War 2 vs Saiyaara / In this case, Hrithik's 'War 2' lagged behind 'Saiyaraa' which was made in 40 crores

War 2 vs Saiyaara: These days, an exciting competition is being seen between two big films in Bollywood. On one side is Hrithik Roshan's action-packed film 'War 2', in which he is rocking the big screen in the role of spy agent Kabir. On the other side is new face Ahan Pandey's debut film 'Saiyaara', which has created a stir at the box office. Both the films are made under the banner of Yash Raj Films (YRF), but the low-budget 'Saiyaara' has surprised everyone by surpassing 'War 2' in earnings on the third day.

Release and initial collection of 'War 2'

Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani and Jr NTR starrer 'War 2' released in theaters on 14 August 2025. The film performed brilliantly in the first two days. According to Sacnilk data, the film earned Rs 52 crore on the first day and Rs 57.35 crore on the second day. However, the film's collection fell to Rs 33.25 crore on the third day. In three days, the film did a total business of Rs 142.6 crore. The audience and the makers have high expectations from this film made with a huge budget of Rs 400 crore, but the earnings on the third day have raised some questions.

'Saiyaara' has a blockbuster start

On the other hand, 'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri, was released on 18 July 2025. Ahan Pandey made his Bollywood debut with this film, and Anit Padda appeared in the lead role with him. According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 21.5 crore on the first day, Rs 26 crore on the second day and Rs 35.75 crore on the third day. That is, on the third day, 'Saiyaara' beat 'War 2' by a margin of Rs 2.5 crore.

Made on a modest budget of Rs 40 crore, 'Saiyaara' has earned more than Rs 500 crore worldwide and has joined the 500 crore club. This achievement not only makes it a successful debut film, but also proves to be a sensation at the box office.

The magic behind the success of 'Saiyaara'

The secret of the success of 'Saiyaara' lies in its story, the brilliant acting of the actors, and the skillful direction of Mohit Suri. The pair of Ahan Pandey and Anit Padda won the hearts of the audience. The songs and background music of the film were also well liked by the audience. Mohit Suri's romantic-thriller style once again succeeded in pulling the audience to the theaters.

Comparison of 'War 2' and 'Saiyaara'

The budget of 'War 2' is 10 times more than 'Saiyaara', but 'Saiyaara' has given a tough competition to its opening at the box office. While 'War 2' is trying to attract the audience with action and big stars, 'Saiyaara' is making a place in the hearts of the audience with its story and fresh faces.

Will 'War 2' be able to make a comeback?

'War 2' has big stars like Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani and Jr NTR, and the action sequence of the film is being liked by the audience. But the decrease in earnings on the third day has raised concerns for the makers. Now it will be interesting to see whether 'War 2' will be able to beat 'Saiyaara' in its lifetime collection or not.