Coolie VS War 2 Day 5 Box: Rajinikanth Starrer Crosses Rs 200 Crore Mark, Hrithik-Jr NTR’s Action Thriller Continues To Lag Behind

On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, the nation witnessed an epic box office showdown between Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR’s War 2. Despite stiff competition—initially over screen space and now due to divided audience interest—both films have managed to perform commendably. While Rajinikanth starrer has entered the Rs 200 Cr club, Hrithik Roshan-NTR’s action film has surpassed Rs 180 Cr.

Scroll below to see how well both films performed during the first weekend.

Coolie VS War 2 Box Office

According to a report by Sacnilk, both Coolie and War 2 had impressive opening day collections. War 2 experienced a surge in earnings on Independence Day, but both films have generally seen a decline in revenue thereafter. The report states that the Rajinikanth starrer earned Rs 35 crore on Sunday, while War 2 grossed Rs 31 crore on Day 4. After its first weekend, the total collections stand at Rs 230.5 crore for Coolie and Rs 183.25 crore for War 2.

Coolie VS War 2 Reviews

Both films opened to mixed reviews. While some praised Coolie, others pointed out its shortcomings. Similarly, several moviegoers based the latest YRF Spy Universe film on its predictability, while others showered it with love for its action. Bollywood Bubble gave both the Rajinikanth multi-starrer and the Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer War 2 a 2-star rating.

While highlighting some positives, our reviewer wrote in their review, “War 2 had all the right ingredients on paper, but wasted two megastars, exotic locations, and the backing of YRF’s spy franchise. The weak writing, overblown action, and style-over-substance execution turn this potential blockbuster into a missed opportunity. It’s a shadow of the original War, with the hype far outpacing the final product. Watch it only if you’re a die-hard fan of Hrithik or NTR. Everyone else can wait for streaming.”

Talking about what works in Coolie, the reviewer wrote, “The attempt is commendable, despite the final result not living up to expectations.” They added in the review, “Coolie is a fun watch if you are heading to theatres to only watch Rajinikanth and experience his aura and swag. If you go in looking for content – or anything sensible, you will be deeply disappointed. Anirudh Ravichander’s soundtrack album is the only saving grace, but not enough to redeem the film.”

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Also Read: Coolie Vs War 2 Box Office Day 4: Rajinikanth Starrer Overtakes Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR’s Actioner By More Than Rs 20 Cr

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