Ahead Of War 2, 7 YRF Spy Universe Films You Must Know Of!
As the YRF Spy Universe gears up for the release of War 2 in 2025, here are 7 key films that form the foundation of this ambitious interconnected spy franchise by Yash Raj Films
War 2 (2025)
War 2 is an upcoming Indian action-thriller set to release on August 14, 2025, as part of the YRF Spy Universe. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal and introduces Jr NTR as the formidable antagonist, marking his Hindi film debut.
Alpha
Alpha: YRF Spy Universe is an upcoming Indian action film set in the expanding YRF Spy Universe, created by Yash Raj Films. It will introduce a new spy character played by Alia Bhatt, marking the first female-led film in the franchise. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha aims to bring a fresh perspective to the spy universe, which already includes blockbusters like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3. The film is expected to feature intense action, espionage, and a strong female lead, further diversifying and strengthening the YRF Spy Universe.
Tiger 3
Tiger 3 is a 2023 Indian action-thriller film directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films. It is the third installment in the Tiger franchise, following Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai. The film stars Salman Khan as Tiger and Katrina Kaif as Zoya, with Emraan Hashmi playing the main antagonist. In Tiger 3, the duo must clear their names after being framed as traitors while also facing a deadly global threat. The film is part of the expanding YRF Spy Universe
Pathaan
Pathaan is a 2023 Indian action-thriller film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Yash Raj Films. It stars Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan, a former RAW agent who is called back to stop a deadly terrorist threat led by Jim (played by John Abraham), a rogue ex-agent. Deepika Padukone plays an ISI agent who teams up with Pathaan. The film is part of the YRF Spy Universe, connecting with Ek Tha Tiger and War. Known for its slick action, star power, and patriotic themes, Pathaan marked Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen and became a massive box-office success.
War (2019)
War is a 2019 Indian action-thriller film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Yash Raj Films. It stars Hrithik Roshan as Kabir, a rogue Indian intelligence agent, and Tiger Shroff as Khalid, his former student assigned to track him down. The film is known for its high-octane action, stylish visuals, and plot twists. With themes of loyalty, betrayal, and patriotism, War became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2019 and is part of the YRF Spy Universe, alongside Ek Tha Tiger and Pathaan.
Tiger Zinda Hai
Tiger Zinda Hai is a 2017 Indian action-thriller film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. It is the sequel to Ek Tha Tiger and stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif reprising their roles as Tiger and Zoya, agents from rival intelligence agencies. The plot is inspired by a real-life hostage rescue mission, where Tiger and Zoya team up to rescue nurses held hostage by a terrorist group in Iraq. The film features intense action, a message of unity, and themes of heroism. It was a major commercial success and further solidified the Tiger film franchise.
Ek Tha Tiger
Ek Tha Tiger is a 2012 Indian action-thriller film directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Yash Raj Films. It stars Salman Khan as Tiger, a RAW (Indian intelligence) agent, and Katrina Kaif as Zoya, an ISI (Pakistani intelligence) agent. The story follows their mission-turned-romance as they navigate espionage, danger, and national loyalties. Known for its high-octane action, exotic locations, and patriotic theme, Ek Tha Tiger was a major box-office success and later became the first film in the Tiger franchise.