Coolie vs War 2 Box Office Clash – Rajinikanth Overtakes Hrithik & Jr NTR

 

⚔️ Coolie vs War 2 Box Office Clash: Rajinikanth Beats Hrithik & Jr NTR

The Independence Day weekend of 2025 witnessed one of the biggest box office clashes in Indian cinema history – Rajinikanth’s mass actioner Coolie vs Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR’s War 2. While both films opened to earth-shattering numbers, the first week has declared a clear winner – and it is Coolie.

🔥 Opening Weekend Battle

• Coolie stormed the box office with a ₹65 crore Day 1 opening, Rajinikanth’s biggest ever.
• War 2 followed with a strong ₹52 crore Day 1, backed by YRF’s Spy Universe.
• By the end of the weekend, Coolie crossed ₹200 crore while War 2 stood at around ₹170 crore.

📉 Weekday Trends

After the long weekend, weekday drops were inevitable. However, Coolie held better than War 2 in major markets:

• Day 5 (Monday): Coolie – ₹12 crore, War 2 – ₹8.75 crore
• Day 6 (Tuesday): Coolie – ₹9.5 crore, War 2 – ₹8 crore
• Day 7 (Wednesday): Coolie – ₹6.5 crore, War 2 – ₹5.5 crore

By the end of its first week, Coolie had collected an impressive ₹222.5 crore net, while War 2 managed around ₹199 crore net. This shows a lead of over ₹20 crore for Rajinikanth’s film despite facing direct competition.

🌍 Worldwide Box Office

Both films are performing strongly overseas, but Rajinikanth’s dominance in South Indian and international Tamil markets is giving Coolie the edge.

• Coolie Worldwide Gross (Week 1): ₹335 crore
• War 2 Worldwide Gross (Week 1): ₹298 crore

With these numbers, Coolie has emerged as the global winner of the first week.

✅ Why Coolie is Winning?

1. Rajinikanth’s Pan-India Pull: The superstar’s loyal fanbase turned the film into a festival across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, AP/Telangana, and Kerala.
2. Mass Action + Emotional Content: Audiences praised the perfect mix of whistle-worthy action and sentiment.
3. Repeat Value: Family audiences, especially in South India, are watching the film multiple times.
4. Competition Impact: While War 2 had star power, some critics felt its script was weaker compared to Coolie.

📊 Box Office Clash Verdict

In the first week, Rajinikanth’s Coolie has clearly taken the lead over War 2. However, both films still have huge potential in the coming weeks, especially with extended holidays and strong overseas demand. The real test will be in Week 2, when new releases arrive.

Final Word: The Coolie vs War 2 clash is undoubtedly one of the biggest in Indian cinema. While Coolie is ahead in the race, War 2 remains a strong contender in the long run.