"War 2," starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is facing challenges at the box office, struggling to maintain momentum after a strong opening. The Ayan Mukerji directorial, part of the YRF Spy Universe, has seen a noticeable decline in collections in its second week.

India Box Office Performance

After 12 days in theaters, "War 2" has earned an estimated ₹221.29 crore to ₹223.01 crore net in India. Early trends for Day 12 (second Monday) indicate a significant drop, with collections estimated at ₹0.19 crore to ₹1.35 crore across all languages. This is a sharp contrast to the film's opening day collection of ₹52 crore.

The film's second weekend saw a total collection of ₹16.75 crore to ₹18 crore, a steep decline of almost 89% compared to the opening weekend's ₹179.25 crore. While the film experienced a rise of over 60% on its second Saturday and a modest increase on Sunday, the weekday drop has been significant.

Language-Wise Collection

The Hindi version of "War 2" has led the charge, with a net collection of ₹159.1 crore until recently. The Telugu market, boosted by Jr NTR's fan following, contributed ₹53.55 crore. In comparison, the Tamil version has had a limited response, adding only ₹1.8 crore.

Worldwide Box Office

Worldwide, "War 2" has grossed over ₹339 crore. This includes over $9 million (₹75 crore) from overseas markets. While the film has surpassed the lifetime collection of "Thugs of Hindostan" (₹335 crore), it still lags behind other recent hits and the stars' previous releases.

Budget and Recovery

"War 2" has a reported production cost of ₹325 crore. So far, the film has recovered approximately 70% of its budget. According to sources, the film needs to earn ₹400 crore to break even.

Comparisons and Competition

"War 2" is facing stiff competition from Rajinikanth's "Coolie", which has already surpassed ₹250 crore in India. The movie's second-weekend collections are lower than several other Bollywood films released in 2025, including "Chhaava," "Saiyaara," and "Mahavatar Narsimha". It is also behind the lifetime collections of Hrithik Roshan's "Fighter" (₹358 crore) and Jr NTR's "Devara Part 1" (₹422 crore).

OTT Release

"War 2" is scheduled to stream on Netflix after its theatrical run. While the official OTT release date has not been announced, it is expected to be available between September 25 and October 9, based on the typical timeline for Bollywood films.

Overall

Despite a decent opening, "War 2" is struggling to maintain its box office momentum and is unlikely to reach the ₹250 crore mark in India. The film's performance has been uneven across markets, and it faces significant competition from other releases.