Two mega-budget films are currently the talk of the town in Indian cinema: Rajinikanth's "Coolie" and Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr.'s "War 2." Both films have created a tremendous buzz in theaters from their first day of release, but early figures show Rajinikanth's "Coolie" taking the lead in terms of earnings.
Entertainment: A fierce competition between Rajinikanth's and Hrithik Roshan's big-budget films is currently unfolding in theaters. Fans of both films are trying to outdo each other, from advance bookings to box office collections. However, according to figures available until 11 a.m., Rajinikanth has surpassed Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR.
Rajinikanth is seen in a completely different style in the film 'Coolie.' He is accompanied by Nagarjuna and Shruti Haasan in important roles, while the biggest surprise of the film is Aamir Khan's cameo. After a b start in advance booking, 'Coolie' is consistently performing well at the box office.
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From the first day of release, the shows of both films are running full. Long queues of fans outside theaters and trending hashtags of both films on social media clearly show that the audience's enthusiasm is at its peak. While the attraction of "Coolie" is Rajinikanth's new avatar and star-studded cast, the USP of "War 2" is the action-packed combination of Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR.
In "Coolie," veteran actors like Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and Shruti Haasan are in key roles. The biggest surprise is Aamir Khan's cameo, which has stunned the audience. From the trailer of the film, Rajinikanth's completely new look was being discussed, and positive reviews are coming in after the release.
'Coolie' Leads at the Box Office
According to the early trend report of film industry tracker Sacnilk, "Coolie" had earned ₹14.25 crore by 11 a.m. on the day of release. On the other hand, "War 2" has collected only ₹8.36 crore so far. That is, "Coolie" has gained an initial lead with almost double the earnings. With "War 2," South Indian cinema superstar Junior NTR has stepped into Bollywood.
Along with Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR, Kiara Advani and Ashutosh Rana are also playing important characters in the film. This film is directed by Ayan Mukerji, who is already known for large-scale action and visual effects films.