'War 2' box office collection Day 1: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR ..

So, it turns out War 2—true to its name—didn’t just stroll into theatres. It launched a full-blown attack, marching in with combat boots and gleaming armour. Early estimates peg its opening day at a fiery Rs 52.50 crore in India, locking horns with Rajinikanth’s Coolie for box-office bragging rights. Now that’s what you call competition. This spectacle crushed the gloomy predictions from trade analysts who thought it would barely crawl past Rs 43 crore. Surprise, surprise!

The Hindi version alone brought in Rs 29 crore on Day 1—respectable, but still the lowest Hindi opener in YRF’s Spy Universe. The real heavy artillery came from Jr NTR’s Telugu fandom, which powered the dubbed version to a massive Rs 23.25 crore. Tamil shows pitched in with Rs 25 lakh, and the occupancy gap told the story—Hindi at 29.24% versus Tamil’s stronger 42.41%.

Still, War 2 couldn’t quite dethrone its predecessor’s Rs 53 crore Day 1 record, even with more languages, a bigger budget, and twice the star power. In 2019, Hindi led the charge. This time, Telugu took the crown.

Meanwhile, Jr NTR’s fans are in celebration mode. From Vijayawada streets to online fan clubs, they’re calling his role “awesome,” his stunts career-defining, and his Bollywood domination complete. Director Ayan Mukerji is also getting salutes for presenting NTR as the ultimate protector of India.

Industry whispers suggest total India gross for Day 1 could cross Rs 60 crore, with early tallies nudging Rs 65 crore. But with Coolie snapping at its heels in the South and murmurs about pacing, the Independence Day weekend will decide whether War 2 is the Spy Universe’s next big triumph—or just a flashy opening volley.
**This news was published on Times of India on 15th August, 2025.

 

 

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