Slow Start for ‘War 2’ at the Box Office

The much-anticipated film ‘War 2’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, hit theaters on August 14th. Despite high expectations, the film initially struggled at the box office due to a clash with another major release, ‘Coolie’. On its opening day, ‘War 2’ managed to earn ₹51.5 crore, which was considered underwhelming given the star power involved.

Independence Day Boosts Collections

However, the film’s fortunes changed dramatically on its second day, coinciding with India’s Independence Day. The holiday provided a significant boost to ticket sales, propelling the film’s earnings to ₹56.50 crore. This surge helped ‘War 2’ cross the ₹100 crore mark across all languages within just two days of its release.

Mixed Performance Across Languages

While the Hindi version of ‘War 2’ showed a strong recovery and continued to perform well, the Telugu version experienced a noticeable decline over the weekend. This disparity in performance across different language markets highlights the varied audience reception and regional preferences.

Total Collections and Future Prospects

By the end of its first weekend, ‘War 2’ had amassed a total collection of ₹175 crore. The film’s performance in the coming weeks will be crucial in determining its overall success. Industry analysts are closely watching to see if it can maintain momentum and achieve blockbuster status.