5 years of War: How this Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff’s actioner became benchmark for Bollywood actioners

Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff starrer ‘War’ completes 5 years of its release, and it continues to be one of the most celebrated actioners in Bollywood. The film made headlines for its grandeur, casting, gripping storyline and performances. What stood out were the never-seen-before action sequences, which truly raised the bar of action in the film industry. The movie solidified why Tiger Shroff is hailed as the Bollywood’s youngest action superstar, and showcased Roshan’s acting prowess. From bringing two of the Bollywood’s most powerful performers on screen for the first time to setting shattering box office records, the film’s success proves how it won over audiences worldwide. The epic clash between Bollywood’s youngest action superstar and Roshan is still one of the most revisited scenes in the history of Bollywood, which is a testament to its popularity.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘War’ shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film for both the lead actors. It became benchmark for actioners in Bollywood, proving that a good script coupled with great performances can lead to making box office history. Released in 2019, this blockbuster earned over ₹475 crores worldwide, making it the top-grossing Bollywood film of the year in India. On its 5th anniversary, Tiger Shroff took to social media to share a video of the film playing in theatres, capturing the crowd’s excitement as they hooted and cheered. The actor captioned the video, “5 years of this unforgettable #War.”

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Fans took to social media, celebrating with video edits and posters of the film. One fan wrote, “5 years of #War What perfect two lead action film from actions to entry and songs Hrithik rocked and Tiger surprised me more. He put his heart into it and played 2 characters effortlessly.” Another shared, “5 Years Of #War, One of the most stylish Spy action! #HrithikRoshan #TigerShroff #5yearsofwar.” The overwhelming fan responses highlight the lasting impact of the film and how much audiences loved seeing Tiger Shroff and Hrithik Roshan together on the screen. Now, they are eagerly waiting for them to soon share screen space in the future.