'war 2' teaser ignites debate: netizens react with mixed reviews - the statesman

Just when fans were celebrating NTR Jr.’s 42nd birthday with cake and hashtags, YRF decided to turn up the heat — by dropping the teaser for ‘War 2’. And let’s just say, the internet is

‘not’ calm. Within minutes of the teaser going live, social media exploded with reactions — some stunned, some thrilled, and others, well, not completely sold. Advertisement Why? Because

this isn’t just a teaser. It’s an all-out adrenaline rush where Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. go head-to-head in what looks like the biggest face-off of the year. Advertisement Clocking in just

over a minute, the ‘War 2’ teaser wastes zero time in playing nice. From the first frame, we’re in the middle of chaos: choppers slicing the skies, cars somersaulting mid-air, and bullets

flying like it’s Diwali. And there they are — Hrithik and NTR Jr., walking straight into battle mode. The visual? Pure cinematic testosterone. NTR Jr., known for his commanding screen

presence in the South, is bringing major heat in his first YRF outing. Clad in tactical gear and armed to the teeth, he’s a force of fury. Hrithik, cool and calculated as ever, brings back

the brooding charm from the first ‘War’, only this time, he’s facing a whole new level of danger. ALSO READ: ‘WAR 2’ TEASER DROPS: HRITHIK ROSHAN AND NTR JR. FACE OFF IN ULTIMATE ACTION

SHOWDOWN Adding a surprise twist, Kiara Advani shows up briefly in the teaser. While we only get glimpses, there’s definitely some chemistry brewing with Hrithik. A little romance in the

middle of the carnage? Why not. But it’s the fan reactions that are stealing the spotlight. On X (formerly Twitter), fans wrote their opinions: > The Ayan Mukherji Shot … YJHD, Brahmāstra

 and now War2 that close > up face is mandatory in entry scenes pic.twitter.com/iZ8cQr2d44 >  > — Kabir (@Reykabiraa) May 20, 2025 > Same Person , Same Outfit.. >  > Just 

Time Matters @tarak9999 #JrNTR #War2 pic.twitter.com/vyEUQJlgyd >  > — (@Editsntr) May 20, 2025 > Hopefully they polish the VFX before release❗ >  > The green screen is way 

too obvious right now.#War2 > pic.twitter.com/Y9fVWKVFg1 >  > — Mohammed Ihsan (@ihsan21792) May 20, 2025 > Bhai Hrithik is Madman.He hypes his Co-Stars coz he knows once > 

assets drop everyone will hype him only > The Greek God#War2 #HrithikRoshan pic.twitter.com/2lGalNrxzP >  > — 『Ꭺ 』 (@iluffy05) May 20, 2025 > Nannu ammana buthulu thittana 

parledhu >  > Tiger mathram hrithik ni dominate chesi dhobbadu . >  > Get ready for war #War2Teaser #HappyBirthdayNTR #War2 > pic.twitter.com/puKTsCW8e7 >  > — Rebal 

Relangi (@RebalRelang) May 20, 2025 However, not everyone’s on board. Some fans were quick to compare the teaser to the original ‘War’ (2019), starring Hrithik and Tiger Shroff. Both leads

shared the teaser on Instagram, making sure their fans across India — and across languages — got the memo. Hrithik posted with the line, “The calm is over… The storm begins!” while NTR Jr.

dropped a fiery caption: “Double the fire. Double the fury. Pick your side.” Directed by Ayan Mukerji (‘Brahmāstra’), ‘War 2’ is part of the ever-growing YRF Spy Universe and hits theatres

on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. Advertisement