The cinematic battlefield ignites with the much-anticipated teaser of War 2, unveiled by Yash Raj Films on Tuesday to mark Jr NTR’s 42nd birthday. In just one minute and 34 seconds, the teaser delivers a visceral punch—offering a tantalizing glimpse into a film that promises to be a high-octane showdown between two of Indian cinema’s biggest powerhouses: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
Returning as the formidable RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal, Hrithik Roshan appears in a darker, bulkier, and more intense avatar than ever before. But the twist this time? He’s not just facing any enemy—he’s up against Jr NTR, who enters the YRF Spy Universe as the film’s main antagonist. And if the teaser is anything to go by, he’s not here to play nice.
And so it begins, @tarak9999. Be prepared, there is no place for mercy. Welcome to Hell.
Love,
Kabir. #War2Teaser out NOW. #War2 only in theatres from 14th August. Releasing in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. @advani_kiara #AyanMukerji @yrf #YRFSpyUniverseHindi -… pic.twitter.com/K2Tu7lNbik
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) May 20, 2025
Fire Meets Fury
The teaser opens with Jr NTR’s chilling voiceover, “I’ve been watching you for a while, Kabir. India’s best soldier. RAW’s best agent. You were. Not anymore. You do not know me. But soon… you will. Get ready for war!”
What follows is a visual symphony of slick action choreography and breathtaking stunts—Jr NTR leaping onto a moving train, Hrithik slicing through enemies with swords, bullets tearing through the air, sledgehammers smashing into the ground, and explosions lighting up every frame.
A standout moment features the two racing across water on jet surfers, while another sees them engage in hand-to-hand combat with knuckle blades. Hrithik’s arms—chiseled and combat-ready—make a statement of their own, flexing both muscle and menace.
Kiara Advani Joins the Spy Universe
The teaser also briefly introduces Kiara Advani, who sizzles on screen, adding both glamour and mystery to the action-packed narrative. Though the makers have kept her character under wraps, glimpses of her dancing with Hrithik and donning a bikini hint at a dynamic presence in the film—potentially as Kabir’s ally, or perhaps something more.
A Ruthless Comeback for Kabir
“And so it begins,” Hrithik wrote on X, sharing the teaser along with a new poster of War 2. “@tarak9999, be prepared, there is no place for mercy. Welcome to Hell. Love, Kabir.”
Kabir’s return was first teased in the post-credit scene of Tiger 3 (2023), sparking fan frenzy. With War 2, the makers promise a meaner, deadlier Kabir who won’t stop at anything to complete his mission—even if it means confronting the most dangerous adversary he’s ever faced.
Set for a grand theatrical release on August 14, 2025, War 2 is not just a sequel—it’s a spectacle. As fans eagerly await the film’s release, one thing is clear: the war has only just begun.
By Sulagna Kar