Overview

• After a seven-day India net of about ₹199 crore, War 2 added roughly ₹4–5 crore on day eight to reach around ₹203–204 crore domestically.
• Global first-week estimates place the film at roughly ₹307–309 crore worldwide following a sharp midweek drop to single-day lows near ₹5–5.5 crore.
• Rajinikanth’s Coolie led the clash through the first week and stood near ₹230 crore in India by day eight, outpacing War 2 in the same window.
• Trade trackers cite a budget or landing cost in the ₹325–400 crore range, making a strong second weekend crucial for any path to profitability.
• In the Telugu market spotlight, distributor Naga Vamsi publicly refuted rumors that he is quitting films or selling assets after the film’s soft regional returns.