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War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in the lead roles, registered a decent start in the overseas market. Out of all international territories, North America (USA and Canada) is an important one, and as far as day 1 performance is concerned, the film recorded a healthy collection. Considering the potential, it underperformed, but still, it managed to become Hrithik Roshan’s biggest opener in the territory. Keep reading for a detailed report!
Backed by YRF, the action thriller managed to secure a good screen count in North America despite a mega clash with Rajinikanth’s Coolie. Since Bollywood doesn’t have a ritual of premieres, expectations weren’t high, but still, Jr NTR’s presence ensured a healthy collection from premieres due to his pull among the Telugu diaspora.
War 2 registers a decent start at the North American box office
As per Venky Box Office, War 2 earned $925K from premieres. Out of this, $500K came from the Telugu version. Including premieres, it scored $1.417 million (12.42 crores) at the North American box office on day 1. Considering the sequel and Spy Universe factors, it was expected to take a solid start, but it didn’t happen.
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