The highly anticipated spy thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has hit theaters on August 14, 2025, and early box office reports are coming in. While the film has generated considerable buzz and anticipation, its opening day performance appears to be somewhat mixed, with some reports suggesting it has fallen short of initial predictions.
According to early estimates, War 2 has collected approximately ₹52.5 crore net in India across all languages on its opening day. Within this, ₹29 crore is estimated to come from the Hindi version, and ₹23.25 crore from the Telugu version, with a further ₹0.25 crore from the Tamil version. Some sources suggest a slightly lower figure of ₹45.44 crore net in India. While these numbers are undoubtedly strong, they are being compared to the opening day collection of the first War film, which earned ₹53 crore.
The Hindi occupancy for War 2 stood at 23.02% overall. Chennai recorded the highest Hindi occupancy at 71.67%, followed by Hyderabad with 65.67%. In comparison, Mumbai reported a 16% occupancy and Delhi 25.33%. The Telugu version of the film performed strongly, recording an overall occupancy of 71.67%.
Several factors are contributing to the film's box office performance. Firstly, War 2 faced stiff competition from Rajinikanth's Coolie, which also released on the same day. Some reports indicate that Coolie has outperformed War 2 on its opening day. Secondly, while War 2 had strong advance bookings, initial reviews have been mixed, which may impact its long-term box office prospects.
Despite not reaching the heights of War's opening day, War 2's debut is still considered a strong start. The film has outperformed Hrithik Roshan's previous film Fighter, which earned ₹22.5 crore on its opening day. Moreover, the Independence Day holiday on Friday and Janmashtami on Saturday are expected to boost collections over the extended weekend.
War 2 is part of Yash Raj Films' (YRF) spy universe, with Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as RAW agent Kabir. The film marks Jr NTR's Bollywood debut, with the actor playing an elite operative named Vikram. Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor also play key roles in the film.
Ultimately, the success of War 2 will depend on its performance over the coming days and weeks. Positive word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest will be crucial for the film to achieve its full potential at the box office.
