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War 2’s Star-Powered Debut Nets ₹142 Crore During Opening Weekend

Social media praise for Kiara Advani’s debut has driven strong opening sales monitored closely by trade analysts

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Overview

  • Sidharth Malhotra’s viral social-media post praising Kiara Advani’s “grace and strength” on screen, followed by Anil Kapoor’s acclaim, has amplified the film’s early publicity
  • War 2 marks Kiara Advani’s debut as Kavya Luthra in the sixth installment of Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe
  • The Ayan Mukerji-directed sequel earned approximately ₹142 crore in its first three days and is projected to cross ₹150 crore
  • Audiences and critics have lauded the film’s large-scale action sequences and standout performances by Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR
  • Trade analysts say Monday’s box-office hold and the ongoing clash with Rajinikanth’s Coolie will be pivotal for War 2’s longer-term trajectory