War 2: Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR's actioner slimmed down; Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt cameos teased

Summary:

• War 2 runtime reduced from 183 to 170 minutes for a faster pace.

• Makers resubmitting the revised cut and post-credit scene for CBFC approval.

• Sequel may feature big-star cameos, expanding YRF’s spy universe.

As per the latest report, to make War 2 more concise, the makers have cut scenes that feature Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani. After receiving authorisation from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on August 6 for its original runtime of 183 minutes, the Ayan Mukerji-directed action thriller will now reapply for certification with a revised duration of 170 minutes.

War 2 runtime shortened

A Mid Day report stated that those in the know say it was decided upon in an effort to speed up the film, especially its second half. The source disclosed to the tabloid a significant reduction of 13 minutes. Even as the visual effects team continued their work, they submitted a longer, raw cut to ensure the film's timely release in international markets. The shortened theatrical version now more closely reflects the makers' initial idea, according to a source.

The creative team's goal, according to the same source, was to keep the story captivating from beginning to end. They revealed that in order to create a more compelling and tightly edited film, the decision was made internally to resubmit it for extra editing.

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Moviegoers will witness the updated, supposedly more streamlined version in theatres. The team is also preparing a separate certification for the film's post-credit sequence, which they plan to submit this week.

Speculation around cameos in post-credit scene

Rumour has it that YRF spy universe's Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan, Salman Khan as Tiger, and Alpha actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari will all be appearing in the post-credit scene of War 2. However, the makers have not disclosed any details or the significance of this sequence.

With the first-ever onscreen outing of Hrithik and Jr NTR, War 2, releasing on August 14, 2025, is sure to be among the most awaited Hindi films this year. It follows Siddharth Anand's 2019 smash hit, War, which featured Hrithik along with Tiger Shroff. The linked spy universe that encompasses films such as Pathaan and Tiger 3 is anticipated to be expanded upon in this sequel, directed by Ayan Mukerji.

FAQs:

Q: What is the runtime of War 2?

A: The new runtime of War 2 is 170 minutes, reduced from the original 183 minutes.

Q: Who stars in War 2?

A: War 2 features Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani in lead roles, with Ayan Mukerji directing.

Q: Are there cameo appearances in War 2?

A: Yes, the post-credit scene is rumoured to feature Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Sharvari.