War 2 Box Office Collections: Can Jr. NTR Stand Coolie Competition?

War 2 Box Office Collections: The weekend of Independence Day has opened up to become a battlefield at the Indian box office. While Rajinikanth’s Coolie broke the records with its figures going crazy high, the super hyped War 2-starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-has proved itself to be worthy of the clash. It sets up one of the most exciting head-on confrontation in recent memory.

A Solid Start for War 2

War 2 did around INR 52.5 crores net at the box office on day one in India, making it the second biggest Hindi opener of 2025. The Hindi version earned ₹29 crore while the audience from Jr. NTR’s Telugu following contributed another ₹23 crore-his appeal beyond region boundaries was very evident here. It’s slightly less than Coolie which made ₹65 crore on Day 1, but it marked a solid opening.

Independence Day Advantage

Day 2 saw an impressive surge due to the holiday wave. The collection jumped by nearly 57% to cross the ₹100-crore mark for the two-day total. This shows that the positive word of mouth and Jr. NTR’s appeal across India are working in the film’s favor. Unlike Coolie, which saw declines after historic Day 1 numbers, War 2 showcased momentum that could balance the clash in the long run.

The Why of the Clash

War 2 earned Rs 56 crore on the first day. It earned Rs 106 crore on the second day, which means it earned Rs 60 crore on the second day alone. This means that the collections on the second day were more than the first day. Coolie earned Rs 68 crore net on the first day. It earned Rs 116.50 crore on the second day. It earned Rs 48.5 crore net on the second day alone. Coolie’s collections on the second day dropped significantly. There was a lot of buzz for Coolie before its release. But, Coolie dominates War after its release. Moreover, War 2 was released only in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. It was released in these 3 languages. Coolie was released in 5 languages. Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi.

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Feedback from Viewers: The scale of action and chemistry between Hrithik and NTR is well-praised, while Coolie is mostly based on the star power of Rajinikanth.

War 2 Box Office Collections: So, can Jr. NTR match the Coolie domination?-yes, provided War 2 continues on this upward trend. Although Rajinikanth’s opening is bigger, War 2’s growth over the holidays and its balance across regions suggest that he is far from dead. With the weekend deep in play, the neck-and-neck race may not be about who comes out on top on Day 1 but which one has more staying power over the weeks to come.