War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, hit theatres on 14 August 2025 as part of the YRF Spy Universe. Mounted on a massive budget and positioned as one of the year’s biggest event films, it was expected to open strong across India.
But the film drew mixed-to-negative reviews for its weak storyline and underwhelming VFX.
Now, adding to the criticism, even members from within YRF’s own spy universe have voiced disappointment, with Pathaan’s assistant director Rajvir Ashar calling the film a “colossal” let-down.
Rajvir, who has worked as Siddharth Anand’s assistant director on films such as Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff’s War, and Fighter, was clearly upset after watching War 2. Sharing his review on Instagram, he 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.”
He further criticised the lack of emotional depth in the film, adding, “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 (YRF Spy Universe)!”
The internet seemed to agree with him. One user commented, “Truly the weakest film of the universe.” Another said, “The movie was so bad.” One wrote, “The only good thing about War 2 was Lord Bobby.” Another added, “Should end the Spyverse now.”
The YRF Spy Universe began with Ek Tha Tiger. Directed by Kabir Khan, it starred Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. This was followed by Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3 and now War 2. Another instalment, Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail and starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari and Bobby Deol, is scheduled for release on December 25.
About War 2
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is the sequel to the 2019 hit War and the sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe. The film marks Jr NTR’s Bollywood debut and also stars Kiara Advani and Ashutosh Rana, while Hrithik reprises his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal. Despite criticism, the film has managed to collect ₹145 crore in India and over ₹210 crore worldwide in three days.
(Also read: War 2 Day 3 Box Office Collection: Hrithik Roshan And Jr NTR Starrer Crosses 100 Crore Nett In Hindi, 160 Gross India And 210 Crore Worldwide Gross In 3 Days, Strictly Average )
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