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Hrithik Roshan Jokes About War 2 Flop as Dubai Event Video Goes Viral

The remark comes as trade figures show the Rs 400 crore sequel fell short of recovery despite a reported Rs 364.35 crore worldwide gross.

Overview

  • Introduced as a “superstar” on stage in Dubai, Roshan replied, “My film just bombed at the box office,” drawing cheers in a clip widely shared online.
  • Trade tracker Sacnilk reports War 2 earned about Rs 236.55 crore in India and Rs 364.35 crore globally against a reported budget near Rs 400 crore.
  • The film is the sixth entry in Yash Raj FilmsSpy Universe, directed by Ayan Mukerji, with Roshan joined by Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, and marked Jr NTR’s Hindi debut.
  • After a decent opening, the movie lost momentum and drew criticism for weak writing and VFX, contributing to its classification as an underperformer.
  • Roshan had earlier reflected on playing Kabir in an Instagram note, and his light‑hearted acknowledgment has renewed attention on the franchise setback.