The upcoming spy thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is generating considerable buzz as its release date approaches on August 14, 2025. Advance bookings have commenced, and initial reports indicate a strong start, suggesting a potentially massive opening at the box office.
Advance Booking Trends
The movie's advance booking sales have shown impressive growth. As of August 11, 2025, reports indicate that War 2 has already sold over 70,000 tickets. Sacnilk reported that the film has grossed ₹2.57 crore in advance booking sales, excluding blocked seats. Including block seats, the collection is ₹6.36 crore. The Hindi 2D version is leading in ticket sales, followed by Hindi IMAX 2D and Telugu 2D.
War 2's advance bookings have surpassed Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2, and is expected to surpass Sunny Deol's Jaat and Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par soon. BookMyShow has also reported impressive trends, with thousands of tickets sold in the last 24 hours.
Screen Count and Distribution
War 2 is set to release on a massive scale, with the Hindi version alone expected to hit approximately 5000 screens across India. Yash Raj Films (YRF) has reportedly secured a significant portion of single screens and multiplexes for the film. This widespread distribution is expected to contribute to a strong opening. The film will also be released in IMAX, 4DX, ICE, and Dolby Cinema formats.
Box Office Predictions
Trade analysts are optimistic about War 2's box office prospects. Projections suggest that the film could open to a whopping ₹60+ crore on day 1, potentially reaching over ₹75 crore on the Independence Day holiday. Some predict an opening of around ₹70 crore net in Hindi. To create history for YRF in Hindi cinema, War 2 will need to earn over ₹55 crores to beat Pathaan and score the #1 opening in the YRF spy universe.
Clash with Coolie
War 2 is set to clash with Rajinikanth's Coolie at the box office. While Coolie has a strong hold in the South market, particularly in Tamil Nadu, the Hindi belt seems to be favoring War 2. As of August 11, Coolie had earned ₹15.35 crore in all-India pre-bookings, ahead of War 2.
Pre-Release Event
The makers of War 2 held a pre-release event on August 10, 2025, where Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR made their first public appearance together. Hrithik praised Jr NTR and noted the similarities in their journeys.
Overall, War 2 is generating significant excitement and is poised for a strong opening at the box office. The film's advance booking numbers, wide release, and positive buzz suggest that it could be one of the biggest Bollywood releases of the year.
