War 2 vs Coolie: 2025 is witnessing one of the most unexpected and exciting box office clashes – YRF’s high-budget action spy film War 2 vs Lokesh Kanagaraj’s mass masala entertainer Coolie starring none other than Rajinikanth.
Which Film Are You More Excited For?
War 2
Coolie
Both Equally
Tamil Nadu is Coolie’s home ground. With Rajinikanth leading and Lokesh Kanagaraj directing, expectations in Tamil Nadu are sky-high. Past films like Vikram, Jailer, and Leo opened to historic numbers in Tamil Nadu, and Coolie is expected to join that league. The mass appeal, styling, and music are already connecting with audiences. In Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, the Jr NTR effect is real and unstoppable in the Telugu-speaking states.
Hindi Belt is where War 2 truly dominates. Hrithik Roshan’s star power, YRF’s Spy Universe branding, and the goodwill of War (2019) and Pathaan.
Even with average reviews, War 2 can still easily take a ₹100 crore+ opening worldwide. The combination of action, spectacle, and franchise familiarity makes it a front-runner.
As per past trends, Rajinikanth films don’t perform very well in North India unless they have strong pan-India packaging (like 2.0). Even Jailer, despite being a massive hit in Tamil Nadu, did less than ₹25 crores lifetime in Hindi.
Coolie’s success depends heavily on word of mouth. If the first reactions are good, it can sustain and build. War 2 has the upper hand in terms of total reach, hype. Even if it’s just an average film, the box office will still be strong. War 2 will definitely have a higher opening and bigger total collection. But if Coolie delivers great content, it might: Last longer in cinemas.
