Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR’s War 2 Roars on Independence Day, Sets Box Office on Fire

 War 2 Day 2 Box Office Report: Independence Day Push Sends Collections Past ₹100 Crore Mark

The Independence Day holiday proved to be a game-changer for WAR 2, the latest big-screen spectacle from YASH RAJ FILMS. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan alongside Jr NTR, the spy thriller roared at the box office on its second day, registering massive growth across the country.

Day 2 Collections

According to early trade estimates:

Day 2 India Net: ₹55–57 crore

Two-Day India Net Total: ₹105–108 crore

Worldwide Gross (After 2 Days): ₹150+ crore

The film’s Hindi version saw

morning occupancy jump to around 27%, up from about 16% on opening day — a 68% surge thanks to the holiday crowd.

Biggest Hindi Release Ever

With a budget of ₹400 crore an estimate 5,000 screens across India 

War 2 is the most ambitious Hindi spy thriller to date. It’s also part of the interconnected YRF Spy Universe,following hits like Pathaan, Tiger Zinda Hai, and the first War (2019).

The Clash with Coolie

The Independence Day weekend saw a rare mega-clash as Rajnikant's Coolie hai hit cinemas alongside War 2. While Coolie dominated in the South, War 2 held its ground in the Hindi-speaking regions. Remarkably, both films crossed ₹100 crore domestically within just two days.

What’s Driving the Numbers?

*Star power: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s pan-India appeal.

*Holiday Release:Perfectly timed for the Independence Day weeke

*Action Scale High-octane stunts, exotic locations, and cutting-edge VFX.

*Franchise Factor:Loyal fanbase built from previous YRF spy films.

verdict 

With ₹100+ crore already in the bag and strong word-of-mouth, War 2 is on track to be one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of 2025. If momentum holds, the film could challenge some of the all-time highest-grossing records in the coming weeks.

Quick Facts:

Film: War 2

Director: Ayan Mukerji

Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani

Budget: ₹400 crore

Screens in India: ~5,000

Day 2 India Net: ₹55–57 crore

Worldwide Gross (2 Days): ₹150+ crore