Movie Name: War 2
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani, and others
Director: Ayan Mukerji
Production: Yash Raj Films

Theatrical Performance & Audience Response

• War 2 released in theatres on 14 August 2025, during the Independence Day holiday weekend.
• Audience response was mixed — praised for Hrithik–Jr NTR’s chemistry, high-octane action sequences, and cinematography, but criticized for weak storyline, screenplay, and VFX.
• The movie had a massive budget, estimated at ₹300–400 crore.
• Box office earnings:
  • Day 1: Around ₹52 crore (India net).
  • First week: About ₹200.6 crore (India net).
  • By Day 11: The collection grew to ₹220–225 crore (India net).
  • Worldwide gross has reportedly crossed ₹300 crore, though exact net profitability is not confirmed.

OTT Release: When & Where to Watch

• War 2 is expected to stream online between late September and early October 2025.
• Reports suggest that Netflix has acquired the digital streaming rights.
• However, the official OTT release date and language availability have not yet been officially confirmed.

Coolie vs War 2 — Box Office Comparison

Rajinikanth’s Coolie has been in direct competition with War 2. Let’s see how they stack up:

Overall — Coolie outperformed War 2 at the box office, especially in opening numbers and across South Indian markets. Audience preference leaned more towards Coolie, largely due to Rajinikanth’s massive fan base and screen presence.

Conclusion

• War 2 is a big-budget spectacle that had a strong start but slightly lagged behind Coolie in terms of box office momentum.
• The film is expected to premiere on OTT in late September or October 2025, most likely on Netflix (pending official confirmation).
• Audience response has been mixed — action and star power were appreciated, but screenplay and VFX received criticism.
• In the clash, Coolie currently holds the upper hand both at the box office and in popularity.