The much-anticipated War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani, and Ashutosh Rana, continues its journey at the Indian box office. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film opened with massive buzz and crossed the ₹100 crore mark in just two days across all languages. However, Day 3 (Saturday) brought in a reality check as the film saw a sharp dip, especially when compared to its Independence Day boost.
A Strong Start But A Sudden Slowdown
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The action entertainer had an impressive opening day with ₹52 crore nett collections across all languages, led by Hindi (₹29 crore) and Telugu (₹22.75 crore). The real surge came on Day 2 (Friday, Independence Day) when the film collected ₹57.35 crore, thanks to the holiday push.
But on Day 3 (Saturday), the collections dipped by 42.02%, bringing in ₹33.25 crore nett. This drop is significant considering the hype around the film and the strong word-of-mouth in the Hindi belt. Also Read War 2 Review.
War 2 Day-Wise Box Office Collection (All Languages)
| Day | Hindi | Telugu | Tamil | Total (All Languages) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [Thu] | ₹29.00 crore | ₹22.75 crore | ₹0.25 crore | ₹52.00 crore |
| Day 2 [Fri] | ₹44.50 crore | ₹12.50 crore | ₹0.35 crore | ₹57.35 crore |
| Day 3 [Sat] | ₹26.00 crore | ₹6.95 crore | ₹0.30 crore | ₹33.25 crore |
| Total | ₹99.50 crore | ₹42.20 crore | ₹0.90 crore | ₹142.60 crore nett |
Hindi Market: The Silver Lining
While the overall drop is concerning, the Hindi version is holding steady. With ₹26 crore coming in on Saturday, the Hindi total stands at ₹99.50 crore nett in just three days. It is set to cross the ₹100 crore milestone today (Sunday), which will be a big achievement for Hrithik Roshan’s stardom and YRF’s spy universe.
Telugu Version Struggles
The real concern for War 2 lies in the Telugu version, where collections fell drastically from ₹22.75 crore on Day 1 to just ₹6.95 crore on Day 3. Despite Jr NTR’s massive fan following in the South, the film hasn’t been able to sustain momentum after the first-day euphoria. This sharp decline shows that the dubbed Hindi-heavy spy action may not have resonated as strongly with Telugu audiences.
The Road Ahead: Can War 2 Turn The Tables?
There’s no denying that War 2 is a massive film with a huge budget riding on it. While the Independence Day weekend helped push the numbers, the real test begins with the weekdays. The film needs steady collections from Monday onwards to aim for long-term success.
Currently, the film’s lifetime race is being compared to Saiyaara, but surpassing it won’t be an easy task unless War 2 stabilizes quickly. Sunday collections will be crucial in giving the film a boost before the weekdays kick in.
Final Word
War 2 has delivered a strong opening and crossed the ₹100 crore mark in record time across all languages, but the sharp Saturday dip raises questions about its sustainability. Though War 2 has Hrithik Roshan’s star power and Jr NTR’s charisma, the major problem lies with its direction, story, and poor VFX. All eyes are now on the Sunday numbers and the weekdays to decide whether War 2 turns into a long-term blockbuster or just a weekend wonder.
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