However, the recently released teaser shocked many.

While Hrithik delivered as expected, Jr. NTR's presence failed to make the strong impact fans had hoped for. The teaser failed to establish NTR as a genuine threat to Hrithik's character. On top of that, the poor VFX further diluted its impact.

That said, analysts believe the film's fortunes could improve if the songs, particularly the highly anticipated dance-off between Hrithik and Jr. NTR, turns out to be crowd favorites.

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Originally planned for early March, the dance-off was postponed due to Hrithik's leg injury. The latest buzz is that director Ayan Mukerji intends to shoot the track in the last week of June at Yash Raj Studios where a massive set is being built.

The dance shoot will last about 10 days and is set to be the final schedule for this high-octane spy thriller, which also features Kiara Advani. The makers aim to make this number a grand visual spectacle. Phones are banned on set, and a 60-member security team has been deployed to prevent leaks.

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Although the teaser brought the initial hype down, the first visuals of this song have the potential to revive excitement and turn the buzz red hot once again among fans and industry insiders alike.