Hrithik Roshan has finally broken his silence on the ongoing VFX criticism surrounding War 2 — and he did it in the most unexpected way. The actor, who recently posted a detailed note about visual effects in Indian cinema following the release of the Ramayana teaser, ended up responding directly to fans in the comments, inadvertently sparking a fresh wave of conversation online.
What Started It All
Roshan’s Instagram post was initially about educating audiences on the difference between photorealistic and stylised VFX approaches in filmmaking. He emphasised how large-scale VFX productions involve years of work by thousands of artists, and that criticism often stems from a mismatch in audience expectations rather than a genuine technical failure.
The post caught fire quickly, with fans flooding the comments section — many of them connecting it directly to the mixed reactions War 2‘s visuals had received since its release.
Hrithik Acknowledges War 2’s Shortcomings
In response to a fan who directly asked whether his post was an indirect defence of War 2, Roshan didn’t dodge the question. He acknowledged that the film had faced some real technical constraints — calling out “some physics and gravity issues and less time” as contributing factors.
At the same time, he drew a clear distinction between the two films in the franchise, describing the original War as “absolutely spectacularly perfect” in terms of its visual execution.
Fighter VFX Gets a Thumbs Up
Roshan also weighed in on Fighter, responding to a fan who specifically asked about the film’s visual work by DNEG. He called the studio’s output “very photorealistic” — reinforcing his broader argument that different films intentionally pursue different visual styles based on their storytelling needs.
The Bigger Picture
What makes this moment significant isn’t just the admission — it’s the rare transparency. Bollywood stars seldom acknowledge production limitations publicly, and Roshan’s candid comment-section replies offer a refreshingly honest look at how big-budget action cinema gets made under time and resource pressure.
The War 2 debate has been one of the more heated VFX conversations in recent Bollywood memory. Roshan’s response is unlikely to end the discussion, but it does reframe it — shifting it from pure criticism to a more nuanced conversation about what goes into building these films.
War 2 is currently running in cinemas.
