The release of ‘War 2’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, alongside Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ on August 14, 2025, sparked a major box office rivalry. Both films were highly anticipated, drawing large crowds and generating substantial revenue. After a successful first week where both movies surpassed Rs 200 crore, the competition continues into the second weekend as they strive for even greater achievements.
‘War 2’ commenced with a strong performance, earning Rs 52 crore on its opening day. Day 2 saw collections reach Rs 57.85 crore. However, earnings decreased over the weekend, with Rs 33.25 crore on Day 3 and Rs 32.65 crore on Day 4. Day 5 experienced a significant drop with only Rs 8.75 crore, but the film managed some stability on Day 6 with Rs 9 crore. Midweek earnings further declined, with Rs 5.75 crore on Day 7 and Rs 5 crore on Day 8, culminating in a Week 1 total of Rs 204.25 crore. In its second week, ‘War 2’ brought in Rs 4 crore on Day 9 and an estimated Rs 6.25 crore on Day 10.
Early estimations suggest the film earned approximately Rs 6.50 crore on Day 11, resulting in a cumulative total of Rs 221 crore over eleven days.
‘War 2’ is a sequel to the 2019 hit ‘War’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, along with Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana in important roles.
‘Coolie’ had a blockbuster opening, with Rs 65 crore on its first day. The film maintained strong earnings on Day 2 with Rs 54.75 crore. Over the weekend, collections were Rs 39.5 crore on Day 3 and Rs 35.25 crore on Day 4. Weekdays saw a steep decline, earning Rs 12 crore on Day 5, Rs 9.5 crore on Day 6, Rs 7.5 crore on Day 7, and Rs 6.15 crore on Day 8. Despite the decline, the film finished its Week 1 at a notable Rs 229.65 crore. The second week began with Rs 5.85 crore on Day 9 and a surge to Rs 10.5 crore on Day 10.
Preliminary data suggests ‘Coolie’ earned Rs 10.75 crore on Day 11, reaching a total of Rs 256.75 crore in eleven days. Despite the weekday declines, the film has been a major commercial success.
The narrative of ‘Coolie’ focuses on Deva, a former gold smuggler now working as a coolie, who aims to revive his past by using stolen technology hidden in vintage golden watches, leading to unexpected consequences.
The cast includes Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, and Kaali Venkat. Aamir Khan appears in a cameo role. The film is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures.