Yash Raj Films’ War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr., and Kiara Advani, has officially entered the coveted Rs. 100 crore club, becoming the ninth release of 2025 to achieve this feat. Released on August 14, the high-octane action entertainer hit the Rs. 100 cr mark within just four days, placing it among the fastest grossers of the year.
According to box office reports, War 2 opened on a strong note with Rs. 28 cr on Day 1 (Thursday). The film saw a massive Independence Day boost on Day 2 (Friday), raking in Rs. 45 cr, marking a 60.71% jump. However, the film experienced a noticeable drop over the weekend, collecting Rs. 24 cr on Saturday (down 46.67%) and Rs. 23 cr on Sunday (down 4.17%). Despite the decline, the four-day extended weekend total comfortably pushed War 2 past the Rs. 100 cr milestone.
With this, War 2 joins the league of 2025’s major box office successes, though its trajectory raises interesting comparisons with other big-ticket releases. For instance, Chhaava remains the year’s biggest hit, storming into the Rs. 100 cr club in just three days before ending with an all-time high Rs. 600.10 cr lifetime. Following closely, Saiyaara and Housefull 5 both crossed Rs. 100 cr in four days, eventually finishing at Rs. 330.45 cr and Rs. 160.72 cr respectively.
War 2’s four-day journey to Rs. 100 cr puts it in the same bracket as Saiyaara and Housefull 5 in terms of speed. However, its performance so far seems more frontloaded, with a steep drop post-Independence Day. Whether the film can sustain beyond its extended opening weekend and replicate the massive legs of Chhaava or Saiyaara remains the key question for trade circles.
So far, 2025 has seen an impressive run at the box office, with diverse genres making their mark. From historical epics like Chhaava, to youthful love stories like Saiyaara, to animation with Mahavatar Narsimha, the industry has witnessed a resurgence. War 2’s entry into the Rs. 100 cr club cements its place among the year’s headline releases, though its ultimate lifetime business will depend on how it counters competition and sustains in the weeks ahead.
Fastest Rs. 100 cr grossers of 2025 at a glance:
Chhaava – Rs. 600.10 cr – 3 Days
Saiyaara – Rs. 330.45 cr – 4 Days
Housefull 5 – Rs. 160.72 cr – 4 Days
War 2 – Rs. 120 cr – 4 Days
Sky Force – Rs. 131.44 cr – 8 Days
Raid 2 – Rs. 178.08 cr – 9 Days
Sitaare Zameen Par – Rs. 165.27 cr – 9 Days
Sikandar – Rs. 103.45 cr – 10 Days
Mahavatar Narsimha – Rs. 143.77 cr – 16 Days