Hrithik Roshan and War 2 was anticipated to be a major hit since it was first announced. Ayan Mukerji achieved a remarkable casting feat with the espionage
thriller. Nevertheless, upon its debut on August 14, the film faced significant criticism for its weak narrative and subpar visual effects. The unfavorable reviews hindered War 2’s performance at the box office. Now, two months later, the film is available for streaming on Netflix.
Public Reactions to War 2
War 2 launched on Netflix on October 9. Viewers shared their thoughts about the film on social media. The initial responses to the espionage thriller are varied. Commending Ayan for showcasing Hrithik and Jr NTR in an impressive manner, one user remarked, “I’m convinced the Twitter crowd is on something. #War2 isn’t as terrible as you all claimed. In fact, it was engaging. A solid entertaining experience. Keep criticizing harmless, enjoyable films, but let’s see how Animal performs.” Another user tweeted, “You guys should just kiss already, please mannnn….Their chemistry is off the charts, believe it or not.” A fan commented, “#War2’s action sequences paired with the background music gave me chills, especially the aerial scene! Ayan Mukerji is the man. It’s amusing how our Indian audience, particularly Telugu viewers, seeks logic in Indian action films but not in Hollywood ones.”
I'm convinced Twitter audience does some drugs. #War2 ain't as bad as ya'll claimed.😭 In fact, it was interesting. A good entertaining watch.
— 𝐚. (@xMiss_Optimistx) October 9, 2025
Keeping dissing harmless, watchable movies but yeah let's Animal a blockbuster.🤢#War2OnNetflix
#War2 action scenes with BGM pure goosebumps 🔥 especially the flight sequence! 🥵
— Chittoor District NTRFans (@ChittoorNTRFans) October 9, 2025
Ayan Mukerji is the Man 🔥
Funny how our Indian audience, especially Telugu audiences, look for logic in Indian action movies but not in Hollywood ones 😄pic.twitter.com/wKy3f089xx
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One viewer claimed War 2 surpassed Rajinikanth’s Coolie, stating, “How on earth did #War2 get so many negative reviews? What were you expecting from a spy universe? It’s clearly superior to the film it competed against.” Another user tweeted, “By the way, #War2 is better than #Coolie. I apologize for defending Coolie and questioning the clash before it came out.”
How the fuck did #War2 receive so many negative reviews? What did you guys expect from spy universe? Easily better than the movie it clashed with.#War2OnNetflixpic.twitter.com/nRuAO1dQNv
— EchoMystic (@mystic_echoes_) October 9, 2025
Btw, #War2 is better than #Coolie
— Cinemapedia (@cinemapedia1) October 9, 2025
I am sorry for fighting for Coolie & challenging the clash before release
🙌🙏 pic.twitter.com/Q6f6phqzMR
Conversely, one user remarked, “WAR 2 is so mediocre that it’s bad. @iHrithik & @tarak9999 gave their all, but unfortunately, they were in the wrong hands. Their introductions were awful and oh my goodness! The VFX! It’s so..... Dreadful. I mean, come on, it was clear this project lacked conviction.” Another shared, “Mediocre VFX, clichéd plot, borrowed elements of Kiara from Dipika & a glamorous location (just a savior)!! Overall nonsense! @tarak9999 @iHrithik expected genuine action and performance, not something like anime…@mukherjeeayan one successful South Indian film can’t always bail you out!”
#war2 in nutshell
— Sunil Kumar (@Sunildapper) October 9, 2025
Average VFX, orthodox storyline, Copied vitals of Kiara from Dipika & exotic location (just a saviour)!! Overall bullshit! @tarak9999 @iHrithik expected some real action and acting, not like anime…@mukherjeeayan one hit south Indian movie can’t save you always!
WAR 2 is so mid that it's bad.@iHrithik & @tarak9999 did their best but sadly they were in the wrong hands.
— Akshat Toppo (@ak_shutit) October 9, 2025
Their entries were terrible and Oh my god! The VFX! It's so..... Pathetic. I mean come on man, It was pretty evident that this project had no conviction. #War2 #Netflix
Details on War 2
War 2 also featured Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Ashutosh Rana. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the movie was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
DISCLAIMER: The article is a compilation of thoughts posted by netizens doing the rounds on the subject. Ideas expressed do not reflect the view of Times Network.
