The Indian film industry witnessed a dramatic box office face-off this Independence Day weekend, with Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ and Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer ‘War 2’ clashing at the cinemas. Released around the August 15 holiday, both films capitalized on the extended weekend to draw massive crowds, but one title is clearly emerging as the front-runner.
‘Coolie’ vs ‘War 2’ Box Office: Who’s Leading in India?
Rajinikanth’s Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and co-starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, has shown stronger momentum despite receiving mixed critical reviews. With an adrenaline-pumping 20-minute climax and the director’s signature action-packed sequences, the film is captivating audiences—especially in Tamil-speaking regions.
According to early estimates from box office tracking portal Sacnilk, Coolie earned ₹22.33 crore on Day 4, bringing its total India net collection to ₹181.58 crore. This marks a sharp rebound after a dip on Day 3, and it now stands within striking distance of the coveted ₹200 crore milestone.
Meanwhile, War 2, the Ayan Mukerji-directed sequel in the YRF spy universe, garnered ₹18.38 crore on Day 4, taking its domestic total to ₹160.98 crore. While it benefited from the holiday weekend, its pace has been slower compared to Coolie, with noticeable drops in weekend collections. The spy thriller has been criticized for failing to live up to the standard set by its predecessor, despite the star power of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
Why the Independence Day Weekend Was Crucial for Both Films
August 15, being a national holiday, served as a powerful launchpad for both films. Coolie collected ₹65 crore on its opening day, followed by ₹54.75 crore on Independence Day. However, Saturday proved challenging with a dip to ₹39.5 crore. Similarly, War 2 opened at ₹52 crore, rose to ₹57.35 crore on August 15, but then plunged to ₹33.25 crore on Saturday.
Despite these fluctuations, Coolie’s lead continued to grow. Industry insiders credit the film’s Tamil market dominance and Rajinikanth’s enduring appeal as key factors behind its stronger performance.
Coolie Breaks Vijay’s ‘Leo’ Record—Setting a New Tamil Cinema Benchmark
In an impressive feat, Coolie has broken Vijay’s ‘Leo’ record by surpassing ₹300 crore in worldwide collections within just three days. According to multiple sources, this is the fastest a Tamil-language film has achieved such a milestone, outpacing Leo’s previous global debut of approximately ₹140–₹148 crore.
Coolie’s day-wise earnings so far:
Day 1 (Aug 14): ₹65 crore (India net), ₹151 crore (worldwide gross)
Day 2 (Aug 15): ₹54.75 crore
Day 3 (Aug 16): ₹39.5 crore
Day 4 (Aug 17): ₹22.33 crore (till afternoon)
Total India Net (4 days): ₹181.58 crore
In contrast, War 2’s total collection stands at ₹160.98 crore over the same period.
With Sunday evening and night show earnings yet to be fully tallied, Coolie is poised to cross ₹200 crore domestically before the weekend ends. If it maintains its momentum, it could also challenge the lifetime Indian collection of Leo, which grossed ₹400 crore in India and ₹605 crore globally.
War 2, although trailing, could see a second wind if it manages positive word-of-mouth in the coming days. However, its current trend suggests it may struggle to keep up with Coolie’s pace.
In summary, Coolie has not just beaten War 2—it has redefined the standards for Tamil cinema’s box office success, dominating the Independence Day weekend with record-breaking speed and scale.
For your information:
What is the Day 4 box office collection of Coolie?
As of early estimates on Day 4, Coolie collected ₹22.33 crore, bringing its total domestic net collection to ₹181.58 crore.
How much did War 2 collect in four days?
War 2 has reached ₹160.98 crore at the Indian box office after four days, with ₹18.38 crore earned on Day 4.
Which movie had a bigger opening day—Coolie or War 2?
Coolie had a bigger opening with ₹65 crore in India and ₹151 crore globally, surpassing War 2’s ₹52 crore opening.
Has Coolie broken any records?
Yes, Coolie broke the record for the fastest Tamil film to cross ₹300 crore globally, beating Vijay’s Leo within just three days.
Will Coolie cross ₹200 crore in India?
If the current pace continues into Sunday evening shows, Coolie is highly likely to surpass the ₹200 crore mark within its first weekend.
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