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With just hours remaining for the release of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2, anticipation is high, though it hasn’t reached the heights many had initially predicted. Once seen as a potential candidate to become Bollywood’s first ₹100 crore net opener, the film now appears unlikely to hit that milestone. Still, it is expected to achieve the highest day-one total in the YRF Spy Universe.

The pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR had all the ingredients for a blockbuster. NTR’s post-RRR stardom, particularly in the Telugu states, remains unmatched; his recent film Devara grossed over ₹70 crore on day one in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone. Coupled with the sequel factor, the Spy Universe branding, and Hrithik reprising his role as Kabir, a ₹100 crore net opening initially seemed possible. However, War 2’s promotional content—including teaser, songs, and trailer—did not fully meet audience expectations. Notably, the highly anticipated dance face-off between Hrithik and NTR was deliberately withheld from promotions, reserved exclusively for the big screen.

The box-office clash with Rajinikanth’s Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, initially seemed manageable. Yet, as advance bookings progressed, Coolie’s overwhelming demand created a subtle negative impact on War 2’s pre-release hype. In North America, Coolie has already shattered premiere records, leaving War 2 trailing in pre-sales numbers.

In the Telugu states, Jr NTR’s pull remains a strong draw, while the Hindi belt contributes significantly to potential earnings. Current projections estimate a ₹60–64 crore net opening across India, with approximately ₹28–30 crore from Telugu-speaking regions, ₹30–32 crore from the Hindi belt, and around ₹2 crore from other territories. If these numbers materialize, War 2 would surpass Pathaan’s ₹57 crore net opening, setting a new record within the Spy Universe. While the opening may fall short of its full potential, it remains robust and leaves ample room for growth, depending on audience word-of-mouth in the following days.