WAR starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff breaking the records at the Indian box office. The movie recorded the highest opening for a Hindi film this year, surpasses the first day collection of Bharat (₹ 42.30 Crore), Mission Mangal (₹ 29.16 Crore), Saaho (₹ 24.40 Crore) and Kalank (₹ 21.60 Crore).
It emerges as the fastest 100 Crore for both the lead actors and also becomes YRF’s fifth 100 Crore club movie within three days of its release, after Dhoom 3, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai and Thugs of Hindostan. War got the highest opening ever for a Bollywood film in India, beats Aamir Khan starrer Thugs of Hindostan. It is now the highest-opening film for both Hrithik and Tiger, and the highest-earning film on a national holiday.
Hrithik Roshan’s Highest Grosser in India:
Position | Movie | Release Year | Lifetime Collection |
1 | Krrish 3 | 2013 | ₹ 244.92 Crore |
2 | Bang Bang | 2014 | ₹ 181.03 Crore |
3 | Super 30 | 2019 | ₹ 146.94 Crore |
4 | Agneepath | 2012 | ₹ 115 Crore |
5 | Kaabil | 2017 | ₹ 103.84 Crore |
6 | War | 2019 | ₹ 100.15 Crore* |
The movie follows Kabir, an intelligence agent gone rogue. Officials decide there are no other ways to tackle the problem but to kill Kabir, and employ Khalid for the task. It has received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Roshan & Shroff and action sequences, but criticism for its predictable storyline and weak plot. Hit ya Flop gave it 3.2 out of 5 stars.
The movie also starring Vaani Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana, Anupriya Goenka, Dipannita Sharma and Soni Razdan. Principal photography of the film began in the second week of September 2018, and concluded in March 2019. Initially titled Fighters, the film’s title was changed after the release of the official teaser in July 2019. The film’s music was composed by Vishal–Shekhar, with lyrics written by Kumaar, and released under the banner YRF Music.
Tiger Shroff’s Highest Grosser in India:
Position | Movie | Release Year | Lifetime Collection |
1 | Baaghi 2 | 2018 | ₹ 164.38 Crore |
2 | War | 2019 | ₹ 100.15 Crore* |
3 | Baaghi | 2016 | ₹ 76.34 Crore |
4 | Student Of The Year 2 | 2019 | ₹ 69.11 Crore |
5 | Heropanti | 2014 | ₹ 52.92 Crore |
6 | A Flying Jatt | 2016 | ₹ 38.61 Crore |
The action thriller film directed by Siddharth Anand known for Bang Bang! (2014), Anjaana Anjaani (2010), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), and Salaam Namaste (2005). It is produced by Aditya Chopra under his banner Yash Raj Films. It was previously reported the film had sold ₹ 4.05 Lakh tickets in major multiplexes before its release, beating the pre-release figures of many such big-budget features.
WAR was released across 4000+ screens in India and estimated to be made on a budget of ₹ 200 Crore including the Production cost and Prints & Advertising Cost.
Day Wise Domestic Collection :
Days/Movie | War (Hindi) | War (Telugu+Tamil) |
Wednesday | ₹ 51.60 Crore | ₹ 1.75 Crore |
Thursday | ₹ 23.10 Crore | ₹ 1.25 Crore |
Friday | ₹ 21.30 Crore | ₹ 1.15 Crore |
Total (3 Days) | ₹ 96 Crore + ₹ 4.15 Crore = ₹ 100.15 Crore |