The much-anticipated film War 2, the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, is set to hit theatres on August 14, 2025. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the first installment featured Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, and Vaani Kapoor in lead roles. The sequel has stirred immense excitement, with Kiara Advani and Jr NTR joining Hrithik Roshan as the new cast.
The teaser for War 2 was unveiled on May 20, 2025, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response, amplifying the anticipation among fans. Riding the wave of excitement, director Ayan Mukerji took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note expressing gratitude for the love and enthusiasm surrounding the film, now just 12 weeks away from release.
Sharing behind-the-scenes photos with Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, and Jr NTR, Ayan wrote, “EXCITING TIMES. With the release of our movie’s teaser a few days ago, and 12 weeks to go before our big beautiful movie hits theatres, feels like the right time for me to share some thoughts.” He further revealed that while the film offers grand spectacle and high-energy entertainment, what inspires him the most is the powerful, dramatic story at its core.
“The core of this movie is very powerful and has a dramatic story — which really surprised me the first time I heard its script, and has been extremely exciting (and challenging) for me to bring to life!” Ayan shared. He expressed eagerness for audiences to experience the full journey of War 2’s story, which he described as “a new and deeper dive into the spy universe genre.”
Acknowledging that it was the first time he was officially speaking about the film, Ayan expressed his deep appreciation for the cast and crew, especially the lead actors. “With a special mention here to my lovely Kiara, who is a ray of sunshine in the movie and a dear friend in my life today,” he said warmly.
Ayan also highlighted the foundational support from Aditya Chopra, praising him as an incredible mentor. He credited Aditya Chopra for the opportunity to collaborate with the “once-in-a-lifetime duo” of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, whom he described as “giants” who have brought not just star power, but also drama and depth to their characters.
“I cannot wait for our audiences to experience the magical work that these two giants have created in War 2… not just with their mega movie-star energy, but with the drama and depth that they have brought to their characters,” concluded Ayan.
He also hinted at more exciting revelations to come, keeping the anticipation alive for the magic War 2 promises to deliver. Fans can look forward to an intense, thrilling cinematic experience when the film releases this August.
Sources By Agencies
