With just a night left until its grand theatrical release, all eyes are on the War 2 Box Officeperformance. The clash between superstars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR has generated immense hype, but after a surprisingly sluggish start, the advance booking numbers are finally telling a clearer, more complicated story.
While the film has picked up pace recently, the initial projections have been re-evaluated, suggesting an opening day that is solid but falls short of the colossal expectations initially set for the action extravaganza.
Following are the numbers in advance bookings in national chains:
PVR + INOX: 1,20,000
Cinepolis: 33,000
Total: 1,53,000 tickets
Advance Bookings Gain Momentum
After a period of average sales, War 2 has finally shown significant growth in its advance bookings for the Hindi version. According to the latest reports, the film is now showing healthy hourly sales and has sold approximately 60,000 tickets across the top three national multiplex chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. With more than a day to go, trade expects the film to comfortably cross the 1.60 lakh ticket mark in national chains by the end of today, indicating a positive trend among the audience.
Revised Opening Day Projections
Despite the recent pickup, the overall advance numbers are still below the blockbuster levels many had predicted. In a surprising turn, the final advance sales for War 2 are tracking to be lower than its 2019 predecessor, War—a scenario few in the trade could have imagined. Consequently, the opening day forecast has been adjusted.
While experts initially pegged the first-day collection in the massive ₹50 to ₹60 crore range, the film is now realistically heading towards an opening day of around ₹38 -40 crores in the Hindi belt. This revised figure is respectable but significantly tones down the initial hype.
The Road Ahead And The Holiday Factor
The film’s performance in the coming days will be critical. The big Independence Day holiday on Friday, its second day in theatres, provides a massive opportunity for growth. The ultimate box office trajectory of War 2 will now heavily rely on strong audience word-of-mouth. If the content clicks with viewers, the film could see huge jumps on the holiday and throughout the weekend, potentially compensating for the lower-than-expected start and still reaching a blockbuster total.
About War 2
War 2 is the sixth installment in the blockbuster YRF Spy Universe, directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra. The high-octane action-thriller stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani in lead roles and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2025.
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