A major box office battle unfolded on August 14, 2025, coinciding with Independence Eve, as ‘War 2,’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, went head-to-head with Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie.’ Both films, highly anticipated releases, attracted large crowds and accumulated impressive revenue during their opening weekend, establishing themselves as two of the year’s most prominent releases.
‘War 2,’ featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani, premiered with a strong performance. On Day 1 (Thursday), the film earned Rs 52 crore, with Hindi contributing Rs 29 crore, Telugu Rs 22.75 crore, and Tamil approximately Rs 0.25 crore. The momentum continued on Day 2 (Friday), with the film collecting Rs 57.35 crore, a 10.29% increase compared to its opening day. Hindi-speaking markets contributed Rs 44.5 crore, followed by Telugu at Rs 12.5 crore, and Tamil at Rs 0.35 crore. However, collections declined over the weekend, with Day 3 (Saturday) bringing in Rs 33.25 crore. Early estimates for Day 4 (Sunday) suggest earnings of around Rs 31 crore, still indicating a strong weekend performance. The total box office collection for ‘War 2’ currently stands at approximately Rs 173.60 crore after just four days.
‘War 2’, the sequel to the 2019 hit ‘War’, was released on August 14, 2025. It marks Hrithik Roshan’s return as Agent Kabir after a six-year absence. NTR Jr. joins the franchise as Agent Vikram. Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana also play pivotal roles.
‘Coolie’, starring Rajinikanth, enjoyed a strong opening. On Day 1 (Thursday), the film earned Rs 65 crore, with Tamil contributing Rs 44.5 crore, Hindi Rs 4.5 crore, Telugu Rs 15.5 crore, and Kannada approximately Rs 0.5 crore. On Day 2 (Friday), the film collected Rs 54.75 crore, a 15.77% dip from its opening day, with Tamil at Rs 34.45 crore, Hindi Rs 6.3 crore, Telugu Rs 13.5 crore, and Kannada Rs 0.5 crore. Early estimates for Day 4 (Sunday) point to earnings of around Rs 35 crore, sustaining its strong weekend momentum. The total box office collection for ‘Coolie’ has reached approximately Rs 194.25 crore in India over four days.
The storyline of ‘Coolie’ revolves around Deva, a former gold smuggler now working as a coolie. He seeks to reclaim his past glory by reviving his old gang and utilizing stolen technology hidden within vintage golden watches, leading to unforeseen consequences. The film’s cast includes Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, and Kaali Venkat. Aamir Khan makes a cameo appearance, and the film is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures.