Last week on October 2, War finally graced theatres worldwide and it did not disappoint! Much talked about, this action entertainer starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff was one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of 2019. Unsurprisingly, its Day 1 earnings amounted to an incredible Rs. 53.35 cr – proving that the movie had met high expectations! It continued to make an impact over its five day extended weekend, with glowing reviews and audience appreciation bringing in further profits for War.
War, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, emerged as the highest grosser of 2019 after making a record opening weekend collection of Rs. 166.25 cr, significantly more than the Salman Khan–starrer Bharat that made Rs. 150.10 cr. Comparatively, War earned more than other releases this year like Mission Mangal (Rs. 97.56 cr), Saaho (Rs. 79.08 cr), Kesari (Rs. 78.07 cr), Kabir Singh (Rs 70.83 cr), Kalank (Rs 62.75 cr), Total Dhamaal (Rs 62.40cr), Super 30 (Rs 50.76 cr) and Dream Girl (Rs 44.57 cr).
Currently, War still runs in theatres, with certain locations increasing the number of shows. Given this trend and the fact that the film enjoys an unopposed run at the box office over the next week trade expectation are that the business of War will cross the Rs. 200 cr mark in the next few days.
Top 10 Highest Opening Weekend Grossers of 2019
Movie Name – Box Office Collections
War – Rs. 166.25 cr
Bharat – Rs. 150.10 cr
Mission Mangal – Rs. 97.56 cr
Saaho – Rs. 79.08 cr
Kesari – Rs. 78.07 cr
Kabir Singh – Rs. 70.83 cr
Kalank – Rs, 62.75 cr
Total Dhamaal – Rs. 62.40 cr
Super 30 – Rs. 50.76 cr
Dream Girl – Rs. 44.57 cr
