The much–awaited Hrithik Roshan – Tiger Shroff movie, WAR, finally released today after intense anticipation and speculations. It has garnered immense attention for weeks now and is playing across 4000 screens in the country. But will it prove to be the biggest action entertainer of this year at the box office? Let us take a closer look and find out.
The pre–release buzz surrounding WAR is said to be incredibly strong, and this was reflected in the 85% occupancy rate for its morning showings. With advance bookings opening five days early on September 27th, estimates predict that Day 1 earnings could easily surpass the Rs. 25+ crore mark from the pre–booking alone. All things considered, analysts are anticipating that WAR’s initial day revenues could reach or even exceed the remarkable Rs. 45 crore figure!
Looking at the bigger picture, WAR stands an incredible chance of earning one of its leading stars, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, their highest opening day grosser given that it is expected to be met with great reception in multiple territories without competition from Hollywood releases such as JOKER and SYE RAA NARASIMHA REDDY. It is not unlikely for the film’s business on opening day to exceed Rs. 45 crore however it is unlikely for the film’s box office collections on Day 1 to outmatch THUGS OF HINDOSTAN’s earnings of Rs. 52.25 cr.