The highly anticipated teaser for War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, dropped on Tuesday, coinciding with Jr NTR’s 41st birthday. The film, a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Yash Raj Films. Set in the expanding YRF Spy Universe, the teaser offers a glimpse into a high-stakes showdown between Roshan’s returning character, Kabir, and Jr NTR, who plays a morally complex antagonist.
Roshan reprises his role with a darker, more intense edge, while Jr NTR’s character hints at multiple layers of complexity, promising a riveting hero-vs-villain dynamic. However, despite the buzz, the teaser has sparked a mixed response online.
While some fans lauded the screen presence and chemistry between the two stars, many took to social media to criticize the film’s visual effects. The most common complaint? The VFX looked like “cheap plastic backgrounds.” One user wrote, “YRF’s Spy Universe is their crown jewel, yet in 2025, their VFX still screams cheap plastic backgrounds? This hyped-up teaser is painfully generic.”
Another user compared the visual quality to a 90 mm rod, claiming the green screen work looked obvious and unpolished: “Asal motham green screen lo hesitant thelustundi… So, quality emaina update chese chance unte cheyyali ledhante ADP range output untadhi action scenes lo (sic).”
Several users found the teaser underwhelming, expressing hope that the full film would deliver a more compelling experience. One viewer remarked, “After watching #War2Teaser one thing is confirmed — TIGER’s legacy is unmatched. He will always remain the Father of the Spy Universe,” referring to Salman Khan’s iconic role as Tiger in the franchise.
Still, not all reactions were negative. Jr NTR’s fans praised his intense dialogue delivery and on-screen charisma, even suggesting he overshadowed Roshan in the teaser. “Jr NTR is the only best thing about #War2Teaser. His dialogue delivery & screen presence would easily overshadow Hrithik Roshan,” a fan shared, welcoming him to the YRF Spy Universe.
Supporters also hyped up the energy and explosive potential of the film. “Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR bring unmatched intensity and charisma. War 2 is gearing up to be an explosive cinematic showdown,” one post read. Another fan gushed, “One of the best teasers ever. Vere level elevations for two best superstars. Get ready for War on August 14th (sic).”
War 2 is the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe, following Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019), Pathaan (2023), and Tiger 3 (2023). The film follows Major Kabir Dhaliwal on a dangerous undercover mission to neutralize a new threat to the nation.
While the teaser has sparked both excitement and criticism, one thing is certain — the expectations are sky-high for this cinematic clash between two of Indian cinema’s most charismatic stars.
