War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, hit theaters on August 14, 2025, as the sixth installment in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe. Despite high expectations, the film faced stiff competition from Rajinikanth’s Coolie and received mixed reviews, impacting its box office performance. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of War 2’s box office collections based on available data.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection (India Net)
Day 1 (August 14, 2025): ₹52.50 Cr (Hindi: ₹29 Cr, Telugu: ₹22.75 Cr, Tamil: ₹0.25 Cr)
Day 2 (August 15, 2025): ₹57.85 Cr (Hindi: ₹44.5 Cr, Telugu: ₹12.5 Cr, Tamil: ₹0.35 Cr)
Day 3 (August 16, 2025): ₹33.25 Cr (Hindi: ₹26 Cr, Telugu: ₹6.95 Cr, Tamil: ₹0.3 Cr)
Day 4 (August 17, 2025): ₹32.65 Cr
Day 5 (August 18, 2025): ₹8.75 Cr
Day 6 (August 19, 2025): ₹9.00 Cr
Day 7 (August 20, 2025): ₹5.75 Cr
Day 8 (August 21, 2025): ₹5.00 Cr
Day 11 (August 24, 2025): ₹7.25 Cr
Day 12 (August 25, 2025): ₹2.15 Cr
Day 13 (August 26, 2025): ₹2.75 Cr
Day 14 (August 27, 2025): ₹2.50 Cr
Day 15 (August 28, 2025): ₹1.50 Cr
Total (up to Day 15): ₹231.25 Cr
Worldwide Box Office Collection
Day 1: ₹90-95 Cr (India Gross: ~₹60 Cr, Overseas: ~₹25 Cr)
Day 2: ₹165.90 Cr
Day 3: ₹215.00 Cr
Day 4: ₹269.75 Cr
Day 5: ₹283.30 Cr
Day 6: ₹298.10 Cr
Day 7: ₹306.00 Cr
Day 11: ₹340.50 Cr
Day 12: ₹343.75 Cr
Day 13: ₹347.50 Cr
Day 14: ₹350.75 Cr
Day 15: ₹352.75 Cr
Overseas (up to Day 15): ₹76.50 Cr
India Gross (up to Day 15): ₹276.25 Cr
Performance Analysis
War 2 opened strongly, leveraging the Independence Day holiday, but saw a sharp decline post-weekend due to mixed reviews criticizing its predictable storyline and weak villains. The film’s Hindi collections were notably lower than expected for a Spy Universe installment, with Jr NTR’s Telugu market pull providing significant support. Despite crossing ₹350 Cr worldwide by Day 14, the film’s ₹400 Cr budget makes breakeven challenging. Compared to its predecessor War (2019), which earned ₹471 Cr worldwide, War 2 has underperformed.
Regional Performance
Hindi: Contributed ₹167.4 Cr by Day 13, with occupancy dropping to 11.13% by Day 14.
Telugu: Added ₹54.8 Cr, boosted by Jr NTR’s fanbase, with 19.23% occupancy on Day 14.
Tamil: Minimal contribution at ~₹1 Cr, with low occupancy (19.23% on Day 14).
Comparison with Competitors
War 2 faced tough competition from Coolie, which outperformed it on opening day (₹65 Cr vs. ₹52.5 Cr) and crossed ₹500 Cr worldwide, significantly ahead of War 2’s ₹352.75 Cr by Day 15. The film also trailed behind other Spy Universe hits like Pathaan (₹104 Cr opening) and War (₹53 Cr opening).
Verdict
With a reported budget of ₹400 Cr, War 2 needs approximately ₹610 Cr worldwide to be considered a theatrical hit. As of Day 15, it is far from this mark, suggesting a likely “Flop” verdict unless it sustains longer in theaters. The film’s non-theatrical deals (OTT and satellite worth ₹225 Cr) may help recover some losses, but the theatrical run has not met expectations.
Conclusion
War 2 started with promise but struggled to maintain momentum due to critical backlash and competition. While Jr NTR’s Bollywood debut and Hrithik Roshan’s star power drove initial collections, the film’s long-term prospects remain uncertain. Fans of the Spy Universe may still find its action sequences entertaining, but it hasn’t matched the success of its predecessors.
