War 2 release, ticket prices, end credits, advance booking – all you need to know
Director Ayan Mukerji’s ‘War 2’ is all set to clash with director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Coolie’ this weekend. The Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR-Kiara Advani-led spy action-thriller will have an iconic showdown with the crime-action thriller, featuring superstar Rajinikanth.
While both films have built-up anticipation among fans, there is curiosity about which one will emerge victorious in the box office battle. Since ‘War 2’ belongs to the YRF Spy Universe, there has been speculation regarding a big reveal in the end credits alongside references to upcoming ‘Tiger’ and ‘Pathaan’ sequels. From release date, ticket prices to box office predictions, CBFC ratings and end credits, here’s why the Hrithik-Jr NTR film is a must-watch.
War 2 release date
Ayan, who has previously directed ‘Brahmastra’ (2022), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and ‘Wake Up Sid’ (2009) for Dharma Productions, has for the first time collaborated with Yash Raj Films (YRF). This is also his first film in the spy universe. The film also features actor Ashutosh Rana as Colonel Luthra, who also featured in ‘Pathaan’ (2023) and ‘War’ (2019). The music has been composed by Pritam, while the action-thriller has cinematography by Benjamin Jasper ACS and editing by Aarif Sheikh. The film is scheduled to release on August 14, 2025.
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War 2 movie budget, cast fees
‘War 2’ is mounted on an estimated budget of Rs 400 crore, as reported by Bollywood Hungama. While Jr NTR was paid a staggering Rs 70 crore as remuneration, Hrithik gets Rs 50 crore along with an additional clause for profit-sharing, according to reports. The reports also claim that Kiara has been paid Rs 15 crore for her role in the movie.
War 2 ticket prices
Ahead of the film’s release, ticket prices for ‘War 2’ at movie theatres have been soaring beyond Rs 2,000 in specific locations, as reported by The Indian Express. While tickets cost Rs 300 and above at most multiplexes in Mumbai, the price of premium seats at some places has been listed on BookMyShow to cost Rs 700-800, and at fancier venues over Rs 1,000.
The most expensive ticket for the Hrithik-Jr NTR movie was sold at Maison INOX at Jio World Plaza in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai on Tuesday, around 2 pm, The Indian Express reported. The price for prime recliner seats has been listed as Rs 2,620 and normal recliners as Rs 2,520 for an evening show, according to the report.
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War 2 advance booking, box office prediction
Although ‘War 2’ has been currently trailing behind ‘Coolie’ in terms of advance booking, the figures still look viable. Speaking exclusively to India Today, trade expert Ramesh Bala noted, “As of yesterday, ‘Coolie’ had raked in Rs 75 crore in worldwide pre-sales, compared to Rs 10–15 crore for ‘War 2’. With fresh numbers today, the Rajinikanth starrer is estimated to have crossed Rs 80 crore in advance sales, cementing its lead.”
“While Indian bookings for ‘War 2’ have seen a slow start, its North American pre-sales are contributing to the total. Still, ‘Coolie’ is comfortably ahead in the global race,” he added.
While actor Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’ earned Rs 54 crore on its opening day, actor Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’ collected Rs 44 crore on the first day. With Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ as its opponent, it would be interesting to witness if the sixth installment of the spy universe is able to set a new box office milestone.
War 2 CBFC rating, edits and runtime
‘War 2’ has received a U/A 16+ certificate by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC). As per sources close to the production, the film was altered to a runtime of 171.44 minutes from the earlier 179.49 minutes. A nine-second cut of Kiara’s bikini scene, one obscene line and a 2-second inappropriate gesture have been removed.
Big reveal in War 2 end credits
‘War 2’ will be followed by YRF’s ‘Alpha’ featuring actors Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. There has been anticipation regarding Bobby’s cameo in the end credits as one of the antagonists. A Hindustan Times report quoted a source who said, “Not just War 2 but even its end credits are a must-watch! The YRF Spy Universe is known as the Marvel of India and it is being conjectured that these two Easter eggs will show us all what Aditya Chopra has in mind for the next slate of films. Rumours are rife about whether new characters will be introduced, whether other Spyverse icons will return in the end credits of War 2, or whether a new film will be announced. YRF will make us wait for two more days before we know more.”
‘War 2’ will be released globally on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil – in 2D, IMAX 2D, 4DX, ICE and Dolby Cine formats.
