The box office clash between Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan–Jr NTR’s War 2 has set theatres on fire this Independence Day week. Both films have already crossed the coveted ₹100 crore mark within just 2 days, making it one of the biggest showdowns in Indian cinema.
While Rajinikanth has registered his career-best opening with Coolie, the YRF Spy Universe’s War 2 is catching up quickly with strong momentum across multiple languages.
Coolie Day 2 Box Office Collection
According to early trade estimates (Sacnilk), Rajinikanth’s Coolie collected ₹53.50 crore India net on its second day (Friday, August 15, 2025) across all languages. This takes the film’s two-day total to ₹118.50 crore net in India.
Coolie Occupancy Report (Day 2):
- Tamil – 80.70%
- Hindi – 54.60%
- Telugu – 85.42%
The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial has already surpassed Rajinikanth’s previous record set by 2.0 (₹60 crore opening day), cementing Coolie as his biggest opener ever.
War 2 Day 2 Box Office Collection
Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2, part of YRF’s blockbuster Spy Universe, posted ₹56.50 crore India net on its second day. This brings the film’s two-day collection to ₹108 crore net across all languages.
War 2 Occupancy Report (Day 2):
- Hindi – 51.52%
- Tamil – 54.85%
- Telugu – 68.99%
Despite releasing alongside a Rajinikanth starrer, War 2 is holding exceptionally well, thanks to Hrithik–NTR’s massive fan base and strong word of mouth.
Coolie Movie Cast & Storyline
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is a multilingual action entertainer featuring:
- Rajinikanth in the lead role
- Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles
- Supporting cast includes Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, and Kaali Venkat
The film revolves around a mysterious man fighting against a corrupt syndicate that exploits workers in a port town, blending Lokesh’s gritty storytelling with Rajinikanth’s unmatched screen presence.
War 2 Movie Cast & Storyline
War 2 is the much-awaited sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe (after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3).
- Hrithik Roshan reprises his role as Kabir
- Jr NTR joins the universe in a powerful action role
- Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana, and Anil Kapoor add strong support
The film, written by Shridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala, is a slick action spy thriller and the official sequel to War (2019).
War 2 vs Coolie Box Office Clash – Who’s Winning?
- Coolie leads with ₹118.50 crore net in 2 days
- War 2 follows closely with ₹108 crore net in 2 days
- Both films are enjoying massive occupancy across multiple languages, with Tamil Nadu and Telugu states driving Coolie, while War 2 dominates in the Hindi belt.
With the Independence Day weekend still on, trade experts predict that both films will cross ₹200 crore net in India by Day 4, setting the stage for a historic box office showdown.
📌 Final Verdict
- Rajinikanth’s Coolie has delivered his career-best opening, emerging as a record-smashing entertainer.
- Hrithik Roshan–Jr NTR’s War 2 is performing neck-to-neck and has every chance to overtake in the coming days thanks to Spy Universe hype.
👉 As of Day 2, Coolie is ahead in the race, but War 2 is not far behind. The weekend will decide which film ultimately dominates the box office battlefield.
