War 2 Box Office Collection - Day 2: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2 Gets Independence Day Boost

The much-hyped action spectacle War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, continued its strong run at the box office on its second day, Friday, August 15, 2025. Benefiting from the Independence Day holiday and solid word-of-mouth among action film lovers, the film registered robust occupancy across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil versions.

Day 1 Recap: A Big Start

War 2 opened on Thursday with a staggering ₹51.5 crore nett, making it one of the biggest Bollywood openers of 2025. The Hindi version contributed ₹29 crore, followed by the Telugu version at ₹22.25 crore, while the Tamil version added ₹25 lakh, as per Sacnilk data.

War 2 Box Office Collection - Day 2

Hindi Version

On Day 2, the Hindi version maintained an overall 51.52% occupancy across the country. Morning shows began slowly at 27.16%, but the momentum picked up strongly in the afternoon (58.71%) and peaked during evening shows (63.86%), before settling at 56.36% at night.

• NCR & Kolkata led the charts with 58.75% and 62.75% occupancy, respectively.
• Mumbai (45.25%) and Pune (46.50%) were steady, though slightly below national average.
• Southern metros contributed significantly, with Bengaluru (70.50%), Hyderabad (80%), and Chennai (94.75%) pulling in near-full houses.
• Smaller cities such as Lucknow (73.75%) and Jaipur (53.50%) also fared well.

Tamil Version

• The Tamil version showed 54.85% occupancy overall on Day 2.
• Chennai was the strongest contributor with 67.25% occupancy across 56 shows.
• Coimbatore (60.50%), Trichy (62%), and Pondicherry (70%) supported the film well.
• However, centres like Madurai (28.50%) and Salem (30.25%) recorded weaker numbers.

The film's performance in Tamil Nadu was respectable, though clearly overshadowed by Coolie, which dominated the Independence Day weekend.

Telugu Version

The Telugu market emerged as a major revenue driver, clocking 68.99% occupancy on Day 2.

• Hyderabad (73.50%), Vizag (72.50%), and Guntur (80.25%) were standouts, reporting houseful shows in prime slots.
• Vijayawada (70%) and Warangal (62.50%) added to the film's stronghold.
• Even Chennai (90.50%) registered near-capacity audiences for the Telugu version.

This reflects Jr NTR's star power, as his presence has significantly boosted collections in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Day 2 Collection

According to early trade estimates, War 2 raked in ₹56.5 crore nett on Day 2, showing an upward curve compared to its opening day in several territories due to the Independence Day holiday.

Two-Day Total

With Day 1 at ₹51.5 crore nett and Day 2 at ₹56.5 crore nett, War 2 has amassed a staggering ₹108 crore nett in India within just two days.

Box Office Outlook

The film's mix of star power, slick action sequences, and the combined fandom of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR is working well across Hindi and Telugu belts. While Tamil Nadu remains dominated by Rajinikanth's Coolie, War 2 has carved a solid space for itself.

Trade experts predict that with the weekend ahead, the film could breach the ₹160-170 crore nett mark in India by Sunday, solidifying its status as one of the year's biggest blockbusters.

Verdict: A smashing two-day run! War 2 is living up to its massive expectations and looks set to dominate the extended Independence Day weekend.