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War 2 Advance Booking: Hrithik-Jr NTR Film Sells 50K Tickets, Eyes Rs 30 Cr Hindi Opening
Last Updated: War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, sells 50,000 Hindi tickets in advance. A Rs 30 crore day-one and Rs 100 crore global opening are on the cards. The buzz for War 2 is steadily building as the Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani starrer clocks impressive advance booking numbers in its Hindi version. As of 11:30 pm on August 11, 2025, national cinema chains PVRInox and Cinepolis reported a combined 50,000 tickets sold for day one. War 2 Hindi Advance Sales Hit 50,000, Rs 30 Crore Opening Expected Trade analysts expect final pre-release sales in these chains to cross 1.5 lakh tickets, paving the way for a ₹30 crore-plus net opening in Hindi alone. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film marks a major chapter in YRF's Spy Universe. While the Hindi bookings are off to a solid start, the Telugu version opens for reservations tomorrow. Analysts predict healthy numbers but caution that War 2, being primarily a Bollywood production, won't enjoy the automatic regional boost that big-ticket Tollywood films typically get. War 2 Mixed Buzz, But Huge Potential at the Box Office Early industry chatter classifies War 2's Hindi bookings as 'good, though not exceptional." Compared to the euphoric pre-sales seen in some 2023 Bollywood blockbusters, the film's mass appeal still has room to grow. Trade experts believe positive word of mouth will be key to pulling in wider audiences. Hrithik Roshan's last outing Fighter saw strong urban numbers but faltered with rural and mass-market viewers. Whether War 2 can bridge that gap will be a major talking point post-release. Globally, advance booking trends are encouraging. A ₹100 crore worldwide opening day is within reach for the action-packed thriller. However, competition is fierce—its release-day rival Coolie is projected to net around ₹140 crore on debut. That said, Hindi films generally sustain better post-opening than Tamil blockbusters, giving War 2 a chance to take the lead in the days following its release. With slick action, a star-studded cast, and a storyline that unites two pan-India icons, War 2 is positioned as one of 2025's most ambitious releases. If audience reception matches the hype, the film could dominate the Independence Day weekend box office. First Published: August 12, 2025, 01:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
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Saiyaara OTT release date update: When and where to watch Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda's blockbuster romantic drama
Shanoo Sharma's Instagram story Saiyaara's Impressive Box Office Journey Behind the Scenes: Ahaan Panday's Preparation Following a remarkable performance at the box office, the romantic drama Saiyaara starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda is gearing up for its digital premiere. The film has captured the attention of audiences with its heartfelt story and fresh performances, and now, fans are eagerly awaiting details about its streaming to Yash Raj Films' casting director Shanoo Sharma, Saiyaara is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 12, 2025. Sharma shared this update by resharing a social media post, confirming the film's OTT release date. While YRF has yet to make an official announcement, this has set expectations for the digital its release, Saiyaara has been a significant success, earning around Rs 517 crore globally. The movie has resonated across age groups with its emotional storytelling and engaging performances. In India, it has collected approximately Rs 373 crore, with overseas markets adding nearly Rs 144 crore. This strong run has kept the film steady despite competition from new competition from new releases like Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, Saiyaara continues to maintain a strong presence in theaters. Written by Rohan Shankar and Sankalp Sadanah, the film also features supporting roles by Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Sid Makkar, Shaad Randhawa, Rajesh Kumar, and Varun a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Yash Raj Films' casting director Shanoo Sharma has shared that Ahaan Panday underwent three years of intense acting training. His preparation included workshops and improvisation exercises. During the pandemic, Ahaan also worked as an Assistant Director on The Railway Men, gaining valuable production experience before his acting by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara tells the story of Krish Kapoor, a musician played by Ahaan Panday, and Vaani Batra, an ambitious journalist portrayed by Aneet Padda. Set in a city where personal and professional lives often clash, the film explores love, ambition, and self-discovery.
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Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer remains ahead of Arjun Erigaisi despite being held to second consecutive draw
Both Vincent Keymer and Arjun Erigaisi, who currently occupy the first and second positions respectively in the Masters' section, were held to draws in Round 5 of the 2025 Chennai Grand Masters event with the latter playing as white. read more Grandmasters Vincent Keymer and Arjun Erigaisi are set for a top of the table clash in the sixth round of the 2025 Chennai Grand Masters. Image credit: Freestyle Chess German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer remained a point clear of pre-tournament favourite GM Arjun Erigaisi to remain top of the Chennai Grand Masters standings despite being held to a second consecutive draw, this time by GM Vidit Gujrathi in Round 5 on Monday. Erigaisi, who had suffered a surprise defeat at the hands of GM Nihal Sarin in the previous round, missed out on the chance to narrow the gap with Keymer as he was held to a 78-move draw by Pranav V despite playing with white pieces. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Keymer and Gujrathi, on the other hand, decided to shake hands after 40 moves with the latter playing as white and game developing from an Indian Game opening. Erigaisi, who had reached the semi-finals of Freestyle Chess Las Vegas as well as the chess event at the Esports World Cup, was off to a strong start earlier in the tournament, beating American GMs Awonder Liang and Ray Robson and playing out a draw against Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest in the first three rounds. The defeat against Sarin, who had also participated at the Esports World Cup, has since threatened to deny Erigaisi the Chennai title for the third consecutive time. The 21-year-old chess star had finished in the joint-lead in each of the last two editions, only to miss out on the trophy by a whisker, and is hoping to finish on the right side of the result this year. Masters Standings – Round 5 Recap Five rounds in, and the leaderboard is tighter than ever. Every result is shifting the balance, and the pressure is at its peak. 🔥 The road to the title is narrowing stay tuned! Who's your frontrunner after Round 6? 👇@chess24com @QBResearch… — Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters (@Chennai_GM) August 11, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sarin held Liang to a draw while Dutch GM Anish Giri split a point with Indian GM Murali Karthikeyan. Van Foreest registered the only decisive result in the Masters' section in the fifth round, registering a hard-fought win over Robson in 82 moves while playing as white. Erigaisi and Keymer face off in a highly-anticipated sixth-round showdown on Tuesday that could decide the title. The winner of the third edition of the what is India's strongest Classical tournament will pocket Rs 25 lakh of the total prize money of Rs 1 crore along with 24.5 FIDE Circuit points that will count towards Candidates 2026 qualification. Masters: Round 5 Results: Anish Giri (½) drew Murali Karthikeyan (½); Vidit Gujrathi (½) drew Vincent Keymer (½); Arjun Erigaisi (½) drew Pranav V (½); Liang Awonder (½) drew Nihal Sarin; Jorden van Foreest (1) def. Ray Robson (0). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Challengers: Round 5 Results: Vaishali Rameshbabu (0) lost to Harshavardhan GB (1); Harika Dronavalli (0) lost to Abhimanyu Puranik (1); M Pranesh (½) drew Leon Luke Mendonca (½); Aryan Chopra (½) drew Adhiban B (½); Diptayan Ghosh (½) drew Pa Iniyan (½. Masters Standings after Day 5 1. Vincent Keymer – 4 2. Arjun Erigaisi –3 3-6. Anish Giri, Vidit Gujrathi, Murali Karthikeyan, Awonder Liang – 2.5 7-10. Nihal Sarin, Pranav V, Ray Robson, Jorden van Foreest – 2 Challengers Standings after Day 5. 1. Abhimanyu Puranik – 4 2-4. Pranesh M, Diptayan Ghosh, Leon Luke Mendonca – 3.5 5. Iniyan Pa – 3 6. Adhiban Baskaran – 2.5 7-8. Aryan Chopra, Harshavardhan GB – 1.5 9. Vaishali Rameshbabu – 1 10. Harika Dronavalli – 0.5
