Kiara Advani is set to appear in the upcoming action thriller War 2, scheduled to release on August 14, 2025. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, this film is the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe. Advani will star alongside Hrithik Roshan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr. With War 2 on the horizon, it's a good time to look back at some of Kiara Advani's most successful films.
Kabir Singh (2019): This romantic drama, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and co-starring Shahid Kapoor, remains Advani's highest-grossing film. Kabir Singh earned ₹278.8 Cr in India and ₹377 Cr worldwide. Advani played a young medical student who falls in love with a troubled and short-tempered man. Although the film was criticized for its depiction of misogyny and toxic masculinity, it was a major commercial success.
Good Newwz (2019): A comedy-drama directed by Raj Mehta, Good Newwz features Advani alongside Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh. The film revolves around two couples' tryst with in vitro fertilization. Good Newwz grossed ₹205.09 Cr in India and ₹316 Cr worldwide. Advani won the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in this film.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022): This horror-comedy, directed by Anees Bazmee, stars Advani with Kartik Aaryan and Tabu. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 earned ₹184.32 Cr in India and ₹265.5 Cr worldwide. Advani plays a young girl who fakes her death and becomes entangled in a horror maze. Made on a budget of ₹65 crore, the film was a major box office success.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016): In this biographical sports film, Advani played an important role alongside Sushant Singh Rajput. The film earned ₹133.09 Cr in India and ₹215.5 Cr worldwide.
JugJugg Jeeyo (2022): A family drama directed by Raj Mehta and produced by Dharma Productions, JugJugg Jeeyo stars Advani alongside Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor. The film earned ₹84.11 Cr in India and ₹137.5 Cr worldwide. Advani plays a working woman seeking a divorce from her husband.
Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023): Co-starring Kartik Aaryan, this romantic drama earned ₹83.85 Cr in India and ₹125.8 Cr worldwide. Advani received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance.
Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019): This Telugu action film earned ₹79.83 Cr in India and ₹97.9 Cr worldwide.
Kiara Advani's career has seen its share of ups and downs. After a brief stint in teaching, she made her acting debut in Fugly (2014). She gained recognition for her role in Lust Stories (2018) and the Telugu film Bharat Ane Nenu (2018). Her role in Kabir Singh (2019) marked a turning point, followed by further success in Good Newwz.
Looking ahead, Kiara Advani's role in War 2 is highly anticipated. She plays Kavya Luthra, speculated to be the daughter of Colonel Sunil Luthra, played by Ashutosh Rana. The film features Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, with N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Special Units Officer Vikram. War 2 is expected to be a major release, with a budget of ₹400 crore.
