Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani's 'War 2' faces a significant box office decline after a strong opening. Second Monday earnings plummeted to Rs 2.25 crore, a sharp drop from its initial Rs 175.75 crore weekend. While India's net collection stands at Rs 224.15 crore, regional disparities exist, with Hindi and Telugu versions leading.
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