War 2 Day 1 Worldwide Advance Booking: Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR Starrer Collects Rs 29 Crore, Targets Rs 80 Crore Global Opening

War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, has wrapped up its Day 1 global advance bookings with a modest Rs 29 crore. Of this, Rs 18 crore comes from India and Rs 11 crore from overseas markets.

In comparison, Coolie — the other big Independence Day weekend release — registered a massive Rs 110 crore in advance bookings, making War 2’s pre-sales just a quarter of its competitor.

Ordinary Advances, High Hopes for Word of Mouth

While the weekend advance figures are decent in percentage terms compared to Coolie, their absolute value is still underwhelming for a high-budget action spectacle. Industry insiders note that War 2 will rely heavily on strong word of mouth to sustain at the box office — a risky position for a film of this scale.

Day 1 Projections Point to Rs 80 Crore Global Opening

Current estimates suggest:

• Hindi version: Rs 27–28 crore net
• Telugu version: Around Rs 22 crore net
• Overseas opening: USD 2.3–2.5 million (Rs 20–22 crore gross)

This puts the Day 1 global gross at around Rs 80 crore, with Independence Day on Day 2 expected to boost collections significantly. If the film connects with audiences, trade experts predict a Rs 350 crore weekend and a potential Rs 600 crore+ worldwide lifetime gross.

Key for YRF Spy Universe’s Future

As Yash Raj Films’ most expensive production to date, War 2 carries the weight of shaping the future of the YRF Spy Universe. A strong performance would set the stage for upcoming titles like Alpha and other planned spy thrillers.

War 2 is now playing in theatres worldwide.