The much-anticipated box office clash between Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 had fans buzzing on social media. Both films were expected to deliver record-breaking numbers, but the first-week results tell a different story. While Coolie maintains a clear lead over War 2, neither film lived up to its enormous pre-release buzz.
One-Week Box Office Totals
At the end of eight days in theatres, Coolie has raked in approximately ₹261 crore gross across India. In comparison, the bigger-budget War 2 has managed ₹232 crore, about ₹30 crore less. Industry trackers suggest this margin is unlikely to change much by the end of their theatrical run.
- Coolie (8 Days): ₹261 crore gross
- War 2 (8 Days): ₹232 crore gross
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
| Day | Coolie (₹ Cr) | War 2 (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 75.50 | 59.00 |
| Friday | 63.00 | 67.00 |
| Saturday | 46.25 | 38.00 |
| Sunday | 40.50 | 36.00 |
| Monday | 13.00 | 9.50 |
| Tuesday | 10.00 | 10.50 |
| Wednesday | 7.25 | 6.00 |
| Thursday | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Total | 261 | 232 |
Profitability Concerns
Despite its stronger performance, Coolie faces challenges with profitability due to high acquisition costs. Distributors on average may incur about 20% losses, though producers are expected to emerge with profits. Rajinikanth has secured his fee of ₹150 crore, while director Lokesh Kanagaraj will draw ₹50 crore.
For War 2, the picture looks more troubling. The film is on track to be a significant loss-making venture, particularly for its Andhra distributor. Even Hrithik Roshan is reportedly set to earn less than half of his usual market value due to the weaker-than-expected earnings.
Verdict: Clash With No Real Winner
While Coolie has undoubtedly “won” the box office battle against War 2 on paper, the underwhelming figures compared to the sky-high expectations suggest this clash had no absolute winner. Both films continue to play in theatres, but the pressure is now on their second-week hold to minimize further losses.
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