This Independence Eve, the box office turned into a massive showdown as Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2 went head-to-head with Rajinikanth’s Coolie on August 14, 2025. Both films, among the year’s most awaited releases, pulled huge crowds on their opening day, with fans flocking to cinemas nationwide. The first day numbers are now in, and the clash has delivered a thunderous start for both giants.
War 2 Box Office Collection Day 1:
War 2 opened to a massive start at the box office on its first Thursday, earning an impressive Rs 52.5 crore across all languages. The Hindi version led the way with Rs 29 crore, followed by the Telugu version at Rs 23.25 crore and the Tamil version at Rs 0.25 crore. These are rough early estimates, but the figures already place War 2 among the biggest Bollywood openers of the year, setting the stage for a strong weekend ahead.
About War 2
War 2, a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, hit theatres on August 14, 2025. It brings back Hrithik Roshan as Agent Kabir after a six-year gap. NTR Jr. joins the franchise as Agent Vikram. Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana are also seen in pivotal roles.
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1:
Coolie stormed into theatres with an electrifying start, collecting approximately Rs 65 crore on its opening day, according to early estimates. With this, the film has surpassed the Day 1 collection of War 2, which earned Rs 52.5 crore.
About Coolie:
The plot will focus on Deva, a former gold smuggler who is now working as a coolie. He seeks to regain his past glory by reviving his old gang with stolen technology hidden in vintage golden watches, leading to unintended consequences.
It also stars Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy and Kaali Venkat. Aamir Khan will be seen in a cameo role. It is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures.
