The box office saw a major clash on August 14, 2025, Independence Eve, with ‘War 2,’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, competing against Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie.’ Both movies, among the year’s most highly-anticipated releases, drew large audiences, generating impressive revenue throughout their opening weekend. This solidified their status as two of the year’s biggest releases.
‘War 2,’ featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani, had a strong debut. On Day 1 (Thursday), the film earned Rs 52 crore, with Hindi contributing Rs 29 crore, Telugu Rs 22.75 crore, and Tamil around Rs 0.25 crore. The momentum continued on Day 2 (Friday), as the film collected Rs 57.35 crore, marking a 10.29% growth compared to its opening day. Hindi led with Rs 44.5 crore, followed by Telugu at Rs 12.5 crore, and Tamil at Rs 0.35 crore. The collections dipped over the weekend, with Day 3 (Saturday) bringing in Rs 33.25 crore. Early estimates for Day 4 (Sunday) indicate earnings of approximately Rs 31 crore, still maintaining a strong weekend performance. The total box office collection for ‘War 2’ is approximately Rs 173.60 crore in just four days.
‘War 2,’ a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster ‘War,’ was released on August 14, 2025. The film sees Hrithik Roshan return as Agent Kabir after a six-year gap. NTR Jr. joins the franchise as Agent Vikram. Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana also star.
‘Coolie’ starring Rajinikanth, opened strongly. 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 around Rs 0.5 crore. On Day 2 (Friday), the film collected Rs 54.75 crore, showing 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) show earnings of around Rs 35 crore, keeping the momentum strong over the weekend. The total box office collection for ‘Coolie’ is approximately Rs 194.25 crore in India after four days.
The plot centers on Deva, a former gold smuggler now working as a coolie. He attempts to regain his past glory by reviving his old gang, utilizing stolen technology hidden in vintage golden watches, leading to unintended consequences. The film also stars 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. It is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures.