Director Siddharth Anand
· Cast Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Vaani Kapoor
· Released Oct 2, 2019
Worldwide
₹317 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹317 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹158 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹150 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
War is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹317 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹150 Cr, representing a 211% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
War was reportedly made on a budget of ₹150 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹317 Cr India nett — a 2.1x multiple on production cost and a 211% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹317 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-57.06 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for War at roughly ₹225 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
₹0Break-even ~₹225 Cr₹317 Cr collected
The 2019 Box OfficeYear in Context
Uri at ₹244 Cr on ₹50 Cr budget — +388% ROI — was the most efficient blockbuster of the decade. War at ₹295 Cr gave YRF its homegrown franchise blockbuster at full scale. Kabir Singh at ₹276 Cr was commercially undeniable regardless of controversy. Good Newwz, Mission Mangal, and Chhichhore all delivered strong ROI on disciplined budgets. Saaho's ₹350 Cr budget vs ₹149 Cr Hindi return was the Disaster that ended an era of unchecked budget inflation — right before COVID arrived and reset everything.
War is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹317 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹150 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
War collected ₹317 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹317 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
War released in 2019 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
War was directed by Siddharth Anand. The 2019 Hindi film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹317 Cr India nett.
War collected ₹317 Cr India nett in 2019, earning a All-Time Blockbuster verdict. Uri at ₹244 Cr on ₹50 Cr budget — +388% ROI — was the most efficient blockbuster of the decade. War at ₹295 Cr gave YRF its homegrown franchise blockbuster at full scale. Kabir Singh at ₹276 Cr was co...