War (2019)
DirectorSiddharth Anand
StarringHrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Vaani Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana
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Best for: Action-thriller fans who enjoy stylish spy-versus-spy stories and the Hrithik Roshan–Tiger Shroff pairing.
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War OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 2 October 2019 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 29 November 2019 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 58 days |
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
War Collection: all movies in order
- War (2 October 2019) · this movie
- War 2 (13 August 2025)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's War Collection.
War story (no spoilers)
War follows Khalid Rahmani, a soldier assigned to hunt down Kabir Dhaliwal, his former mentor who has gone rogue. Kabir taught Khalid everything he knows, so the mission becomes a personal test of loyalty and skill. As Khalid tracks Kabir across international locations, the two engage in a series of confrontations that blend hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and high-speed chases. The film is a Hindi-language action thriller with adventure elements, running 152 minutes. It also introduces Naina Verma, an intelligence officer, and Sunil Luthra, Khalid's superior, who set the mission in motion. The tone is tense and athletic, built around the cat-and-mouse dynamic between the two leads. The story stays focused on the pursuit and the emotional weight of facing a father figure turned target. Released in theatres on 2 October 2019, War is the first entry in the War Collection franchise, followed by War 2 in 2025.
Should you watch War?
Watch it for
- Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff share the screen as mentor and protégé, with their real-life dance and martial arts backgrounds feeding into the action choreography.
- Director Siddharth Anand builds the thriller around a cat-and-mouse pursuit, using international locations and slick set pieces to keep the 152-minute runtime moving.
- The film mixes action, thriller, and adventure genres, so it offers globe-trotting stakes rather than a single-location showdown.
- It is the first instalment of the War Collection, making it the natural starting point before War 2 (2025).
Skip it if
- You prefer grounded, realistic thrillers over stylised action with larger-than-life set pieces.
- You want a strong romantic subplot; Vaani Kapoor's Naina Verma is part of the ensemble but the core is the Khalid-Kabir conflict.
- You dislike mentor-versus-student stories where the emotional beats hinge on betrayal and loyalty.
War cast
Hrithik Roshanas Kabir Dhaliwal
Tiger Shroffas Khalid Rahmani
Vaani Kapooras Naina Verma
Ashutosh Ranaas Sunil Luthra
Anupriya Goenkaas Aditi Nahta
Soni Razdanas Nafeesa Rahmani
Dipannita Sharmaas Mallika Singhal
Mashhoor Amrohias Firoze
R. Bhakti Kleinas GrotskyWar movie details
| Director | Siddharth Anand |
|---|---|
| Writer | Shridhar Raghavan, Siddharth Anand |
| Music | Shekhar Ravjiani, Vishal Dadlani, Sanchit Balhara |
| Cinematography | Benjamin Jasper |
| Producer | Aditya Chopra |
| Release date | 2 October 2019 |
| Runtime | 2h 32m (152 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | English, Hindi |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
| Budget | $24.1 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $67.2 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is War family friendly?
The UA certificate and action-thriller genre suggest moderate violence and mild language; this is a general guide, so check with your own judgment for younger viewers. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
War delivers exactly what its title promises: a glossy, fast-paced action thriller powered by the Hrithik Roshan–Tiger Shroff face-off. It is not a deep character study, but Siddharth Anand keeps the set pieces coming and the mentor-protégé tension clear. If you want a Hindi action film with international scale and a 152-minute runtime, this one fits the bill.
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KILLFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch War online in India?
War is available for streaming on Netflix in India. It is also available for rent or purchase on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
When did War release in theatres?
War released in Indian theatres on 2 October 2019.
Who is in the cast of War?
The cast includes Hrithik Roshan as Kabir Dhaliwal, Tiger Shroff as Khalid Rahmani, Vaani Kapoor as Naina Verma, Ashutosh Rana as Sunil Luthra, Anupriya Goenka as Aditi Nahta, Soni Razdan as Nafeesa Rahmani, Yash Raaj Singh as Saurabh, and Dishita Sehgal as Ruhi.
What is the runtime of War?
War runs for 152 minutes.
What is the watch order for the War Collection?
The War Collection currently has two films: War (2019) is first, followed by War 2 (2025).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.