Superstar Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna’s gangster drama Coolie outshined all expectations. The film earned over ₹150 crore worldwide on Day 1, with ₹66 crore from Indian markets alone — an all-time record for the Tamil film industry. Despite mixed reviews for its first half and Anirudh Ravichander’s background music, the film’s mass appeal and Rajinikanth’s charisma sealed the deal.
War 2 Struggles Despite Star Power
On the other hand, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, opened to largely negative reviews, particularly criticized for poor VFX and a weak storyline. The film managed around ₹80 crore globally, with ₹50 crore from India, falling short of its projected ₹100 crore opening. This also meant Jr NTR missed achieving a hat-trick of 100-crore openings after RRR and Devara.
What’s Next for the Independence Day Weekend?
With the Independence Day 2025 long weekend still ahead, there’s curiosity around whether War 2 can gain momentum. But for now, Coolie is clearly leading the box office, proving once again Rajinikanth’s enduring dominance across India and even in markets like Pakistan.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Coolie vs War 2 box office clash as the Independence Day weekend continues to heat up.
