War 2 Creates History Overseas, Leaves Bollywood Stunned!

Yash Raj Films’ War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is already turning out to be a record-breaking blockbuster—and it hasn’t even released. In fact, it hasn’t even dropped a teaser, trailer, poster, or song. Yet the film is setting new benchmarks in international advance bookings, especially in North America, where it has just achieved something no Indian film has ever done before.

According to the latest reports, War 2 has surpassed the advance pre-sales records of every Indian film in North America. This includes not just recent hits like Pathaan, Jawan, and Animal, but also massive global successes like RRR and Baahubali 2. These are titles that created history with their global reach, but War 2 is now leading the pack—months ahead of release.

So what exactly is causing this pre-release hysteria? The answer lies in two words: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. While Hrithik reprises his role from the original War (2019), Jr NTR is joining the YRF Spy Universe for the first time—and his fanbase, especially in the Telugu-speaking states and overseas, is proving to be a major force. Their combined stardom is pushing the hype to levels not seen before for a Hindi film, particularly one that hasn’t officially begun promotions yet.

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, who previously helmed Brahmāstra, and backed by YRF’s spy franchise machinery, War 2 is set for release on Independence Day 2025. The film is expected to be a critical chapter in the YRF Spy Universe, which already includes blockbusters like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Pathaan, and War.

What makes this achievement all the more staggering is the fact that War 2 has outperformed full-fledged releases without revealing a single frame. The overseas audience’s response is a clear indicator: this film isn’t just a sequel—it’s a phenomenon in the making.