Kiara Advani Joins War 2: 5 Bollywood Actresses Who Slayed in Action Roles

 Kiara Advani makes a bold shift from romantic roles to high-octane action in War 2, where she stars alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. Known for her performances in love stories like Kabir Singh, Shershaah, and Satyaprem Ki Katha, Kiara now steps into a fierce, action-packed avatar for the first time in her career. With intense fight sequences and a powerful screen presence, War 2 marks her exciting entry into the action genre and YRF Spy Universe.

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Katrina Kaif has showcased her fierce action avatar in several films, most notably as Zoya in the Tiger franchise (Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Tiger 3), where she performed high-octane stunts and combat sequences. She also impressed in Phantom and Sooryavanshi, proving she can match pace with top action heroes. Her agility, fitness, and dedication to action choreography have made her one of Bollywood’s top female action stars.

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Deepika Padukone has delivered powerful action performances in films like Pathaan, where she played ISI agent Rubina with style and grit, sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in intense combat and chase sequences. She also showcased her strength in Chandni Chowk to China and displayed fierce energy in Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat, blending grace with sword-fighting skills. 

Known as the "Lady Superstar" of South Indian cinema, Nayanthara has taken on several powerful action roles. In films like Aramm, she played a fearless district collector tackling rural injustice, while in Imaikkaa Nodigal, she impressed as a tough CBI officer. Her Bollywood debut in Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan also saw her performing slick action sequences with commanding screen presence.

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Alia Bhatt stepped into action with her powerful role in Raazi, playing a young spy who balances vulnerability with sharp intelligence. She took it up a notch in Heart of Stone—her Hollywood debut—where she played a tech-savvy antagonist in a high-stakes spy thriller alongside Gal Gadot. Alia is also set to enter the YRF Spy Universe with an upcoming solo action film, marking her full-fledged dive into the genre.