Box Office Clash: Hrithik Roshan's War 2 vs Rajinikanth's Coolie

Independence Eve Showdown at the Box Office

On the eve of Independence Day, August 14, 2025, the box office witnessed a fierce competition as Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2 faced off against Rajinikanth's Coolie. Both films, highly anticipated by audiences, attracted large crowds and achieved remarkable earnings, establishing themselves as two of the year's top releases. Following a spectacular opening weekend, both films experienced significant declines during the weekdays but still managed to surpass the Rs 200 crore milestone within their first week. As they approach their second weekend, early estimates from Day 8 indicate that the competition remains intense.

War 2 Box Office Performance on Day 8

War 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, debuted to an enthusiastic reception, earning Rs 52 crore on its opening day. The film saw an increase on Day 2, collecting Rs 57.85 crore, reflecting an 11.25% growth. However, Day 3 saw a decline with Rs 33.25 crore, followed by Rs 32.65 crore on Day 4, bringing the extended weekend total to nearly Rs 176 crore. The film faced a significant drop on Day 5, earning only Rs 8.75 crore (a 73.20% decrease), but saw a slight recovery on Day 6 with Rs 9 crore and Rs 5.75 crore on Day 7. Early estimates for Day 8 suggest an additional Rs 5 crore, bringing the total to Rs 204.25 crore across all languages. Despite the post-weekend drop, War 2 has successfully crossed the Rs 200 crore threshold in its extended first week.

Overview of War 2

War 2, the sequel to the 2019 hit War, was released on August 14, 2025. Hrithik Roshan reprises his role as Agent Kabir after a six-year hiatus, while NTR Jr. joins the cast as Agent Vikram. The film also features Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana in significant roles.

Coolie Box Office Collection on Day 8

Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film Coolie had a stellar opening week at the box office. It debuted with a remarkable Rs 65 crore on Day 1, with Tamil Nadu contributing Rs 44.5 crore, while the Hindi version added Rs 4.5 crore, Telugu Rs 15.5 crore, and Kannada Rs 0.5 crore. Day 2 saw a 15.77% drop, earning Rs 54.75 crore, followed by Rs 39.5 crore on Day 3 and Rs 35.25 crore on Day 4, resulting in an extended weekend total exceeding Rs 194 crore. The film experienced the typical Monday decline with Rs 12 crore, followed by Rs 9.5 crore on Day 6 and Rs 7.5 crore on Day 7. On Day 8, early estimates indicate an additional Rs 6.25 crore, bringing the total to Rs 229.75 crore across all languages. Despite the significant drops after the opening weekend, Coolie has emerged as a major success, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in its first week.

Synopsis of Coolie

The storyline of Coolie revolves around Deva, a former gold smuggler who now works as a coolie. He aims to reclaim his former glory by reassembling his old gang using stolen technology hidden in vintage gold watches, leading to unforeseen consequences. The film features a talented cast, including Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, and Kaali Venkat, with Aamir Khan making a cameo appearance. It is produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures.