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NTR seems to have faced criticism from both ends with his decision to star in War 2. In Bollywood, sections of the audience — including Hrithik Roshan’s fans — are trolling him, claiming the film’s failure was due to his presence. Meanwhile, Telugu audiences feel the movie’s format doesn’t suit their taste.

The problem lies in the approach. Declaring a film as “Pan-India” doesn’t make it one. Successful examples like Pushpa, Kantara, and KGF were rooted deeply in their local culture, and their authenticity helped them naturally earn nationwide appeal. War 2, however, lacks that cultural grounding and instead leans heavily into a superhero-style narrative.

The film features RAW agents performing over-the-top stunts — from battling on a flying airplane above the clouds to fighting on a running train with a car aboard. Such feats might work for Superman or Spiderman, but in this context, they felt unrealistic, drawing trolls instead of delivering the intended thrill.

Ultimately, it appears NTR’s choice to be part of this project has sparked more criticism than appreciation.