On the occasion of NTR Jr's birthday, Yash Raj Films released a trailer for its forthcoming Spy Universe film, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr, and Kiara Advani. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji of Brahmastra, with Aditya Chopra, Shridhar Raghavan, and Abbas Tyrewala as the writers, according to IMDb. War 2 is expected to be released on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, creating a sense of anticipation in the audience.
The teaser begins with a commentary by NTR's antagonist, telling Hrithik's character Kabir, “I’ve been watching you for a while, Kabir. India’s best soldier. RAW’s best agent. You were, but not anymore. You do not know me, but you will...soon,” he says. We then see combat sequences on a train, jet, boats, and within an ice cave — all pointing to a high-octane spy action thriller. The last portions of the teaser hint at a battle between Kabir and NTR's mysterious character.
Hrithik tweeted the 1-minute, 34-second trailer on X (previously Twitter), welcoming Jr. NTR to the franchise. Staying true to his on-screen character, Kabir, Hrithik delivered a challenging greeting to NTR Jr, writing, "And so it begins, @tarak9999. Prepare; there is no room for mercy. Welcome to hell. "Love, Kabir." Responding to Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR posted: "Mercy doesn't exist where I come from, Kabir. I am ready for the WAR, @iHrithik sir!!!"
The teaser has elicited a wide spectrum of reactions. Several supporters expressed their encouragement and support with comments such as "This looks intense. Wishing the team massive success.", "Mass Blockbuster War 2, both Hrithik and Jr NTR presented so well by Ayan. And what an insane aura and screen presence Hrithik Roshan has, mass" and "Great combo." While another person criticised the teaser for using similar plots, stunts, action sequences, and camera angles.