially boat chase, disappoint despite huge budget.

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Emotional depth between leads hits occasionally but misses big moments.

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Jr NTR’s charisma balances Hrithik’s swag, making rivalry magnetic.

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War 2 Review: ⭐️⭐️✨(2.5/5) Big Action, Big Stars, But A Familiar Plot

August 12th, 2025

By Rohan Gaikwad