War 2 VS Coolie: Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ will be released on August 14, will compete with Hrithik Roshan
New Delhi,(War 2 VS Coolie):The release date of South cinema superstar Rajinikanth’s new film ‘Coolie’ has been revealed. The film will hit the theaters on August 14, 2025. But there is going to be a big clash on this date, because on the same day Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s much-awaited film ‘War 2’ is also releasing. This face-off of two big films on the occasion of Independence Day can prove to be a historic moment for Indian cinema.
Let’s compare these two films and see what impact this clash can have on the profits.
Overview of ‘Coolie’ and ‘War 2’
Coolie: Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, this film is the 171st film of Rajinikanth’s career. It will feature stars like Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan and Soubin Shahir along with Rajinikanth. According to reports, Aamir Khan may also be seen in a cameo role in it. It will be a high-octane action film, which will be released on a pan-India level. Rajinikanth’s stardom and Lokesh’s record of blockbuster films make it a contender for a big hit.
War 2: The film is a sequel to the 2019 superhit film ‘War’, which is being directed by Ayan Mukherjee. In this, Hrithik Roshan will return as his character Kabir, while Jr NTR will debut in the role of a strong villain. Kiara Advani is also a part of this film. The film is part of Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, which includes films like ‘Tiger’, ‘Pathan’. Its grand scale and star power make it ready to rock the box office.
Comparison of the two films
Star Power:
Rajinikanth’s name in ‘Coolie’ is a brand in itself. His fan following in the South is unmatched, and his films always draw a large number of audiences to the theatres.
The pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in ‘War 2’ targets both the North and South markets. Hrithik has the charm of a stylish action hero in Bollywood, while NTR has a global fan base after ‘RRR’.
Market Reach:
‘Coolie’ will focus mainly on Tamil cinema, but with a pan-India release, it will also try to attract Telugu, Kannada and Hindi audiences. However, its hold in the Hindi belt is still in question.
‘War 2’ is in a strong position in the Hindi and Telugu markets. Yash Raj’s production and the popularity of the spy universe can make it a big winner in North India.
‘Coolie’ will be a mass action film, which will offer typical masala entertainment to Rajinikanth fans.
‘War 2’ is a stylish spy thriller, which will have a tadka of suspense and glamour along with action. It can attract more young audience.
Impact on profits
The biggest impact of this clash will be on the box office collection. The long Independence Day weekend can be beneficial for both the films, but screen sharing and division of audience will affect the profits.
Coolie: Rajinikanth films always take a great opening in the South. If it does well in the Hindi belt as well, it can earn up to Rs 800-1000 crore. But clashing with ‘War 2’ due to lack of screens and division of audience can reduce its earnings by 20-30%.
War 2: The first ‘War’ earned Rs 475 crore, and the sequel’s budget and hype could take it to the Rs 1000 crore club. However, the presence of ‘Coolie’ could affect its collections in both North and South markets, especially in Telugu states where NTR and Rajinikanth fans will be divided.
Who will win?
‘War 2’ may get an edge in Hindi and Telugu markets, as both its production house and star cast are strong in these regions. On the other hand, ‘Coolie’ will maintain its dominance in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In the overseas market too, both films will have a tough competition. If the makers avoid this clash and release them on different weekends, the profits of both the films can be maximized. But if there is a clash, it will be a great battle for the audience and fans, in which some losses are certain along with the rain of ‘Maya’ at the box office.
What is your opinion? Who will win this great contest?
