War 2 Trailer Review: Hrithik vs Jr. NTR Face off gets dark, but Misses the Massy Punch –

War 2 Trailer Review Movie Talkies:

The much-awaited trailer of War 2 is finally out, and it has already sparked major conversations online. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, the film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and serves as the next chapter in YRF’s Spy Universe. While the 2019 original War, directed by Siddharth Anand, was all about slick action and mass hysteria with the Hrithik-Tiger face-off, War 2 takes a darker and more serious route. Watch the trailer here:

The trailer sets a grim and intense tone right from the beginning. Hrithik returns as Kabir, and this time his rival is none other than Jr. NTR, who comes with a non appealing accent. The overall vibe feels more restrained. There are fast-paced action sequences and sleek visuals, but the energy doesn’t match the high-adrenaline, whistle-worthy moments that the first film delivered.

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Kiara Advani makes a stylish entry, though her role seems to be more of a supporting nature in the trailer. Ayan Mukerji’s direction leans into a more emotionally heavy and gritty zone rather than full-on masala action. Or it might just be his trick to keep everything under wraps untill the release.

While fans expected a massy face-off, what we get is more grounded and realistic tension. That might work for some, but the typical action blockbuster audience may feel it lacks punch. Still, the film benefits from massive scale, top stars, and a big release date—Independence Day, August 14.

Even if the pre-release buzz is currently a notch below the first War, we can expect strong box office numbers due to inflated ticket rates, larger screens, and high fan interest. W2 is easily the biggest Hindi film of the year, so public will be going for it regardless of what critics have to say. But for long run, it will need that good word of mouth to sustain well on weekdays. Whether this darker spy thriller wins over the audience remains to be seen, but War 2 surely sets the stage for an intense Hrithik vs. Jr. NTR showdown. Let's see how it goes.

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