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14th August 2025 is going to be a historic day for Indian cinema. While on one hand South superstar Rajinikanth is bringing his most-awaited film "Coolie", on the other hand Bollywood's handsome hunk Hrithik Roshan and Tollywood's young tiger Junior NTR are entering the theatres with the explosive action film "War 2".
There is tremendous hype and craze between the two films, but the question is - Who is ahead in advance booking and who will have an edge in the actual earnings?
Coolie vs War 2: Advance Ticket Sales Comparison (till 13th August 2025)
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1. Coolie advance booking
- India advance collection on day 1: ₹27-30 crore
- Tickets sold on day 1: 12.2–12.6 lakh
- Worldwide advance sales: ₹80–90 crore+
- Records: North America premiere pre-sales of $2 million (approx. ₹16.7 crore) – a new record for Tamil cinema
2. War 2 Advance Booking
- First day advance collection in India: ₹9.8–17 crores
- First day tickets sold: 3.4–3.5 lakhs
- Worldwide advance sales: ₹15–25 crores
- Strength: Strong hold in Hindi belt, good response in Telugu states due to Jr NTR
Clear picture from booking trend
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"Coolie" has left "War 2" far behind in advance bookings both in India and abroad. The craze of "Coolie" is historic in the South - especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. "War 2" has a strong hold in the Hindi belt, and is expected to generate a lot of business from there in the opening weekend.
War 2 vs Coolie: Who can earn more?
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Advantages of "Coolie":
- Rajinikanth's limitless craze
- Pan-India release - Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada
- Huge dominance in overseas market
Advantages of "War 2":
- Hrithik + Jr NTR pairing
- Attraction of action-thriller genre
- Strong hold in Hindi belt
Coolie and War 2, Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection
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Coolie Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection
- According to reports, Rajinikanth's film 'Coolie' has earned around Rs 120-140 crore worldwide on the first day.
- This collection includes earnings in India (about Rs 80-90 crore) and earnings abroad.
- This film was far ahead of 'War 2' in terms of advance booking even before its release.
War 2 Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection
- Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's film 'War 2' has collected around Rs 90-100 crore worldwide on the first day.
- This includes earnings from Hindi, Telugu and other languages.
- The film has made a net collection of around Rs 50-55 crore from all languages in India.
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War 2 vs Coolie: Estimate of potential earnings
| Movie | Opening Day (India) | Opening Day (Worldwide) | Lifetime Estimate (Worldwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolie | ₹70–80 crores | ₹120–140 crores | ₹800–1000 crores |
| War 2 | ₹35–45 crore | ₹55–65 crore | ₹500–700 crore |
Coolie vs War 2: Who Is Winning The Advance Booking Fight?
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The advance booking figures clearly show that "Coolie" is currently far ahead in the box office race and can create new records on the opening day. However, "War 2"'s survival in the long race will depend on the film's content quality and word-of-mouth.
If the reviews are good, then both the films together can make August 2025 the hittest month of the Indian box office.
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