Hrithik Roshan & Jr. NTR’s War 2 smashes advance booking records with over ₹4 crore in sales! Get the full breakdown of ticket numbers, formats, and regional performance across India.
The buzz is real- Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2 is roaring before it even hits the big screens. With advance bookings crossing an astounding ₹4 crore at the end of Sunday night (August 10), the film is already counted among the biggest Bollywood releases of the year. Audiences from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu are loading up to book, and numbers say they’re doing just that.
This detailed report breaks down the War 2 advance booking collection, ticket sales, regional performance through booked advance sales, and details on why this film is garnering so much interest before its release.
War 2 Advance Booking Collection- The Numbers are Impressive
From trade sources and some bookings, War 2 has achieved terrific milestones even in its pre-release phase:
Total Advance Booking Collection: ₹4+ crore (as of Sunday night)
- Including Blocked Seats: ₹5.62 crore
- Total Tickets Sold: 55,773 in India
- Ticket Breakdown, by Format and Sales:
- Hindi (2D, IMAX, Dolby, 4DX): 47,191 tickets
- Telugu (2D): 4,906 tickets
- Tamil (2D): 3,676 tickets
Total Show Count Across India:
- Total Shows: 6,723
- Hindi: 6,480 shows
- Tamil: 106 shows
- Telugu: 137 shows
Regional Box Office Buzz, Pre-Release
It’s not just Mumbai or Hyderabad – War 2 is generating buzz in many states.
States with Strong Advance Sales:
Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Delhi- there’s a strong demand for all showings.
Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, and West Bengal – leading when looking at blocked seats.
Why is War 2 Breaking Advance Booking Records
Occurs due to a wide range of factors:
1. Star Power of Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR
Combining these two iconic actors is a wish come true for their fans. Not to mention, Hrithik brings a stylish action hero persona, as does Jr NTR, who brings a thoroughly impressive character on screen.
2. Part of YRF Spy Universe.
With hit films Pathaan and Tiger 3, YRF has successfully created a spy universe that has garnered a loyal audience who expects international-level production and outrageous amounts of entertainment.
3. Multi-Language Release
Targeted at Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu audiences – War 2 is reaching a far larger audience and amplifying the pre-release buzz.
4. Promotion and Content of the Trailer
The trailer and subsequent promotions have trended on YouTube and all social media platforms. Fans are scouring the trailers and promos looking for clues about the action and storyline.
5. Holiday Release
The timing of the release – long weekend – most likely assures predominant footfall in theatres.
Pre-release audience engagement reaction
Fans are filling X (previously Twitter) and Instagram with posts like:
“So I booked my tickets for Day 1 First Show for #War2 in IMAX – Can’t Wait to see Hrithik & Jr NTR and the two together!” – @MovieBuffManish
“The hype is unreal. War 2 is going to demolish the box office!” – @FilmyFanatic
With this level of pre-release buzz, along with the expectation that the movie will live up to its hype, this buzz usually leads to a strong opening day; however, that depends on the movie.
What to expect on release day
Predicting –
Day One Collection Estimate: ₹50-55 crore (all languages) with good word of mouth.
Weekend Estimate: ₹150+ crore in India if advance sales continue at the same level.
Long run potential: Could cross ₹500 crores if the film has prolonged interest from audiences, as we saw in War (2019).
The War (2019) Effect
The first War film starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff had one of the highest all-time box office openings of all-time collecting ₹53.35 crores on Day 1. This puts precedence on the sequel to follow, and with the addition of Jr NTR to the franchise, the box office expectations have grown from War (2019).
Conclusion — War 2 is All Set to Rule the Box Office
The War 2 advance booking collection is a sign that the action entertainment with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR has already hit home runs for the fans. With ₹4 crore already done (₹5.62 crore with blocked seats) and massive shows across India, this film will definitely register a blockbuster opening.
FAQs
1. What is the current War 2 advance booking collection?
As of Sunday night, we are at an advance booking collection of ₹4 crores. ₹5.62 crores, if blocked seats are added.
2. How many tickets have been sold for War 2, prior to its release?
The film has sold about 55,773 tickets across India as of the time of writing this.
3. Which language version of War 2 is the leading?
The leading version is Hindi, with 47,191 tickets sold.
4. Which state is leading in advance bookings?
At present, Maharashtra is the leading state, with Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Delhi handing in solid figures.
5. How many shows have been reported for War 2 across India?
There will be 6,723 shows, 6,480 Hindi, 106 Tamil, and 137 Telugu.
6. Is War 2 part of the YRF Spy Universe?
Yes, it continues the plot points of YRF’s connected, spy universes, leading to Pathaan and Tiger 3.