Bollywood’s highly anticipated action-thriller War 2, bringing Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR together on screen for the first time, is set to release on 14 August 2025. Releasing over the Independence Day weekend, the film is riding high on audience excitement — something clearly reflected in its advance bookings.
Explosive Advance Booking Start
On day one itself, ticket sales were phenomenal. According to Sacnilk, the film sold tickets worth ₹9.04 crore on the first day of advance booking. Including blocked seats, this figure reaches around ₹17.29 crore. The Hindi 2D format led the charts with ₹5.56 crore in sales, while premium formats (IMAX 2D, 4DX, ICE, etc.) collectively grossed ₹6.18 crore.
Regional Performance
Advance booking has been strong not only in the Hindi belt but also across South Indian states:
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Andhra Pradesh: ₹2.57 crore
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Telangana: ₹2.34 crore
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Maharashtra: ₹2.34 crore
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Delhi: ₹2.03 crore
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Karnataka: ₹1.04 crore
These numbers highlight the film’s strong pan-India appeal and high anticipation.
Total Tickets Sold
As per Times of India, nearly 1.26 lakh tickets were sold on the first day itself, generating around ₹8.50 crore in revenue. Trade analysts expect the advance booking figure to easily cross ₹20 crore before release.
Box Office Clash with Coolie
War 2 is set to clash this week with Rajinikanth’s Coolie, which has already amassed over ₹20 crore in advance booking and sold more than 9 lakh tickets domestically. Globally, Coolie has crossed ₹80 crore in advance sales. Still, the hype and star power behind War 2 position it as a strong competitor at the box office.
What Makes War 2 Special
Part of Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe, the Siddharth Anand directorial promises high-octane action, stunning locations, and powerhouse performances. The combination of Hrithik Roshan’s charismatic action persona and Jr NTR’s commanding screen presence is proving to be a major crowd-puller.
Conclusion
The day-one advance booking report makes it clear that War 2 is headed for a solid box office opening. Crossing the ₹20 crore mark before release would set the stage for it to be a big Independence Day weekend hit. All eyes are now on how it performs in its face-off against Coolie.
