The much-anticipated War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has made a significant impact at the box office opening with a total gross collection of ₹79.95 crore worldwide on its first day. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film has shattered multiple records, confirming its strong start despite tough competition.
Three Major Opening Day Records Achieved by War 2
- Third Biggest Spy Universe Opening: War 2 registered the third best opening for the Spy Universe franchise after Pathaan (₹57 crore) and War (₹53.5 crore).
- Biggest Bollywood Opening of 2025 Worldwide: Surpassing Chhaava, which had an opening day gross of ₹50.05 crore, War 2 set the highest opening day record for a Bollywood film this year.
- Hrithik Roshan’s Biggest Career Opening: The film marked the highest worldwide opening of Hrithik Roshan’s career, beating the previous War film’s ₹77.95 crore.
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Budget Recovery and Box Office Performance
With a reported budget of ₹325 crore, War 2 recovered around 16% of its budget on Day 1. The film is expected to need around ₹650 crore in India alone to be declared a hit, indicating a long road ahead for commercial success.
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War 2 Box Office Breakdown (Day 1)
| Market | Net/Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Hindi Net | ₹30 crore |
| Telugu Net | ₹22.25 crore |
| Tamil Net | ₹25 lakh |
| India Net Total | ₹52.5 crore |
| India Gross | ₹61.95 crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹18 crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹79.95 crore |
Film Details
- Director: Ayan Mukerji
- Producer: Aditya Chopra
- Cast: Hrithik Roshan (Kabir Dhaliwal), Jr NTR (Vikram), Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana, Anil Kapoor
- Music: Pritam (songs), Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara (background score)
- Release Date: 14 August 2025
- Language: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
- Budget: Estimated ₹325 crore
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