The highly anticipated YRF Spy Universe film War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr., and Kiara Advani, is off to a mixed start at the box office. Despite entering the coveted ₹100 Crore Club, the film is witnessing a dismal run in India and overseas, with a noticeable drop in collections over the weekend.
Released on August 14, 2025, the film managed to cross the ₹100 Crore mark in 4 days, making it the 9th release of the year to hit the milestone. While the film opened strong, the sharp decline in collections on Saturday and Sunday has raised concerns about its long-term performance. The film’s ₹100 crore achievement adds another feather to the caps of its leading stars. War 2 becomes Hrithik Roshan’s 8th ₹100 Crore grosser, following War, Krrish 3, Fighter, Bang Bang, Super 30, Agneepath, and Kaabil. For Kiara Advani, this marks her 5th ₹100 Crore grosser, after Kabir Singh, Good Newwz, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story.
While the numbers may appear impressive at first glance, the extended weekend trend paints a worrying picture. The steep decline in footfalls suggests that War 2 may struggle to sustain momentum in the coming weeks. Unless it stabilizes over the weekdays and gains back some ground during the next weekend, War 2 risks falling short of the expectations pinned on YRF’s ambitious Spy Universe.
Hindi Version: ₹ 130 Crore
Tamil + Telugu Versions: ₹44.75 Crore
Total India Nett (all versions): ₹174.75 in 4 days
Total Worldwide Gross (all versions): ₹268.25 Crore in 4 days
The mixed performance reflects the current state of the Indian box office, where achieving major milestones doesn’t necessarily guarantee consistent day-to-day performance, highlighting the importance of content quality and audience satisfaction beyond opening day enthusiasm. Hit ya Flop rated the movie as 2 out of 5 stars, labeling it “Below Average” and wrote, “A stunning visual affair that buckles under the weight of its own hollow script.”
