Box Office Showdown: Hrithik Roshan's War 2 vs Rajinikanth's Coolie
Independence Eve Box Office Clash
This Independence Eve promises an exciting box office clash as Hrithik Roshan's War 2 faces off against Rajinikanth's Coolie on August 14, 2025. Both films are highly anticipated, boasting significant star power and fan expectations. With advance ticket sales now available, initial figures suggest a potential record-breaking holiday weekend. Let's take a look at how both films are performing in their Day 1 advance bookings across India.
War 2 Advance Booking Performance
According to reports, War 2 has made a robust start in its Day 1 advance bookings, amassing around Rs 2.09 crore from 57,609 tickets sold (excluding reserved seats). The Hindi 2D version leads with Rs 1.73 crore from 46,101 tickets, while the Tamil 2D version has garnered Rs 5.48 lakh from 3,681 tickets, and the Telugu 2D version has brought in Rs 11.64 lakh from 5,162 tickets. Premium formats have also contributed significantly, with Hindi IMAX 2D earning Rs 15.53 lakh from 2,187 tickets, Hindi 4DX at Rs 2.87 lakh (432 tickets), Hindi ICE at Rs 10,460 (22 tickets), and Hindi Dolby Cinema at Rs 16,200 (24 tickets). With strong buzz and impressive pre-release sales, War 2 is set for a promising box office debut.
Overview of War 2
War 2, the sequel to the 2019 hit War, is scheduled for release 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 key roles.
Coolie Advance Booking Insights
Thanks to Rajinikanth's immense fan base, many theaters have arranged early morning screenings for Coolie. In Kerala and Karnataka, shows will commence at 6 AM, while in Tamil Nadu, they will start at 9 AM.
Reports indicate that Coolie has experienced a remarkable start in advance bookings, accumulating a total of Rs 14.12 crore in sales for its first day. The Tamil version leads significantly with Rs 13.80 crore from 669,050 tickets across 189 locations. The Hindi version has contributed approximately Rs 23.05 lakh from 9,040 tickets, while the Telugu version stands at Rs 7.44 lakh from 3,474 tickets. Kannada bookings have generated around Rs 90,270 from 482 tickets. Overall, Coolie has sold over 682,000 tickets nationwide ahead of its release, setting the stage for a strong box office opening.
Synopsis of Coolie
The storyline centers on Deva, a former gold smuggler turned coolie, who aims to reclaim his former glory by reviving his old gang using stolen technology concealed in vintage golden 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. Aamir Khan is set to make a cameo appearance. It is produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures.