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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.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has demonstrated a strong box office performance, garnering an estimated Rs 222.5 crore net in India during its first week. Despite weekday dips, the film's impressive opening of Rs 65 crore and extended weekend collections propelled it past the Rs 200 crore milestone, surpassing 'War 2' and solidifying Rajinikanth's continued box office dominance.

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.

Released on August 14th amidst high anticipation and a clash with 'Coolie', 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, initially saw a grand opening, fueled by Independence Day. However, mixed reviews led to a significant drop in collections from Saturday onwards, with a steep 73% fall on Monday.