Hrithik Roshan War 2 Sets All-Time Audience Interest Record on BookMyShow

Five days before release, War 2 has achieved something no other Bollywood film has ever done. According to BookMyShow data, the film has already clocked over 758,000 audience interests, a figure that not only guarantees a thunderous opening but also rewrites the record books of pre-release buzz.

The action-packed sequel, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has left behind an elite list of blockbusters including Jawan (730K), Pathaan (722K), Animal (410K), Tiger 3 (517K), and Brahmastra (430K). For context, Jawan and Pathaan both went on to earn over ₹1,000 crore globally — and War 2 has already outpaced them in audience curiosity.

A Historic Moment in Bollywood Marketing

The BookMyShow “interest” metric measures how many people have actively shown intent to watch the film — and crossing the 750K mark before release is unprecedented. For years, this threshold seemed almost unreachable. In fact, most big-ticket films in Bollywood struggle to touch 500K before release week, but War 2 achieved that weeks ago and then kept climbing.

This extraordinary feat is being attributed to the perfect storm of casting, marketing, and timing.

The Power of the Hrithik–Jr NTR Combo

Bringing together Hrithik Roshan’s charisma with Jr NTR’s mass appeal is a cinematic event in itself. Hrithik returns as superspy Kabir after five years, and Jr NTR makes his debut in the YRF Spy Universe with a mysterious yet powerful character. The two are expected to face off in an action narrative that spans continents — from high-tech streets to rugged battle zones.

Fans from both Bollywood and Tollywood are flooding social media with fan edits, theories, and countdown posts, turning War 2 into a cross-industry phenomenon.

Timing That Couldn’t Be Better

YRF has locked August 15th weekend for the film’s release — a holiday period that has historically boosted Bollywood action films. From Ek Tha Tiger to Batla House, Independence Day releases have seen higher footfalls, and War 2 is expected to benefit from the long weekend and patriotic sentiment, even if its storyline is more spy-thriller than directly nationalistic.

A Marketing Masterclass

The film’s teaser didn’t reveal too much plot, but it showcased explosive action sequences, stylish cinematography, and the intense face-off between the leads. That mystery, paired with daily promotional content — including posters, motion teasers, and behind-the-scenes glimpses — has built sustained excitement without overexposing the story.

Why This Record Matters

Strong interest numbers almost always translate to big opening-day earnings. If War 2 maintains its current trajectory, trade experts believe it could set the all-time biggest Bollywood opening day record, surpassing both Jawan and Pathaan. Early overseas interest also suggests that it could deliver a historic debut in markets like the USA, UAE, and Australia.

With just days to go, the question isn’t whether War 2 will open big — it’s how big the opening will be.