In vibrant landscape of Indian cinema two major releases have captured the audiences attention: Coolie and War 2. Both films featuring star-studded casts and high-octane action sequences have been vying for box office supremacy since their release on August 14 2025. As the competition intensifies the question arises: which film will first enter the coveted Rs 400 crore club? Coolie vs. War 2: Box Office Showdown Rajinikanths Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj has made a significant impact at the box office. The film opened with an impressive Rs 65 crore on its first day in India and amassed Rs 206.5 crore domestically by day five. Globally as per reports Coolie has grossed over Rs 404 crore within four days marking it as one of the fastest Tamil films to achieve this milestone. How much has War 2 collected? In contrast War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR experienced a strong start but has seen a decline in earnings. The film collected Rs 174.75 crore in India over its opening weekend but dropped to Rs 8.5 crore on day five bringing its domestic total to Rs 183.25 crore. Worldwide War 2 has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark but lags behind Coolie in overall collections. What factors have influenced performance of Coolie and War 2 Star Power: Rajinikanths enduring appeal Aamir Khans cameo role and various stars from all the regional industries have significantly contributed to Coolies success drawing audiences across demographics. The appearance of Kannada superstar Upendra and Malayalam star Soubin Shahir has garnered Coolie huge popularity among the masses. Critical Reception: While Coolie received mixed reviews its action sequences and performances were praised. War 2 however faced criticism for its storyline direction and poor VFX quality affecting its momentum. Market Reach: Coolies release in multiple languages expanded its reach whereas War 2 primarily targeted Hindi and Telugu audiences. However due to the presence of Jr NTR in the film the film managed to hold its advance booking numbers in Telugu states but due to the strong presence of Akkineni Nagarjuna playing antagonist for the first time Coolie created a strong buzz after its initial release. Summary Coolie has surpassed Rs 400 crore globally within four days leading the box office race. War 2 has crossed Rs 200 crore worldwide but trails behind Coolie in earnings. Rajinikanth Aamir Khan and Akkineni Nagarjunas star power and broader market reach have bolstered Coolies performance. War 2s critical reception and the negative word of mouth has impacted its box office trajectory.
