Archive · 26 Dec 2025
War 2 and Akhanda 2 Face Financial Losses
War 2 and Akhanda 2: Thandavam are two movies that didn't do as well as expected at the box office.
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, didn't make enough money in the Telugu-speaking states.
The producer, Naga Vamsi, bought the rights for Rs 68 crore but only made Rs 35 to 40 crore.
Yash Raj Films gave him Rs 18 crore back to help with the losses.
Akhanda 2: Thandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, had a big budget of around ₹200 crore but only made about ₹107.85 crore worldwide.
Both movies show how high costs can lead to financial problems even if the movies do okay at the box office.
Naga Vamsi admits he made some mistakes but is working to fix the situation.
War 2 underperformed at the box office in Telugu states, generating only Rs 35 to 40 crore in share.
Naga Vamsi acquired the Telugu rights for War 2 for Rs 68 crore (excluding GST) and received Rs 18 crore from Yash Raj Films to offset losses.
Akhanda 2: Thandavam had a strong opening but fell short of expectations, grossing around ₹107.85 crore globally against a ₹200 crore budget.
Naga Vamsi acknowledged making mistakes and facing financial setbacks in 2025 due to high-budget films like War 2 and Kingdom.
Trade analysts attribute the financial losses to high production costs and overestimation of box office potential.
- Who
- Naga Vamsi (Producer), Yash Raj Films, Nandamuri Balakrishna (Actor), Boyapati Srinu (Director)
- What
- Financial losses from War 2 and Akhanda 2: Thandavam
- When
- After the release of War 2 and Akhanda 2: Thandavam in 2025
- Where
- Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) and globally
- Why
- High production costs and below-expected box office performance
Naga Vamsi's Perspective
Trade Analysts' Perspective
Financial Impact of War 2
Naga Vamsi's Perspective
Naga Vamsi admits to losses but states the situation is not as bad as rumored, with Yash Raj Films returning Rs 18 crore to minimize damage.
Trade Analysts' Perspective
Trade analysts highlight that the film's box office performance in Telugu states was significantly below expectations, leading to substantial financial losses.
Decision-Making and Risk
Naga Vamsi's Perspective
Naga Vamsi acknowledges making arrogant decisions and mistakes, leading to the current financial situation.
Trade Analysts' Perspective
Analysts suggest that high production costs and overestimation of box office potential contributed to the financial downfall of both War 2 and Akhanda 2.
- War 2
- Hindi film starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR
- Telugu Rights Cost
- Rs 68 crore (excluding GST)
- Box Office Share in Telugu States
- Rs 35 to 40 crore
- Compensation from Yash Raj Films
- Rs 18 crore
- Akhanda 2: Thandavam
- Telugu film starring Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Estimated Budget
- ₹200 crore
- Global Box Office Collection
- ₹107.85 crore
- Producer
- Naga Vamsi
- Production Company
- Yash Raj Films
