War 2 (soundtrack)

War 2
Soundtrack album cover
Soundtrack album by
Pritam, Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara
Released16 August 2025
Recorded2024–2025
StudioYRF Studios, Mumbai
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length22:01
LanguageHindi
LabelYRF Music
ProducerAditya Chopra
External audio
audio icon Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube
Singles from War 2
  1. "Aavan Jaavan"
    Released: 31 July 2025
  2. "Janaab-e-Aali"
    Released: 14 August 2025

War 2 is the soundtrack album to the 2025 film of the same name directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and a sequel to War (2019), the film stars Hrithik Roshan reprising his role from the predecessor alongside N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Kiara Advani. The soundtrack was composed by Pritam, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara composed the film score.

The soundtrack accompanied the four tracks composed by Pritam, and four themes produced and curated by Sanchit and Ankit Balhara. Pritam's compositions were released separately as singles, and the album was released by YRF Music on 16 August 2025.

Development

In March 2024, it was announced that Pritam would compose the soundtrack for War 2, marking his second film in the YRF Spy Universe following Tiger 3 (2023).[1] It also marked his second collaboration with Hrithik Roshan after Dhoom 2 (2006) and third with Mukerji after Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022). Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara were retained to compose the film score, marking their second collaboration with Pritam after Kalank (2019), and third film in the universe after War (2019) and Pathaan (2023).

The first single "Aavan Jaavan" choreographed by Bosco Martis featuring Roshan and Advani,[2] was shot in September 2024 in Italy's Venice, Lake Como, Naples, Tuscany, Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast.[3][4]

The second single "Janaab-e-Aali" featuring Roshan and Rao, also choreographed by Martis, was scheduled to be filmed in March 2025 featuring more than 500 background dancers;[5][6] however, it was delayed after Roshan sustained a leg injury during the rehearsals.[7] It was later filmed in the first week of July 2025 in Mumbai.[8]

The third single "Jeete Jeete" sung by Jubin Nautiyal, focuses on the childhood friendship of both Kabir and Vikram (Raghu). Another song composed by Pritam named "Tripping High" serves as a party single and its beats are merged with "Janaab-e-Aali" in the film.

Release

The first single titled "Aavan Jaavan" featuring Roshan and Advani and sung by Arijit Singh and Nikhita Gandhi was released on 31 July 2025, coinciding with Advani's 34th birthday.[9] The second single titled "Janaab-e-Aali" was teased on 7 August 2025.[10] However, the full song was premiered in theaters along with the film.[11] The full audio of the song was also released on 14 August 2025.[12] The soundtrack was released through YRF Music on 16 August, that included the earlier released singles.[13] Four tracks were also included to the album, which were the compositions from the background score given by the Balhara brothers.[14] This included the "Shaitan" song which was specially composed for NTR's character and had Telugu lyrics in all versions, alongside "Kabir Theme Reloaded", "War Theme 2.0" and "Raghu & Kaboo Theme".[15]

Track listing

Hindi

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Janaab-e-Aali"Amitabh BhattacharyaPritamSachet Tandon, Saaj Bhatt3:35
2."Aavan Jaavan"Amitabh BhattacharyaPritamArijit Singh, Nikhita Gandhi3:45
3."Jeete Jeete"Amitabh BhattacharyaPritamJubin Nautiyal3:10
4."Shaitan"Roll RidaSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaRoll Rida, Riya Duggal3:16
5."Kabir Theme Reloaded"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental1:29
6."War Theme 2.0"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental2:02
7."Raghu & Kaboo Theme"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental1:56
8."Tripping High"Tsumyoki, Brianna Supriyo, RANJ, Shreya PhukanPritamTsumyoki, Raghav Chaitanya, Poorvi Koutish, Brianna Supriyo, RANJ, Saaj Bhatt, Shreya Phukan, Dev Arijit2:48
Total length:22:01
Non-album single
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."War 2 Teaser[16]"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara–1:34

Telugu

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Salam Anali"Krishna KanthPritamNakash Aziz, Yazin Nizar3:35
2."Oopiri Ooyalaga"ChandrabosePritamShashwat Singh, Nikhita Gandhi3:45
3."Nuvvunte Naatho"ChandrabosePritamHaricharan3:09
4."Shaitan"Roll RidaSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaRoll Rida, Riya Duggal3:14
5."Kabir Theme Reloaded"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental1:29
6."War Theme 2.0"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental2:00
7."Raghu & Kaboo Theme"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental1:53
8."Tripping High"Tsumyoki, Brianna Supriyo, RANJ, Shreya PhukanPritamTsumyoki, Raghav Chaitanya, Poorvi Koutish, Brianna Supriyo, RANJ, Yazin Nizar, Shreya Phukan, Dev Arijit2:46
Total length:22:01

Tamil

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Kalaaba"Madhan KarkyPritamNakash Aziz, Yazin Nizar3:35
2."Ulagena Uruveduthaay"Madhan KarkyPritamShashwat Singh, Nikhita Gandhi3:45
3."Hey Nanba Nanba"Madhan KarkyPritamHaricharan3:09
4."Shaitan"Roll RidaSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaRoll Rida, Riya Duggal3:14
5."Kabir Theme Reloaded"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental1:29
6."War Theme 2.0"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental2:00
7."Raghu & Kaboo Theme"InstrumentalSanchit Balhara and Ankit BalharaInstrumental1:53
8."Tripping High"Tsumyoki, Brianna Supriyo, RANJ, Shreya PhukanPritamTsumyoki, Raghav Chaitanya, Poorvi Koutish, Brianna Supriyo, RANJ, Yazin Nizar, Shreya Phukan, Dev Arijit2:46
Total length:22:01

Reception

Kusumika Das from Times Now praised the film's music especially "Janaab-e-Aali" for its choreography and performance of both stars.[17] A reviewer from Bollywood Hungama found Pritam's music to be average, with "Aavan Jaavan" to be non-enticing while "Janaab-e-Aali" standing out. However, the background score by Balhara brothers was praised.[18] Titas Chowdhury of News18 praised the film's pumping background music, however she criticized the placing of songs in the film and considered them more as plot hurdles.[19] Vineeta Kumar from India Today criticized the film's song for being poorly placed and found background music to be unimpressive.[20] Mayur Sanap from Rediff praised the adrenaline thumping score by Balhara brothers however he called Pritam's music as strictly functional.[21]

References

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  2. ^ "Bosco Martis shares cool reel with War 2 star Hrithik Roshan; Watch Kiara Advani's special appearance". ottplay.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani to shoot romantic track for War 2 in Venice, Lake Como: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani dance on the streets of Italy while shooting War 2; pictures and videos leak". Hindustan Times. 24 September 2024. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR begin dance-off shoot for War 2". India Today. 4 March 2025. Archived from the original on 6 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR kick off War 2 dance sequence shoot in Andheri: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 4 March 2025. Archived from the original on 4 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  7. ^ "Hrithik Roshan's leg injury delays 'War 2' dance-off with Jr NTR to May: Report". Times of India. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  8. ^ "Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr gear up for one of the biggest dance numbers in War 2; shoot to commence tomorrow in Mumbai". Bollywood Hungama. 30 June 2025.
  9. ^ "War 2 song Aavan Jaavan: Hrithik Roshan-Kiara Advani romance in Italy, serve the hook step; Kiara slays in her bikini look. Watch". The Indian Express. 2025-07-31. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  10. ^ "War 2 song Janaab-e-Aali: Hrithik Roshan meets his match in Jr NTR, fans can't wait to watch dance-off on big screen". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Aditya Chopra to keep Hrithik Roshan – Jr NTR dance number under wraps until War 2 release". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  12. ^ "'Janaab-e-Aali' audio out now: Sachet Tandon, Saaj Bhatt and Pritam bring the heat in War 2's latest track". mirchi.in. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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  16. ^ "War 2 Teaser". YouTube Music. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
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  18. ^ "War 2 Movie Review: WAR 2 is the weakest film of the YRF Spy Universe". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  19. ^ "War 2 Review, Rating: Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR Bring Fire But Ayan Mukerji's Spy Thriller Runs Out Of Bullets". News18. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  20. ^ "War 2 review: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR take a world tour, story stays home". India Today. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  21. ^ Sanap, Mayur. "War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film". Rediff. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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