This weekend marks a significant clash at the box office, with ‘War 2’ and ‘Coolie’ vying for the top spot. ‘War 2’, backed by Yash Raj Films, is poised to lead in the Hindi market, while ‘Coolie,’ starring Rajinikanth, is expected to dominate in the South. Actors from both films provided their insights on the situation. Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan, both of whom are featured in ‘Coolie’, offered their thoughts. Nagarjuna believes both films are strong contenders with substantial box office potential, owing to their widespread appeal and impressive casts. Aamir Khan suggests avoiding the competitive narrative and instead encourages a perspective of coexistence. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh highlights that ‘War 2’ has the upper hand in screen distribution in North India, while ‘Coolie’ is expected to excel internationally and in Tamil Nadu. The anticipation surrounding the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj partnership is immense. The film ‘War 2’ is also expected to gain traction in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh due to Jr. NTR’s extensive fan base. Box office analyst Girish Johar foresees ‘War 2’ appealing to Northern audiences and ‘Coolie’ capturing the Southern market. Trade expert Atul Mohan observes ‘Coolie’s’ efforts to engage the North Indian audience and ‘War 2’s’ focus on the Hindi-speaking regions, while acknowledging the Telugu market’s potential impact driven by Jr. NTR’s fanbase.
