The Indian box office is gearing up for a monumental showdown on August 14, 2025, as two highly anticipated Pan-Indian films—Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-NTR’s War 2—are all set to clash on Independence Day weekend.
Rajinikanth’s Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, has been generating massive buzz ever since its announcement. With powerhouse talents like Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj joining the cast, the film has already become a hot property in the trade circles.
Following the blockbuster success of Jailer, which earned ₹86 crore gross and ₹48 crore net in Telugu states after being sold for just ₹12 crore, expectations for Coolie have skyrocketed—especially in the Telugu market. Leading distributors like Asian Cinemas, Dil Raju, and Naga Vamsi are fiercely competing for the film’s Telugu theatrical rights, with reports suggesting that Naga Vamsi has bid as high as ₹42 crore. There’s also buzz that Nagarjuna might release the film via his own Annapurna Studios banner.
Meanwhile, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is another massive Pan-India action thriller and part of YRF’s Spy Universe. With Ayan Mukerji at the helm, the film promises high-octane action, sleek storytelling, and star power that appeals to fans across India.
This epic box office clash between Coolie and War 2 is set to become one of the biggest cinematic rivalries in Indian history, with fans of Rajinikanth and NTR already creating buzz across social media. It’s not just a battle of superstars—but also a war between two powerful cinematic universes.