On August 14, the nation saw an epic box office clash between Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR’s War 2. Despite tough competition – before the release for screens and now as the audience is divided, both films have managed to performed well. While each film earned have managed to pull in the crowds, only one film has entered the Rs 200 crore club with it domestic nett collection while the other is still inches away from achieving the feat. Scroll below to check out the films’ nett latest earning at the Indian box office.
Coolie VS War 2 Box Office
As per recent Sacnilk reports, early estimates suggest Coolie earned Rs 9.50 crore on Day 6 across all languages while War 2 managed to collect Rs 8.75 crore. This means that the Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer collected around Rs 75 lakh lesser than the Rajinikanth actioner on Tuesday. The severe rainfall in different locations of the country could be one of the reasons for the low numbers.
Day Wise Breakdown
| Coolie | War 2 | |
| Day 1 (Thursday) | Rs 65 Cr | 52 Cr |
| Day 2 (Friday – Independence Day) | Rs 54.75 Cr | Rs 57.85 Cr |
| Day 3 (Saturday – Janmashtami) | Rs 39.5 Cr | Rs 33.25 Cr |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | Rs 35.25 Cr | Rs 32.65 Cr |
| Day 5 (Monday) | Rs 12 Cr | Rs 8.75 Cr |
| Day 6 (Tuesday) | Rs 9.50 Cr* (Early Estimates) | Rs 8.25 Cr (Early Estimate) |
| Total (India Net Collection) | Rs 216.00 Cr | Rs 192.75 Cr |
As of now, the Rajinikanth-led multi-starrer is leading the box office race with a total margin of Rs 23.25 crore.
Coolie, War 2 Reviews
Both films opened to mixed review. While some praised Coolie, others pointed out its shortcomings. Similarly, several moviegoers based the latest YRF Spy Universe film for its predictability while others showered it with love for its action. Bollywood Bubble gave both the Rajinikanth multi-starrer and the Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer War 2 a 2-star rating.
While highlighting some positives, out reviewer wrote in their review, “War 2 had all the right ingredients on paper, but wasted two megastars, exotic locations, and the backing of YRF’s spy franchise. The weak writing, overblown action, and style-over-substance execution turn this potential blockbuster into a missed opportunity. It’s a shadow of the original War, with the hype far outpacing the final product. Watch it only if you’re a die-hard fan of Hrithik or NTR. Everyone else can wait for streaming.”
Talking about what works in Coolie, the reviewer wrote, “The attempt is commendable, despite the final result not living up to expectations.” They added in the review, “Coolie is a fun watch if you are heading to theatres to only watch Rajinikanth and experience his aura and swag. If you go in looking for content – or anything sensible, you will be deeply disappointed. Anirudh Ravichander’s soundtrack album is the only saving grace but not enough to redeem the film.”
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