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| War 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Spy Universe's 3rd Biggest Opening Amid Mixed Momentum |
The highly anticipated War 2—a major installment in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe—officially hit theaters on August 14, 2025. With superstar Hrithik Roshan reprising his role and Bollywood debutant Jr NTR joining the cast, expectations were sky-high. Despite mixed reviews and high hopes, the War 2 box office collection Day 1 turned out strong, even if it didn’t match its predecessors.
According to analysis, War 2 box office collection Day 1 reached ₹52.5 crore net across India—marking it the 3rd biggest opening in the Spy Universe. This positions it behind Pathaan (₹57 crore) and the original War (₹53.35 crore), while ahead of Tiger 3, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Ek Tha Tiger.
2. Breakdown by Language Region
Breaking down the numbers:
- Hindi version: ₹30 crore net
- Telugu: ₹22.25 crore net
- Tamil: ₹0.25 crore net
3. Occupancy Insights: Telugu Leads, Hindi Trails
On opening morning, the Hindi version registered a disappointing 16% occupancy. In stark contrast, the Telugu version had an excellent 75% occupancy, with Tamil trailing modestly at around 30%. Jr NTR’s strong pull in Telugu regions substantially contributed to the collections.
4. Is It the Weakest Spy Universe Opener Yet?
Despite decent earnings, War 2 marks the lowest Hindi opener in Spy Universe history. Comparatively, Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai opened with higher Hindi earnings. Still, the film holds a respectable spot in franchise history due to its combined performance.
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| War 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Spy Universe's 3rd Biggest Opening Amid Mixed Momentum |
5. Global Box Office & Franchise Context
Globally, War 2 amassed approximately ₹82 crore on Day 1, reaffirming that it’s the biggest worldwide opening of Hrithik’s career. Yet, this falls short of breaking through the ₹100 crore Day 1 ceiling. (turn0search12) For context, War (2019) had been the franchise’s gold standard.
6. Factors Behind the Performance
Several key elements shaped the War 2 box office collection:
- Mixed Reviews: Early reviews ranged from praise for action to criticism for a predictable plot, limiting long-term momentum.
- Marketing Gaps: The promotional campaign didn’t ignite the hype expected for a blockbuster sequel.
- Jr NTR’s Debut Impact: His debut generated significant traction in the Telugu belt, mitigating weaker Hindi numbers.
- Holiday Element: The Independence Day weekend played a role in attracting larger audiences to early screenings.
7. Comparative Spin: War 2 vs. Coolie
This Independence Week saw a box office clash: Coolie starring Rajinikanth opened with a massive ₹65 crore, comfortably outpacing War 2, which trailed by approximately ₹12 crore. Despite this, both films made it into the top 10 ticket sales of Indian films from the last two years.
8. What’s Next for War 2?
While Day 1 shows neither the franchise’s strongest nor weakest performance, War 2 has the potential to gather momentum across the Independence Day weekend. Predicted to cross the ₹100 crore mark in India, future growth will depend heavily on word-of-mouth and competing releases.
Indian Spy Universe movies Day 1 collection (highest to lowest):
1. Pathaan – 57 crores2. War – 53.35 crores3. War 2 – 52.5 crores4. Tiger 3 – 44.5 crores5. Tiger Zinda Hai – 34.1 crores6. Ek Tha Tiger – 32.93 crores
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Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Hashtag2Headline.
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