The Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR starrer, "War 2," has experienced a significant crash in box office collections on its first Monday, with some multiplexes reportedly cancelling shows. After a promising opening weekend, the film's earnings plummeted, raising concerns about its long-term performance.
Box Office Plunge
"War 2" witnessed a massive drop in collections on Monday, its fifth day in theaters. According to early estimates, the film earned between ₹8.50 to ₹9.50 crore, a staggering 70-76% decline from the ₹32.15 crore earned on Sunday. This sharp fall is a major setback for the film, especially considering its substantial budget of ₹325-400 crore.
Day-wise Collection Breakdown
The film's box office performance over its first five days is as follows: * Day 1: ₹52.5 crore * Day 2: ₹57.5 crore * Day 3: ₹34 crore * Day 4: ₹32 crore * Day 5: ₹8.50-9.50 crore (estimates)
The total collection in India after five days is estimated to be around ₹182.27-185.50 crore.
Occupancy Rates and Ticket Sales
The occupancy rates for "War 2" also saw a sharp decline on Monday. The Hindi version of the film registered a mere 8.33% occupancy during morning shows, a significant drop from the 16.24% occupancy on Sunday. Ticket sales have also plummeted, with only 48,000 tickets sold between 6 AM and 3 PM on Monday, translating to roughly 88 tickets per minute.
Reasons for the Decline
Several factors may have contributed to the film's disappointing performance on Monday. Mixed word-of-mouth may be a reason for the drop. Given the film's high budget, a drop of less than 50% was necessary to maintain momentum, but the actual decline far exceeded that threshold.
Comparisons and Future Prospects
Despite the significant drop, "War 2" has still managed to become the fifth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025. However, its performance is underwhelming considering the high expectations and the scale of the movie. The film needs to maintain its momentum during the weekdays to reach ₹200 crore by the end of week 1. It remains to be seen whether "War 2" can recover from this setback or if it will succumb to the "mid-week blues".
The film's performance internationally has been decent, but not enough to offset its high production costs. As of Saturday, it had crossed ₹200 crore gross worldwide. However, the film still has a long way to go before it breaks even. With the movie facing a major drop, it hints at a difficult week ahead at the box office.
