War 2, the much-awaited sequel to Siddharth Anand’s 2019 blockbuster War, has completed its opening weekend with mixed box office results. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the spy action thriller stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in lead roles, along with Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana, and Anil Kapoor in important characters.
War 2 Day 4 Box Office Report
According to early estimates by Sacnilk, War 2 earned ₹31 crore (India net) on Sunday, August 17, marking its lowest single-day collection since release. This comes as a surprise since Sundays generally bring the strongest earnings during an opening weekend.
- Day 1 (Thursday, Aug 14): ₹52.5 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹57.35 crore
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹33.25 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹31 crore (early estimates)
👉 Total India Net: ₹174.1 crore (approx.)
👉 Worldwide Total (till Saturday): ₹215 crore
Despite the dip, the film managed to cross ₹150 crore in India within 4 days, a feat that underlines the strong pull of Hrithik and Jr NTR’s star power.
Occupancy Rates
On Sunday, the film recorded:
- 27.85% occupancy in Hindi (2D shows)
- 42.96% occupancy in Tamil
- 30.12% occupancy in Telugu
Comparison with War (2019)
While War 2 had a massive opening, it fell short of the performance of Siddharth Anand’s War (2019). The first War earned ₹37.5 crore on its first Sunday (fifth day of release, after a mid-week debut). The current trend suggests that War 2 might struggle to match the lifetime business of the first film, which remains Hrithik Roshan’s career-high grosser with ₹319 crore.
Reviews & Audience Reaction
Unfortunately for YRF, War 2 has received mixed-to-negative reviews.
- Trade analyst Taran Adarsh rated it 1.5 stars, calling it the “weakest film in the YRF Spy Universe.”
- His verdict: “Has star power, scale, style, stunts – but lacks soul. Writing is the biggest culprit here. Not even Hrithik Roshan and NTR can save this royal mess.”
The film’s lavish production budget of ₹300–400 crore has raised stakes for YRF, and its weekday collections will now determine whether it can sustain momentum.
Final Verdict
While War 2 started off strong with record-breaking collections, its sharp 40% fall by Sunday has raised concerns about its long-term box office prospects. With Spy Universe fans still flocking to theaters, the coming weekdays will reveal whether the Hrithik–NTR starrer can bounce back or continue on a downward trend.
