Superstar Rajinikanth’s action drama Coolie continued its strong run at the Indian box office, crossing yet another milestone on its 14th day in theatres, while Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 struggled to match the momentum. We take a look at Coolie vs War 2 box office collection on day 14.
Coolie vs War 2 box office collection Day 14
Released on August 14, Coolie has emerged as the fourth-highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, collecting an impressive Rs 267.54 crore nett across India. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the mass entertainer has consistently drawn audiences with its gripping storyline and power-packed performances, becoming one of the most talked-about releases of the year.
According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film added Rs 3.29 crore nett till 6 pm on Wednesday, following a collection of Rs 3.25 crore nett on Monday and Rs 3.65 crore nett on Tuesday. On its second Wednesday, the film registered earnings of Rs 5.56 crore nett, maintaining stable footfalls despite weekday drops.
Coolie was simultaneously released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, which gave it a nationwide appeal. On Wednesday, the film recorded 19.98% occupancy in Tamil Nadu, 19.39% in Telugu regions, and 9.63% for the Hindi version.
In its first week, Coolie had earned Rs 229.65 crore nett, followed by an additional Rs 27.7 crore nett during its second weekend, having a strong run during the extended Independence Day holiday.
The film features Rajinikanth in the role of a former labour union leader who is seeking vengeance for his friend’s murder. The ensemble cast also includes Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Pooja Hegde, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, adding star power to the blockbuster.
War 2 box office collection
Meanwhile, Ayan Mukerji’s War 2 continues to face a slow run at the domestic box office. The sequel, starring Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr, earned Rs 2.55 crore nett on its second Wednesday, marking a slight dip from Rs 2.75 crore nett on Tuesday, but recovered marginally from Monday’s Rs 2.15 crore nett.
In its first week, War 2 collected Rs 204.25 crore nett, followed by Rs 18.1 crore nett during the second weekend. As per Sacnilk, the film’s total India collections now stand at Rs 229.82 crore nett.
The sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, War 2 sees Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal, adding one more film to YRF’s spy film universe.