The Indian film landscape anticipates a grand clash between ‘War 2’ and ‘Coolie’ on August 14, 2025, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR against Rajinikanth. Advance bookings for the films are underway, with early indicators signaling a potentially record-breaking opening weekend. ‘War 2’ has already garnered approximately Rs 2.09 crore from its first day advance bookings. The film’s Hindi version leads, followed by the Tamil and Telugu versions. Premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX are also performing well. ‘Coolie’ has amassed a substantial Rs 14.12 crore in advance sales, with the Tamil version leading by a significant margin. Early morning shows are scheduled in various locations due to the overwhelming popularity of Rajinikanth. The storyline of ‘Coolie’ concerns a former gold smuggler attempting to reclaim his past by restarting his gang.
