War 2 box office collection day 1: The sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe film “War 2” is going to have a good time at the box office. The film, which features Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, has received mixed reviews from the audience. But it is the star power that hints that the spy-action thriller has raked in ₹ 85 crore+ gross globally. The decent start puts it neck-and-neck with Rajinikanth’s Coolie in the Indian market, as Coolie has opened to a range of phenomenal ₹ 65 crore; scroll down for a detailed report.
Advance Booking vs Reality
War 2’s advanced booking wasn’t up to the mark, and it was suggesting a much more modest start. Many industry trackers predicted around ₹ 43–₹ 45 crore net in India, but the reality is going to be difficult. Though this is YRF’s big-budget production and it has the massive star power of Hrithik and Jr NTR, the show’s expectations were tempered due to a direct face-off with Coolie in southern markets. However, walk-in audiences and strong spot bookings have pushed the film beyond early expectations.
War 2 box office collection day 1 – Language-Wise Performance
The Hindi version of War 2 has contributed an impressive ₹ 28 crore net, marked as the 3rd biggest Hindi opening film in 2025 so far, after Chhaava (₹ 33.1 crore) & Sikandar (₹ 30.06 crore). This opening might feel solid, but it still makes it the lowest Hindi opener in YRF’s Spy Universe, a title previously held by Tiger 3 with ₹ 44.5 crore, and comparatively, Pathaan remains unbeatable with ₹ 57 crore on day 1 (as per Bollywood Hungama). The nationwide opening day score now stands at a remarkable ₹ 51 crore.
The real game-changer came from the Telugu dubbed version; because of Jr NTR’s massive fan following, as expected, it delivered a staggering ₹ 22.75 crore net. Tamil audiences chipped in with a respectable ₹ 25 lakh net. This regional strength has been crucial in pushing War 2 past the ₹ 50 crore mark.
Occupancy & Audience Trends
Occupancy patterns mirrored the linguistic divide; it was noticed that Hindi shows an average 29.24% occupancy. And, on the other hand, Tamil and Telugu shows saw 42.41% & 74.97% due to festive Independence Day enthusiasm. Evening and night shows registered higher footfalls, and they showed positive word-of-mouth in southern markets.
Early Gross Estimates & Global Reach
War 2’s India gross for day 1 generated ₹ 59.03 crore, taking into consideration all the languages. Also, the early reports from North America, the UAE, Australia, and other overseas markets remark on the remarkable push that added ₹ 26.3 crore gross for the film. This pushes the worldwide opening day total to ₹ 85.33 crore gross, which is a massive figure despite competition.
Competition with Coolie
In a competition with Coolie, War 2 has fallen short despite having a formidable opener. Rajinikanth’s action entertainer opened bigger in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Still, War 2’s pan-India appeal and the Hrithik–Jr NTR face-off give it an edge in sustaining collections over the extended weekend.
Outlook for the Weekend
All in all, the Independence Day holiday momentum will push the film’s box office collection. And, War 2 has the potential to cross ₹ 160 crore net in India by Sunday if the trend holds steady. Also, if everything goes well overseas, then the worldwide number could go to ₹ 200 crore in just three days.
Verdict: War 2 may not have broken all records on Day 1, but the opening is thunderous, and it sets the stage for a blockbuster run. The next 72 hours will decide if it can outpace Coolie and rewrite the Spy Universe record books.
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