Coolie vs War 2: Box Office Clash of the Year — Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ Smashes Rs 100 Crore in Advance Bookings
Rajinikanth’s Coolie creates history with Rs 100 crore worldwide in advance bookings ahead of its August 14 release, setting the stage for a massive box office battle against Hrithik Roshan–Jr NTR’s War 2.
Rajinikanth’s Coolie crosses Rs 100 crore in pre-sales, set to clash with Hrithik Roshan–Jr NTR’s War 2 on August 14.
The Indian box office is bracing for one of the most high-voltage clashes in recent memory as Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan–Jr NTR’s War 2 release tomorrow, August 14, just ahead of Independence Day. The festival weekend, coupled with massive fan frenzy, is expected to set unprecedented records.
On one side, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is a full-throttle mass entertainer featuring Rajinikanth in the lead, with Aamir Khan’s cameo as Dahaa stealing headlines. The star-studded cast also includes Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and Upendra. The film has already made history, crossing Rs 100 crore worldwide in advance bookings — a first for an Indian film — cementing Rajinikanth’s unmatched box office pull.
On the other, War 2, helmed by Ayan Mukerji, marks the sixth chapter in the YRF Spy Universe. Hrithik Roshan reprises his role as Kabir, joining forces with Jr NTR, while Kiara Advani adds glamour to the action-packed narrative. The film follows the footsteps of blockbuster predecessors like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3. Fans in Mumbai have even organised a 4 am special screening to celebrate the release.
With both films releasing in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, the stage is set for a nationwide cinematic showdown. Industry insiders predict that if early reviews remain positive, the box office will witness historic footfalls over the holiday weekend.
