War 2 Review and Day 1 Box Office Collection {update}

Shubhra Gupta from The Indian Express called it a “glossy snooze-fest.” Koimoi said it’s “all smoke but no fire,” praising the action but questioning the script. Even on social media, reactions are split. Some fans love the chemistry between Hrithik and Jr NTR, others are already calling it a missed opportunity.

But here’s the thing — criticism hasn’t stopped people from buying tickets. Day 1 numbers are strong, even if they’re not touching the heights of the first War film. Early estimates put the opening day take between ₹20–25 crore net in India. By the afternoon, collections had crossed ₹24 crore, with evening shows expected to push it higher.

It’s a solid start, especially considering it’s going up against Rajinikanth’s Coolie, which is dominating in the South. Whether War 2 can hold its ground over the weekend will depend on word of mouth — and right now, that’s a mixed bag.

One thing’s for sure: Hrithik Roshan’s charisma and Jr NTR’s screen presence aren’t in doubt. If only the story matched their firepower, War 2 could’ve been a knockout instead of just a decent punch.