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War 2 (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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War 2 is a 2025 action thriller directed by Ayan Mukerji, starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Vikram, Hrithik Roshan and Ashutosh Rana. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes and earned $6.2 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
worldwide gross
$6.2M
Echo Score
51
budget
$30M
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War 2 (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 50m (170 min)
Director
Ayan Mukerji
Original language
Hindi
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is War 2 About?

The premise of War 2 without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Rogue operative Kabir has turned into India’s most dangerous antagonist. In response, the nation dispatches its elite special‑agent, Vikram, to track him down. The two lethal forces collide across borders in a high‑stakes cat‑and‑mouse chase, forcing each to confront impossible moral choices.

War 2 Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • yrf spy universe
  • spy
  • action hero
  • spy action
  • epic action
  • spy thriller
  • globetrotting adventure
  • action epic
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Cast & crew

War 2 Cast & Characters

N.T. Rama Rao Jr. leads the cast as Vikram, with Hrithik Roshan as Kabir Dhaliwal and Ashutosh Rana as Colonel Sunil Luthra. Directed by Ayan Mukerji; 4 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ayan Mukerji

More films directed by Ayan Mukerji: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Wake Up Sid.

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Ratings

War 2 Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate War 2 5.1/10. Our Echo Score gives it 51/100, strongest in character & emotion (60) and weakest in art & craft (40).

51 /100

War 2 Echo Score Breakdown

War 2 presents a polarized experience, with its large‑scale spectacle counterbalanced by notable shortcomings. Critics highlight formulaic storytelling, uneven direction, and subpar visual effects, while some viewers celebrate the star power and nonstop action. The film’s ambition to blend a spy thriller with political overtones results in a disjointed narrative that fails to satisfy consistently. Consequently, the movie lands in the low‑mid range, reflecting mixed but overall tepid reception.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 40

    In terms of art and craft, the film struggles with direction and visual execution. Critics repeatedly note poor editing, lazy writing, and embarrassingly bad visual effects, while a few users praise the global locations and spectacle. The disparity between occasional visual appeal and dominant technical flaws yields a low assessment of the movie's overall craftsmanship.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances are a focal point of divergence. Some critics describe the leads as posturing and lacking depth, yet numerous users applaud Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR for charisma and chemistry. Supporting roles receive limited attention. The mixed feedback leads to a moderately positive but not strong rating for character work.

  • Story & Flow 50

    The story and flow receive a balanced mix of praise and criticism. Critics label the plot as formulaic, overly serious, and lacking coherence, whereas several users find the narrative enjoyable and commendable for its twists. Issues such as clichéd beats and uneven pacing persist, resulting in an average assessment of the film's storytelling.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    Sensory experience, encompassing sound and visual style, is viewed through contrasting lenses. While a subset of viewers rave about exhilarating action sequences, dynamic stunts, and a compelling soundtrack, many critics point to poor VFX and inconsistent sound design. The overall impression is slightly above neutral, reflecting both high‑octane moments and technical shortcomings.

  • Rewatch Factor 50

    Rewatch factor is influenced by the film's entertainment value versus its structural flaws. Enthusiastic fans cite nonstop action and star appeal as reasons to revisit, whereas critics and dissatisfied viewers emphasize formulaic plot and fatigue from lengthy runtime. This split yields a middling score, indicating limited but not negligible replay interest.

Plot

War 2 Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in War 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kabir Dhaliwal [Hrithik Roshan] operates as a freelance mercenary for various international clients in 2024, five years after going rogue and eliminating Saurabh and Rizwan Ilyasi. After assassinating a gangster in Japan, he is drugged and transported to India by a German client, where he crosses paths with the Kali Cartel — a powerful criminal syndicate composed of members from India and nearby nations, bent on infiltrating and shaping the Indian government. The cartel offers Kabir their cooperation, unaware that two years earlier Colonel Sunil Luthra [Ashutosh Rana] had secretly tasked him with infiltrating the organization, crafting the public image that Kabir was a rogue agent cut off from RAW.

Full summary

The whole story of War 2, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

War 2 Box Office & Budget

War 2 grossed $6.2 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 21% of what it cost. $3.1 million came from the US and Canada and $3.1 million (50%) from the rest of the world.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.2M

21% of its budget back

US & Canada
$3.1M
International
$3.1M
Budget
$30M
US & Canada 50% Rest of the world 50%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know War 2?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the cartel that Kabir is recruited by?

Details

War 2 Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “War2” and “వార్ 2”.

Also known as
  • War2
  • వార్ 2
  • வார் 2
  • Războiul 2
  • 宝莱坞双雄之战2
  • جنگ 2
  • מלחמה 2
  • حرب ٢
  • 寶萊塢雙雄之戰 2

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FAQ

War 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of War 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is War 2?

War 2 runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).

When was War 2 released?

War 2 was released on August 14, 2025.

Who directed War 2?

War 2 was directed by Ayan Mukerji.

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Who is in the cast of War 2?

War 2 stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Vikram, Hrithik Roshan as Kabir Dhaliwal and Ashutosh Rana as Colonel Sunil Luthra, among 4 credited actors.

How much did War 2 make at the box office?

War 2 grossed $6.2 million worldwide ($3.1 million domestic, $3.1 million international) on a budget of $30 million.

How is War 2 rated?

War 2 has 5.1/10 on IMDb.

Does War 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. War 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is War 2 in?

The original language of War 2 is Hindi.

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