The much-hyped War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, and Jr NTR, has seen a massive crash at the box office on its first Monday. After a decent extended weekend, the film has failed the crucial weekday test, raising serious doubts about its lifetime run.
With a 73.56% drop on Monday, War 2’s performance has shocked trade experts and fans alike. Despite being part of the ambitious YRF Spy Universe, the film is now struggling to sustain, especially given its gigantic budget.
War 2 Day-Wise Box Office Collection
War 2 sees a huge drop of 73.56% on Monday
The #HrithikRoshan, #JrNTR, #AshutoshRana, #KiaraAdvani‘s #War2 crashed at #BoxOffice on Monday and now will find it difficult to recover its huge budget#War2 #BoxOffice Collection
✨ Day 1 [Thu]: Rs 52 crore
🌟 #Hindi: Rs 29 crore… pic.twitter.com/jhlOEt6YYK— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) August 19, 2025
| Day | Total Collection | Hindi | Telugu | Tamil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [Thu] | ₹52.00 Cr | ₹29.00 Cr | ₹22.75 Cr | ₹0.25 Cr |
| Day 2 [Fri] | ₹57.35 Cr | ₹44.50 Cr | ₹12.50 Cr | ₹0.35 Cr |
| Day 3 [Sat] | ₹33.25 Cr | ₹26.00 Cr | ₹6.95 Cr | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Day 4 [Sun] | ₹32.15 Cr | ₹26.50 Cr | ₹5.35 Cr | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Day 5 [Mon] | ₹8.50 Cr | ₹6.75 Cr | ₹1.60 Cr | ₹0.15 Cr |
| Total | ₹183.25 Cr | ₹132.75 Cr | ₹49.15 Cr | ₹1.35 Cr |
Audience Rejection And Show Cancellations
The Monday crash has clearly shown that audiences are rejecting War 2. Reports suggest that several multiplexes had to cancel shows due to poor occupancy, a worrying sign for a film that was expected to lead the Spy Universe to new heights. Also Read War 2 Review.
Meanwhile, rival films like Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha are enjoying a strong run at the box office, even increasing their shows on Monday. This shift indicates that the audience is leaning towards content-driven films rather than high-budget spectacles that fail to connect emotionally.
War 2 Vs Saiyaara
When War 2 was announced, the expectations were sky-high. With Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and YRF’s Spy Universe branding, the film was supposed to be a sure-shot blockbuster. But the reality is far from it.
While Saiyaara has already crossed ₹335 crore and continues to grow, War 2 is struggling to even aim for ₹200 crore nett in Hindi in India. This underperformance is a clear indication that the film has fallen way short of its potential.
Future Of The YRF Spy Universe
War 2’s failure has put YRF’s Spy Universe in jeopardy. After the mixed reception of Tiger 3, War 2 was seen as the project that could revive the franchise. Instead, it has now joined the list of YRF’s biggest disappointments, alongside Thugs of Hindostan.
With such a setback, YRF will now have to rethink its strategy, especially when it comes to storytelling, script quality, and audience connect. Star power and scale alone are clearly not enough anymore.
Final Verdict
War 2 started strong with its extended weekend, but has failed to maintain momentum. The Monday crash has sealed its fate, and from here, it will be extremely difficult for the film to recover.
For now, War 2 looks like the weakest entry in the Spy Universe, and unless a miracle happens in the coming days, this film will go down as one of the biggest missed opportunities in Bollywood history.
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