Hrithik Roshan reacted to fan speculation that he indirectly defended War 2 amid the Ramayana VFX debate. The actor clarified his stance on VFX quality, calling War 1 perfect, War 2 affected by time constraints, and praised Fighter’s realism

Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of civilians near the site at the time of the strike contributed to the high number of casualties