WAR 2 vs Coolie Day 1 Box Office Collection: The August 14, 2025, box office battle between WAR 2 (Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR) and Coolie(Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj) delivered record-breaking numbers. From India net earnings to overseas performance, here’s the verified Day 1 box office analysis with equal emphasis on both films.
WAR 2 vs Coolie Day 1 Box Office Collection
WAR 2 Day 1 Box Office Collection (India, Overseas & Worldwide)
- India Net: ₹52.5 crore
- India Gross: ₹62–63 crore (approx.)
- Overseas Gross: ₹20–25 crore (verified)
- Worldwide Gross Total: ₹82–88 crore
WAR 2 Regional Breakdown (India Net)
- Hindi: ₹29 crore
- Telugu: ₹23.25 crore
- Tamil: ₹0.25 crore
WAR 2 Occupancy Highlights
- Telugu version: ~75% occupancy
- Hyderabad & Chennai performed better than Mumbai & Delhi
Coolie Day 1 Box Office Collection (India, Overseas & Worldwide)
- India Net: ₹65 crore
- India Gross: ₹78–80 crore (approx.)
- Overseas Gross: ₹75 crore (approx.)
- Worldwide Gross Total: ₹140–150 crore
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Coolie Regional Breakdown (India Net)
- Tamil Nadu: ₹28–30 crore
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana: ₹16–18 crore
- Karnataka: ₹14–15 crore
- Kerala: ₹9–12 crore
- Hindi belt: ~₹6 crore gross
Coolie Occupancy Highlights
- Tamil & Telugu versions: Over 90% occupancy
- Several cities reported houseful shows
Comparative Box Office Table — WAR 2 vs Coolie
| Film | India Net (Cr) | India Gross (Cr) | Tamil Nadu (Cr) | AP/Telangana (Cr) | Karnataka (Cr) | Kerala (Cr) | Hindi (Cr) | Overseas (Cr) | Worldwide Gross Est. (Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAR 2 | 52.5 | 62–63 | 0.25 | 23.25 | N/A | N/A | 29 | 20–25 | 82–88 |
| Coolie | 65 | 78–80 | 28–30 | 16–18 | 14–15 | 9–12 | ~6 | 75 | 140–150 |
Key Takeaways & Analysis
WAR 2 Performance Insights
- Strong Telugu market performance boosted totals
- Overseas opening solid but smaller compared to Coolie
- Hindi circuit turnout below peak franchise expectations
Coolie Performance Insights
- Historic Day 1 for Tamil cinema
- Record-breaking overseas collection for any Indian film
- Significant growth in Hindi belt audience
Similarities Between WAR 2 and Coolie’s Box Office Strategy
- Both targeted pan-India and overseas markets
- Festival weekend release boosted advance bookings
- Strong opening occupancies in core markets
Final Verdict
On Day 1, Coolie leads globally with ₹140–150 crore gross, while WAR 2 earned an impressive ₹82–88 crore worldwide. Both films are box office powerhouses—Coolie dominates in the South & overseas, WAR 2 capitalizes on Hindi and Telugu audiences. With festival buzz still strong, the coming days will decide the lasting winner.