Following the tremendous success of Pathaan, the Spy Universe emerged as the leading franchise in the countr. With Pathaan achieving all-time blockbuster status by becoming the first film to cross the 1000 crores mark in a single language. This success created immense excitement for upcoming Spy Universe films like Tiger 3 and WAR 2. However, the landscape took an unexpected turn in November when Tiger 3 faced a significant setback, turning the once-thriving Spy Universe into a lackluster and unappealing franchise.
Even Hrithik Roshan’s latest film, Fighter, although not part of the Spy Universe, found itself in a similar genre involving national security and Pakistan as the adversary. Despite boasting top-notch technical values, a grand scale, and a colossal budget, Fighter experienced poor advance bookings, indicating a waning interest from the audience in such themes.
Now, all attention is on WAR 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan and NTR. In the aftermath of Tiger 3’s disappointment, reports suggest that producer Aditya Chopra and his team are tirelessly refining the script to rectify any flaws observed in Tiger 3. The much-anticipated WAR 2, which initially had high expectations, suddenly found itself in a precarious position following Tiger 3’s reception. Fans are hopeful that the film will steer clear of the clichéd India vs. Pakistan narrative, which has become tiresome.
For NTR, this film holds immense significance as it aims to connect him with the mass audience in Hindi regions. Any misstep in the film could be detrimental to his progress. However, there is optimism that the collaboration of exceptional talents like Hrithik and NTR will elevate the hype as the release date approaches. The success of Fighter, with positive word of mouth, could also contribute to increasing the buzz around WAR 2.
The bottom line is Yash Raj Films must craft a truly compelling script for WAR 2, and Ayan Mukerji must deliver significantly in bringing that script to life on the big screen, doing justice to the talents of Hrithik and NTR.