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Rajinikanth's Coolie is a hit. The film earned Rs 229.73 crore domestically. Its Hindi version surpassed Robot's collection. Coolie's Hindi version earned Rs 26.02 crore in eight days. The film opened well and maintained momentum. Despite competition from War 2, Coolie performed strongly. Experts predict further growth in collections. Coolie is Rajinikanth's third biggest hit.

Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' has earned ₹204.25 crore, becoming his fifth-biggest Hindi hit, surpassing 'Super 30'. Despite this milestone, the film's performance has received mixed reactions, falling short of expectations given its connection to the Spy Universe and the success of the original 'War'. 'Coolie' has shown stronger momentum, particularly in mass circuits.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' and Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' clashed at the box office on August 14, 2025, during the Independence Day weekend. Despite initial hype, both films experienced a drop in collections within a week. 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has outperformed 'War 2,' accumulating Rs 224.23 crore compared to 'War 2's' Rs 200.63 crore after eight days.

Ashwin Kumar's animated film, 'Mahavatar Narsimha,' has achieved remarkable box office success, grossing ₹217.10 crore in India and surpassing ₹250 crore globally in 27 days. Despite facing competition from new releases like 'War 2,' the film's strong storytelling, VFX, and spiritual theme have resonated with audiences, particularly in Tier 2 and 3 cities.