War 2 Full Report: Cast, Release, Production & First Song “Aavan Jaavan” Unveiled

Mumbai / New Delhi, July 31, 2025 – War 2, the highly anticipated action thriller from the YRF Spy Universe, gears up for its global release on 14 August 2025, and the promotional wave has officially kicked off with the launch of its first romantic song.

Film Details & Cast

·        Director: Ayan Mukerji

·        Producer: Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films)

·        Story & Script: Shridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala

·        Budget: Approx. ₹400 crore—highest in YRF’s history

·        Lead Cast: Hrithik Roshan (Agent Kabir), Jr NTR (Agent Vikram), Kiara Advani (Kavya), supported by Anil Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana, and cameo appearances from Alia Bhatt and Sharvari

·        Part of the YRF Spy Universe, following hits like War (2019), Pathaan, and Tiger 3

Production & Filming

·        Filming began in October 2023, spanning over 150 days across India, Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, and more

·        Featured six major action sequences, international locales, and high-octane stunt work choreographed by top professionals

·        Hrithik later reflected on the gruelling schedule:

“149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, injuries…”

First Song: “Aavan Jaavan” Drops July 31

·        Released on 31 July 2025, timed with Kiara Advani’s birthday

·        Features Hrithik and Kiara in an elegant romantic dance sequence, filmed in Italy with scenic backdrops; stills show them dressed in coordinated white outfits, holding hands

·        Music by Pritam, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, vocals by Arijit Singh—the celebrated creative team behind Kesariya reunited for this track

·        Ayan Mukerji described it as “groovy and romantic,” calling the Italian shoot an immensely joyful memory

Buzz & Reactions

·        Online discussions emerged over widespread use of a trademark romantic forehead-touch pose across recent Bollywood posters—including War 2 and Saiyaara—leading to jokes about repetitive marketing tropes

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By Madhuri Banerjee