The box office battle between Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 was guaranteed to make sparks fly. But both big-budget movies have indicated signs of exhaustion just a week into release. Despite going past the ₹200 crore mark locally, their run has slowed down, causing eyebrows to rise about long-term performance.
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 8
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie stormed into cinemas with huge expectation. On day 8, the film raked in ₹6.15 crore, taking its total domestic collections to ₹229.65 crore, as per Sacnilk data.
Starring Rajinikanth in the title role, and Nagarjuna as the villain Simon, the movie was a success in the beginning. The opening four days were huge on the box office, but the momentum dropped towards the latter half of the week. The movie also has a surprise Aamir Khan cameo, along with Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir in important roles.
Despite the slowdown, the film has been praised for its high-octane action and nostalgic energy. Nagarjuna described Coolie as a “celebration of legacy and reinvention,” highlighting its appeal to Rajinikanth fans across generations.
War 2 Box Office Collection Day 8
Though War 2 started well, its showing has otherwise been disappointing in the subsequent days. On day 8, the movie could only manage to generate ₹5 crore, taking its total to ₹204 crore at the local box office.
Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Yash Raj Films, the follow-up to the 2019 blockbuster War has Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani in lead roles. Even with the star power, the plot of the film has been criticized for its lack of depth and inability to keep viewers interested.
With a budget of ₹300–₹400 crore, War 2 is fighting hard to merit its gigantic investment. Despite having the backing of an entire cast with Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor joining in, the absence of narrative clout has already seen weekday collections plummet.
Verdict: Momentum Slows for Both Films
Both War 2 and Coolie have passed the ₹200 crore mark, but weak collections indicate that audience enthusiasm could be slowing down. While Coolie continues to bank on Rajinikanth’s brand, War 2 will require more powerful word-of-mouth to hold up. When Saiyaara set the benchmark high last year, these movies now have an uphill task.
