War 2 Box Office Collection: Day Wise Earnings & Worldwide

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September 18, 2025

War 2 Box Office Collection

Hey there, movie buffs! If you’re anything like me, you love nothing more than settling into a theater for a high-octane action flick that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Well, War 2 did just that—or at least, it tried to. Released on August 14, 2025, this sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War 2 Box Office Collection brought back Hrithik Roshan as the suave spy Kabir Dhaliwal, teamed him up with Telugu superstar Jr NTR, and threw in Kiara Advani for some emotional depth. As part of Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) sprawling Spy Universe, it promised explosive action, twists, and that classic Bollywood masala. But how did it fare at the box office? Let’s dive into the numbers, the hype, and the reality in a way that’s straightforward and fun—no jargon, just the facts.

The Buzz Before the Bang: What Made War 2 Box Office Collection a Big Deal?

Picture this: It’s early 2025, and the film industry is buzzing. War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji (known for Brahmastra), was announced as the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe. This franchise started with Ek Tha Tiger back in 2012 and exploded with hits like Pathaan and Tiger 3. The original War had smashed records, grossing over ₹466 crore worldwide, thanks to Hrithik’s gravity-defying stunts and Tiger Shroff’s villain vibes.

For War 2, the stakes were sky-high. Hrithik reprised his role as Kabir, a rogue RAW agent on a mission to stop a shadowy organization. Jr NTR, fresh off RRR‘s global acclaim, played the antagonist-turned-ally, bringing his intense energy from Telugu cinema. Kiara Advani starred as a sharp intelligence officer caught in the crossfire, with cameos from Anil Kapoor and even hints of the larger Spy Universe like Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. The plot? It’s a non-stop chase involving high-tech gadgets, betrayals, and globe-trotting from Mumbai to the Alps. Think Mission: Impossible meets Bollywood flair.

Pre-release predictions were optimistic. Trade experts forecasted an opening day of ₹100-150 crore worldwide, with India alone hitting ₹50 crore thanks to the Independence Day holiday timing. The pan-India appeal—dubbed in Telugu and Tamil—meant it could rival South Indian giants. Advance bookings soared in Telugu states, where Jr NTR’s fans turned theaters into party zones. Overseas, the US and UK markets were primed for Hrithik’s star power. Budget-wise, YRF pumped in ₹300-400 crore, including massive VFX for those epic fight scenes. Everyone thought this would be the ₹700-800 crore monster. Spoiler: It wasn’t quite that simple.

Day-Wise Breakdown: How War 2 Box Office Collection Performed at the Indian Box Office

War 2 Box Office Collection hit screens amid a massive clash with Rajinikanth’s Coolie, but it kicked off strong. Here’s a simple day-by-day look at its India net collections (all languages combined, in ₹ crore). These figures are compiled from reliable trackers like Sacnilk and Bollywood Hungama, showing the film’s journey from fireworks to fizzle.

Day Date (2025) India Net Collection (₹ Cr) Key Notes
Day 1 (Thu) Aug 14 51.50 Solid start! Hindi: ₹29 Cr, Telugu: ₹23.25 Cr. Beat predictions of ₹20-30 Cr, boosted by Jr NTR fans. Worldwide: ~₹80 Cr.
Day 2 (Fri, Independence Day) Aug 15 56.50 Holiday magic! Jumped 10% from Day 1. Hindi surged to ₹46 Cr. Total 2-day India: ₹108 Cr. Clashed hard with Coolie but held ground.
Day 3 (Sat) Aug 16 33.25 Weekend dip due to Janmashtami, but still decent. Occupancy: 31% Hindi, 42% Telugu. 3-day total: ₹141.75 Cr.
Day 4 (Sun) Aug 17 25.00 (est.) Post-holiday slowdown. Family crowds helped, but word-of-mouth was mixed. Weekend total: ₹130 Cr.
Day 5 (Mon) Aug 18 8.75 Sharp drop to 35% of Day 1. Monday blues hit hard. 5-day total: ₹184.50 Cr.
Day 6 (Tue) Aug 19 7.50 (est.) Steady but low. Critics praised action but slammed the plot.
Day 7 (Wed) Aug 20 6.00 (est.) Week 1 close: ₹154.75 Cr nett. Strong opener, but legs wobbled.
Week 2 Total Aug 21-27 ~50.00 Ganesh Chaturthi holiday added ₹2.50 Cr on Day 14, but overall flat. 14-day total: ₹229 Cr.
Week 3 Total Aug 28-Sep 3 ~15.00 Day 21: Just ₹0.40 Cr. New releases like Param Sundari stole screens. 21-day total: ₹235.85 Cr.
Final (29+ Days) Sep 4+ ~1.00 (est. tail) Total India Nett: ₹236.54 Cr. Gross: ~₹283 Cr.

As you can see, the first weekend was a blast—₹130 Cr in three days—but things cooled off fast. By Week 2, daily earnings dipped below ₹5 Cr, and by the third week, it was scraping by with single digits. The Telugu version shone early (₹40 Cr in two days), but Hindi markets, Hrithik’s stronghold, underperformed compared to the original War‘s ₹53.35 Cr opener.

Worldwide Domination? Not Quite, But Still Impressive

Going global is where War 2 flexed its muscles a bit more. Overseas markets, especially the US, UK, and Gulf, love YRF’s slick spy flicks. Here’s a snapshot of worldwide collections (India gross + overseas, in ₹ Cr):

Period Worldwide Gross (₹ Cr) Overseas Share (₹ Cr) Highlights
Day 1 80.00 28.50 Strong NRI turnout; beat Tiger 3‘s Day 1 overseas.
2 Days 165.90 34.50 Crossed ₹150 Cr mark; Jr NTR’s pull in US theaters.
3 Days 215.00 45.00 Weekend warrior: Topped L2: Empuraan lifetime overseas.
Opening Week 283.30 63.00 5-day worldwide: ₹283 Cr. Beat Raid 2 lifetime.
14 Days 350.00 81.00 Steady overseas hold; total beats Adipurush and Drishyam 2.
Final Total 364.34 81.75 Closed run: 3rd highest Bollywood grosser of 2025 worldwide.

Overseas contributed a solid 22% of the total, with the US alone raking in about $9.44 million (₹81 Cr approx.). That’s Hrithik’s charm at work—his dance numbers and action reels went viral on social media. But compared to predictions of ₹500-700 Cr worldwide, it fell short at ₹364 Cr. The clash with Coolie (which grossed ₹385 Cr worldwide) split screens and audiences, hurting both.

Why Did War 2 Underperform? The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Let’s be real—War 2 wasn’t a total flop, but it didn’t live up to the hype. It ended as the 3rd highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025 worldwide (behind Chhaava at ₹827 Cr and Saiyaara at ₹570 Cr), and 4th in India (behind Mahavatar Narsimha at ₹246 Cr). But with a ₹400 Cr budget, it faced a deficit of over ₹80 Cr, making it a “losing affair” for YRF.

The good stuff? Opening weekend was electric. Jr NTR’s entry scene had theaters erupting, and the Hrithik-NTR dance-off became a TikTok sensation. Action sequences, choreographed by international experts, were top-notch—think helicopter chases and zero-gravity fights. Kiara’s role added heart, and cameos tied the Spy Universe together nicely. It even bagged OTT and satellite deals worth ₹225 Cr, softening the blow.

But the bad? Mixed reviews hurt word-of-mouth. Critics called it “all smoke but no fire”—stunning visuals but a predictable plot and weak screenplay. VFX glitches and over-the-top dialogues felt dated. The Coolie clash was brutal; Rajinikanth dominated South markets, while War 2 struggled in Hindi belts post-holiday. Occupancy plummeted from 75% on Day 1 (Telugu) to 7% by Day 21 (Hindi). New releases like Mahavatar Narsimha and Param Sundari mopped up remaining screens.

For me, it felt like the film relied too much on star power without a fresh story. Hrithik was magnetic as always, and Jr NTR brought fire, but the villain arc felt rushed. Still, it outperformed duds like Kesari 2 and entered Hrithik’s top 3 grossers (after original War and Krrish 3).

War 2 Box Office Collection vs the Competition: Clash of the Titans

2025’s box office was a battlefield. War 2 opened as the 2nd highest Hindi day-one of the year (behind Chhaava), but Coolie stole the thunder with ₹65 Cr on Day 1. Here’s a quick comparison table of top 2025 Bollywood grossers (India Nett, ₹ Cr):

Rank Film India Nett (₹ Cr) Worldwide (₹ Cr) Verdict
1 Chhaava 550+ 827 Blockbuster
2 Saiyaara 380+ 570 Hit
3 Coolie (Hindi Dub) 300+ 385 Super Hit
4 War 2 236.54 364 Average/Semi-Hit
5 Mahavatar Narsimha 246.93 300+ Hit

War 2 beat Coolie in Hindi markets initially but lost steam. Globally, it ranked #3 for Bollywood but couldn’t touch the South Indian wave. Compared to Spy Universe predecessors:

  • War (2019): ₹274 Cr India, ₹466 Cr WW (Hit)
  • Pathaan (2023): ₹543 Cr India, ₹1,050 Cr WW (All-Time Blockbuster)
  • Tiger 3 (2023): ₹284 Cr India, ₹464 Cr WW (Semi-Hit)

War 2 matched Tiger 3 domestically but lagged in the franchise’s legacy.

What’s Next for the YRF Spy Universe and Box Office Lessons?

Despite the numbers, War 2 Box Office Collection isn’t the end. YRF’s universe is expanding with Alpha (Alia Bhatt and Sharvari) and Pathaan 2. Hrithik and Jr NTR hinted at a team-up with Salman and SRK in future crossovers—imagine that epic showdown! OTT release on Prime Video (expected late September 2025) could add ₹100+ Cr in digital rights.

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