War 2 Box Office Collection Day 2: Hrithik Roshan Bounces Back, Film Crosses ₹100 Crore Worldwide on Independence Day
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, crossed ₹100 crore in just two days after a strong Independence Day boost, surpassing War and Tiger 3 collections.
Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 crosses ₹100 crore in two days, overtaking Tiger 3 and War at the box office.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s highly anticipated action thriller has stormed the box office, crossing the ₹100 crore mark within just two days of release. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film saw a remarkable boost on Independence Day, registering strong growth across languages.
War 2 Box Office Performance
After a lukewarm opening day, War 2 witnessed a sharp rise in collections on Day 2, thanks to the national holiday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned ₹56.5 crore (India net) across all languages on Friday, a nearly 10% jump from its Day 1 collection of ₹51.5 crore.
This takes the film’s two-day total to ₹108 crore (India net), placing it ahead of YRF Spy Universe hits like Tiger 3 (₹103.75 crore in two days) and the original War (₹77.77 crore in two days).
Day-Wise Collections (India Net):
Day 1: ₹51.5 crore
Day 2: ₹56.5 crore
Total (2 Days): ₹108 crore
Occupancy and Regional Trends
The Hindi version of War 2 saw an overall occupancy of 51.52% on Day 2, contributing around ₹40 crore. Morning shows began at 27.16% occupancy, which surged to 63.86% in the evening before settling at 56.36% for night shows.
Regional markets played a crucial role:
- Chennai recorded the highest occupancy at 94.75%
- Hyderabad followed with 80%
- Lucknow posted a strong 73.75%
Telugu markets saw a robust 68.99% occupancy, driven by Jr NTR’s fan base, though contributions dipped compared to Day 1
Tamil screenings achieved a healthy 54.85% occupancy
Spy Universe Comparisons and Competition
War 2, featuring Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and a cameo by Bobby Deol, is the sixth installment in YRF’s Spy Universe. While its early performance has outpaced Tiger 3 and War, the film still lags behind Jr NTR’s Devara Part One, which collected ₹120.7 crore in its first two days.
Reportedly mounted on a massive ₹325 crore budget, War 2 is locked in a box office battle with Rajinikanth’s Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. While Coolie led the opening day with ₹65 crore, its Day 2 numbers slipped to ₹53.5 crore, allowing War 2 to surge ahead.
Reviews and Audience Response
Despite the impressive box office momentum, both War 2 and Coolie have faced largely negative reviews from critics and audiences. Viewers have pointed to confusing storylines and underwhelming action set pieces, raising questions about their long-term hold at the box office.
As the Independence Day weekend unfolds, the box office clash between Hrithik Roshan and Rajinikanth promises to be one of the biggest showdowns of 2025.
