{"id":5062,"date":"2025-08-13T23:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T23:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/war-2-first-review-out-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-deliver-one-of-the-biggest-blockbusters-of-2025-bollywood-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T23:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T23:14:12","slug":"war-2-first-review-out-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-deliver-one-of-the-biggest-blockbusters-of-2025-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/war-2-first-review-out-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-deliver-one-of-the-biggest-blockbusters-of-2025-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"War 2 FIRST Review Out: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR Deliver One Of The Biggest Blockbusters Of 2025 | Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9504174\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 14, 2025, 03:52 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9504174\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1334677818 asubttl-schema\">War 2 FIRST Review Out: Early reactions for War 2 are sky-high as fans call it the \u201cbiggest blockbuster of 2025,\u201d praising Hrithik and Jr NTR\u2019s chemistry and action spectacle.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1334677818 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR set screens ablaze in War 2, releasing August 14.\" title=\"Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR set screens ablaze in War 2, releasing August 14.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1334677818\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR set screens ablaze in War 2, releasing August 14.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">The adrenaline-fuelled War 2 has landed in theatres amid enormous hype, and early reactions on X suggest it could be the biggest blockbuster of 2025. Fans are hailing it as a \u201cthrill ride&#8221; packed with action, suspense, and emotional stakes, praising the crackling chemistry between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is the latest chapter in Yash Raj Films\u2019 ever-expanding Spy Universe. Hrithik Roshan returns as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, but this time the stakes are even higher \u2014 Kabir has gone rogue, emerging as India\u2019s most dangerous villain. In his much-awaited Bollywood debut, Jr NTR steps in as elite agent Vikram, tasked with bringing Kabir down. What follows is a globe-trotting cat-and-mouse chase spanning multiple countries, punctuated by jaw-dropping stunts, tense face-offs, and an emotional undercurrent that fans say \u201chits hard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/bollywood\/coolie-vs-war-2-movie-review-live-updates-rajinikanth-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-kiara-advani-movie-ratings-day-1-box-office-collection-liveblog-9504061.html\"><strong>ALSO READ |<\/strong> Coolie Vs War 2 Review, Release LIVE Updates<\/a> <\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><strong>Pre-Sales Surge Past Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Even before audiences got a glimpse of the final product, War 2 was rewriting box office forecasts. Advance booking numbers soared after Telugu state ticket sales went live, with BookMyShow recording over 20,000 ticket sales per hour at peak demand.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">As per Sacnilk, prior to Telugu bookings, the film had already grossed around Rs 10 crore (with block seats) for its Hindi version\u2019s opening day. Post the Telugu surge, analysts are predicting an opening day tally north of Rs 45 crore across languages, with opening weekend projections aiming for the Rs 150 crore worldwide mark.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>Early Reviews Point To A Blockbuster<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">While full critic reviews are still incoming, fan reactions on X are overwhelmingly positive. Viewers are raving about the scale of the action set pieces and  Hrithik and Jr NTR\u2019s performances.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">One enthusiastic fan wrote: \u201cWAR 2 is one HELL OF A RIDE; Full suspense, thrills and chills! And we are not ready for the heartbreak yet.&#8221; Another said, \u201cJr NTR is an absolute BEAST in #War2! His raw energy, intense action, and unmatched charisma set the screen on FIRE! This blockbuster is a perfect 5\/5 \u2013 a cinematic masterpiece!&#8221; (sic) <\/p>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udf1f Jr NTR is an absolute BEAST in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/War2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#War2<\/a>! His raw energy, intense action, and unmatched charisma set the screen on FIRE! \ud83d\udd25 This blockbuster is a perfect 5\/5 \u2013 a cinematic masterpiece! \ud83d\udc2f\ud83d\udca5One man show of Tarak \ud83d\udc2f\ud83d\udc2f\ud83d\udc05 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JrNTR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#JrNTR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/War2Review?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#War2Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NTR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#NTR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0Hrg3roeRw\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/0Hrg3roeRw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 South Digital Media (@SDM_official1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SDM_official1\/status\/1955705557135855734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">With the Independence Day holiday providing a prime release window, War 2 looks set to dominate both the box office and social media chatter in the coming days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/shrishti-negi-14989.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Shrishti Negi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. 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