Rajinikanth’s Coolie Outperforms Hrithik-NTR’s War 2 on Opening Day Box Office

August 14th brought the biggest box office showdown of the year. Two highly anticipated films, ‘Coolie’ and ‘War 2,’ hit theaters at the same time. Everyone was eager to see which movie would capture the audience’s hearts and wallets. Early numbers suggest that superstar Rajinikanth is leading the charge against Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR.

Today, cinema halls are buzzing with a double dose of blockbuster magic. On one side, we have Rajinikanth’s much-talked-about film ‘Coolie’. On the other, there’s the action-packed ‘War 2’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR. This was always going to be a massive box office battle. And it kicked off right from the first show. So, what do the early box office reports say about these two giants?

Coolie’s Box Office Domination

An Electrifying Start

Fans had been waiting for Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ with bated breath. Now that the movie is out, the excitement is off the charts. People are even braving the pouring rain to catch their favorite star on the big screen. This huge support helped ‘Coolie’ pull in big numbers right from its first few hours. The film has already collected 28.33 crore rupees in India as of early reports.

The Story Behind ‘Coolie’

The plot of Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ revolves around gold smuggling. Rajinikanth himself plays the character of Deva. The movie also features a strong supporting cast. You’ll see Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Sobin Shahir, Upendra Rao, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj in important roles.

War 2’s Performance

Playing Catch-Up

Meanwhile, fans are also very keen to see Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR in ‘War 2.’ People flocked to theaters as soon as it opened. However, initial box office numbers show ‘War 2’ is currently behind Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie.’ ‘War 2’ has earned 17.07 crore rupees so far. This figure is less than ‘Coolie’s impressive 28.33 crore rupees.

Inside the Spy Universe

As for ‘War 2,’ it belongs to the Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe. This movie marks a big first for fans. Junior NTR shares the screen with Hrithik Roshan for the very first time. Plus, Junior NTR is making his debut in Bollywood with this exciting project. Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana, and Anil Kapoor also play key parts. There’s even a little hint about the next movie hidden in the post-credits scene.