War 2 Movie (2025): Release Date, Cast, Story, Photos, Trailer, Budget, Box Office & Everything You Need to Know
War 2 Trailer, Teaser & Videos
War 2 Movie Details
| Also known as | वॉर 2 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Dubbed in | Tamil, Telugu |
| Genres | Spy, Action, Adventure, Thriller |
| Release date | August 14, 2025 |
| Running time | 2hr 53min |
| Certificate | U/A |
| Starring | Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani |
| Directed by | Ayan Mukerji |
| Written by | Story: Aditya Chopra Screenplay: Shridhar Raghavan Dialogues: Abbas Tyrewala |
| Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
| Cinematography by | Benjamin Jasper ACS |
| Edited by | Aarif Sheikh |
| Music by | Background Music: Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara Music: Pritam |
| Production Company | Yash Raj Films |
| Distributor | Yash Raj Films |
About War 2 Movie
War 2 is the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 film War. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji, while the previous installment was directed by Siddharth Anand. It stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role, alongside new cast members N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Kiara Advani.
With this film, Jr. NTR is making his Bollywood debut, playing the villain opposite Hrithik Roshan. The film was shot over 150 days across six countries, including Spain. It is considered one of the most explosive Bollywood releases of 2025
Released on May 20, 2025, on the YRF YouTube channel, the teaser of War 2 has already crossed 34 million views. It features intense face-offs and high-octane action, creating a strong buzz online. However, some viewers criticized the visual effects and pointed out controversy around the release date mentioned.
War 2 is set to expand the YRF Spy Universe, with exciting cameos expected. Shah Rukh Khan is rumored to appear as Pathaan in a post-credit scene, possibly teasing future films like Tiger vs Pathaan or Pathaan 2. There’s also talk of John Abraham returning as Jim from Pathaan, likely through flashbacks or alternate storylines.
Alia Bhatt may make a brief appearance as she prepares for her role in Alpha, another film in the spy universe. While earlier reports hinted at Salman Khan’s involvement, he might only appear in a teaser cameo for the next Tiger film, keeping the focus on the face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR.
War 2 Cast & Characters
- Hrithik Roshan as Major Kabir Dhaliwal (Kaboo)
- Manthan Darji as young Kabir
- N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Major Vikram Chelapathi (Raghu)
- Hearty Singh as young Vikram (Raghu)
- Kiara Advani as Wing Commander Kavya Luthra, Sunil Luthra’s daughter
- Ashutosh Rana as Colonel Sunil Luthra
- Anil Kapoor as Colonel Vikrant Kaul, Chief of RAW
- Varun Badola as Defence Minister Vilasrao Sarang
- Arista Mehta as Ruhi Sahni, Kabir’s adoptive daughter
- K. C. Shankar as Gautam Gulati, Kali Head (India)
- Reshma Bombaywala as Kabir’s contractor
- Vijay Vikram Singh as a Military officer
- Karan Kishore as Karan, a RAW agent
- Imroz Maur as Imroz, a RAW agent
- Anupam Bhattacharya as Naval Commander
- Dumani as Michael Barbossa
- Benedict Garett as Alexis
- Hardip Dhupia as Captain Bakshi
- Ajit Koshy as General Kazi
- Hidayat Sami as Kali Head (Pakistan)
- Cesar Raton as Kali Head (Russia)
- Nelson Liao as Kali Head (China)
- Madhuri Bhatia as Kali Head (Bangladesh)
- Hemant Mahaur as Kali Head (Sri Lanka)
- Anil Rai as Kali Head (Myanmar)
- Kwon Sung Young as Japanese mob boss
Cameo appearances
- Soni Razdan as Nafisa Rahmani, Khalid’s mother
- Tiger Shroff as Captain Khalid Rahmani (archival footage)
- Vaani Kapoor as Naina Sahni (archival footage)
- Bobby Deol as an unnamed man in the post credit scene
War 2 Storyline (Plot)
It follows Kabir Dhaliwal, a former RAW agent, who, after going rogue, becomes a major threat to national security, and a special units officer, Vikram Chelapathi, is assigned to neutralize him.
War 2 Movie Release Date
War 2 was released in theatres on 14 August 2025, a day before India’s Independence Day in standard, IMAX, D-Box, ICE, 4DX, EPIQ, Dolby Cinema and other premium formats, with dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil, clashing with Coolie. It is the first Indian film to be shown and graded in the Dolby Cinema format.
War 2 – Where to Watch and Stream
The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Netflix.
War 2 Movie Budget
The production budget for War 2 is estimated at ₹300–400 crore, an increase from the ₹170 crore spent on its first installment, War. For their roles in the film, Hrithik Roshan reportedly charged ₹48 crore, Jr. NTR received ₹30 crore, and Kiara Advani was paid ₹15 crore. According to reports, the director, Ayan Mukerji, has charged ₹32 crore for directing the film.
War 2 Movie Box Office Collection
War 2 grossed ₹82 crore (US$9.7 million) worldwide on its opening day. The film’s worldwide gross crossed ₹150 crore (US$18 million) in two days. In its first week, the film’s worldwide gross crossed ₹200 crore (US$24 million).
War 2 Movie FAQs
Who is the director of War 2 movie?
The most anticipated movie, War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji, while the previous installment was directed by Siddharth Anand.
Who is the writer of War 2 movie?
The story of the film is written by Aditya Chopra, with a screenplay by Shridhar Raghavan and dialogues by Abbas Tyrewala.
Who are the lead actors in War 2 movie?
In War 2, Hrithik Roshan returns as Major Kabir Dhaliwal from the first film, War, while Jr. NTR and Kiara Advani join the cast in lead roles.
When will the War 2 be released?
War 2 is release in theaters on August 14, 2025. In addition to Hindi, it will also be available in dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil.
Where to watch War 2 movie?
You can watch War 2 in theaters from August 14, 2025. It is also be available in dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil.
Where to watch War 2 movie online?
War 2 will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Is War 2 a remake?
No, War 2 is not a remake. It is a direct sequel to the 2019 action thriller movie War, continuing the storyline within the YRF Spy Universe