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 The latest movie from Maddock Horror Comedy Universe opened to mixed reviews from moveigoers
Updated : Oct 22, 2025

'Thamma' box office collection day 1: Ayushmann-Rashmika's horror comedy nears ₹25 crore in India; lags behind Stree 2, BB3

The film is behind Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in terms of its opening day numbers.

Malayalam superhero film, 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra', hit Rs 200 crore in just 13 days.
Updated : Sep 10, 2025

'Lokah' hits Rs 200 cr globally, breaks box office as Malayalam cinema’s first female superhero film

Directed by Dominic Arun and starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, and Sandy, the movie is now the fourth-highest-grossing Mollywood release

Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra has already become the third-highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025
Updated : Sep 3, 2025

Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra box office collection: Dulquer Salmaan-backed superhero film nears ₹40 crore, leaves Mohanlal's Hridayapoorvam far behind

The film, featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has left behind Mohanlal's latest release Hridayapoorvam at the domestic ticket counters.

With ₹216 crore in India and a global total that has already crossed ₹400 crore, Coolie is the front-runner of August — and looks poised to go much further.
Updated : Aug 20, 2025

Coolie crosses ₹216 crore in India, races past War 2 with ₹400cr+ global haul

Globally, the film is also holding firm. Coolie’s extended opening weekend (August 14–17) brought in over $44 million (₹385 crore+), and with Tuesday’s earnings, its worldwide total is estimated to be above ₹400 crore.

Among Rajinikanth’s career highlights, only 2.0 (2018), which grossed around ₹700 crore worldwide, currently outpaces Coolie in lifetime revenue.
Updated : Aug 19, 2025

Rajinikanth's Coolie leaves Hollywood behind with ₹385 cr weekend, aims for ₹1,000 cr mark

Its opening weekend total of ₹385 crore places it ahead of Hollywood and Bollywood rivals in India this year, including War 2, which earned ₹182.27 crore domestically over its first five days.

If Coolie maintains its pace, it’s not just poised to dominate 2025—it could go down as one of the biggest hits in Tamil cinema history.
Updated : Aug 18, 2025

Coolie storms past War 2 with ₹350 cr in 4 days, fastest Tamil film to hit ₹300 cr, ₹600 cr next?

Worldwide, the film hit ₹320 crore gross by Saturday, including a massive ₹131.5 crore from overseas markets. With Sunday’s performance, the total is expected to top ₹350 crore.

Coolie has already outperformed the lifetime gross of Rajinikanth’s previous hit Vettaiyan and Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly, and is now targeting the ₹600 crore club.
Updated : Aug 17, 2025

Coolie storms past War 2: Rajinikanth outpaces Hrithik, Jr NTR with ₹325 crore in 72 hrs

The film broke into the record books as the fastest Tamil movie to cross ₹300 crore worldwide, overtaking Jailer, Leo, and 2.0.

Both films have benefited from the Independence Day holiday window, and trade analysts expect weekend collections to soar.
Updated : Aug 16, 2025

Coolie vs War 2 Day 2: Rajinikanth leads with ₹151 crore, Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR close behind

Regionally, Coolie continues to dominate in Tamil and Telugu circuits, bolstered by Rajinikanth’s unmatched pull in the South. Meanwhile, War 2 is accelerating in the Hindi and Telugu markets, with occupancy levels topping 50% in urban centers and multiplexes.

Since its release, War 2 has achieved a substantial box office collection of ₹52.5 crore within India. 
Updated : Aug 15, 2025

War 2 OTT release: Here's where, when to watch Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR-led commercial actioner

- War 2 features Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in a gripping action thriller. - The film has collected Rs 53.67 crore in India so far. - Post-theatrical OTT release on Netflix expected in October.

The pan-India rollout, including a wider push into North Indian markets, has expanded its reach beyond Rajinikanth’s traditional strongholds.
Updated : Aug 15, 2025

Coolie OTT release: Where and when to stream Rajinikanth–Lokesh Kanagaraj’s hit

Coolie has so far earned ₹68.1 crore net domestically and an estimated ₹145 crore globally. Tamil Nadu, the Telugu states, and key overseas markets have delivered particularly strong numbers.

Coolie vs War 2: Box office clash between Rajinikanth, Hrithik Roshan
Updated : Aug 15, 2025

'Coolie' vs 'War 2' box office collection day 1: Rajinikanth's film mints ₹65 crore, Hrithik Roshan-starrer lags behind 'Pathaan' in India

While Coolie opened to mixed reviews due to its first half and background music by Anirudh Ravichander, War 2 received overwhelmingly negative reviews as its VFX and story did not sit well with critics and audiences.

The climax and an emotional sequence drew praise for adding weight to the narrative, and two post-credit scenes—teasing Alpha and Pathaan 2—have sparked online chatter.
Updated : Aug 14, 2025

War 2 reviews: Hrithik–Jr NTR performances noted, story and VFX spark debate

The climax and an emotional sequence drew praise for adding weight to the narrative, and two post-credit scenes—teasing Alpha and Pathaan 2—have sparked online chatter.

The film's ensemble—featuring Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj—is drawing special attention.
Updated : Aug 14, 2025

Coolie reviews: First half divides fans as LCU rumors swirl and Rajinikanth dominates

With theaters packed and the festive buzz at full tilt, Coolie’s opening day haul is already estimated at ₹7.4 crore net in India. The real test, however, lies ahead: Can it sustain the momentum beyond the opening spectacle?

orldwide, its pre-sales crossed ₹100 crore—the highest for any Indian film in 2025 so far.
Updated : Aug 14, 2025

Coolie vs War 2: Who’s winning the Independence Day box office battle so far?

Yash Raj Films, banking on its Spy Universe and momentum from the successful Saiyaara, now faces pressure as War 2 trails not only in sales but in buzz.

Coolie is shaping up to be the year’s biggest box-office brawl — with Hindi-belt heavyweight War 2 trailing for now in southern buzz.
Updated : Aug 13, 2025

Coolie cast pay revealed: What Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan and the rest pocketed for the film

Behind the scenes, Kanagaraj — the hit-maker behind some of Tamil cinema’s biggest smashes — collected ₹50 crore to direct, while music man Anirudh Ravichander took home ₹15 crore for a soundtrack already burning up playlists.

Sacnilk projects pre-sales for the first day could cross ₹110 crore globally, with weekend advances easily exceeding ₹125 crore gross.
Updated : Aug 13, 2025

₹100 crore locked before day one: Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie sets record

Overseas momentum is even stronger, with ₹45–60 crore in day 1 pre-sales and a historic milestone: Coolie is the first Tamil film to cross $2 million in North American advance bookings, surpassing Kabali and Leo.

With Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj has already eclipsed his own records from Leo and Vikram in both domestic and overseas advance sales.
Updated : Aug 13, 2025

Coolie vs War 2 advance booking: Lokesh Kanagaraj sets up biggest South vs Bollywood clash yet

Internationally, Coolie is setting unprecedented records for Tamil cinema, with ₹27 crore in pre-sales and $2 million already grossed in North America — the first time for a Kollywood film.

Box Office: 'Coolie', 'War 2' to hit theatres ahead of Independence Day 2025. Here's how both the films are expected to fare on day 1
Updated : Aug 12, 2025

'Coolie' vs 'War 2' box office prediction day 1: Rajinikanth ready to conquer in style, Hrithik Roshan-starrer to struggle

While Thalaiva's latest film is set to rule the box office in style this weekend, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-starrer commercial actioner may have to give a tough fight to sustain at the ticket counters. Here's what we know

Coolie vs War 2: Here's all you need to know about the advance booking trends
Updated : Aug 12, 2025

'Coolie' vs 'War 2' advance booking: Rajinikanth's latest film crosses ₹25 crore in India, outpaces Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR's actioner

Coolie is ahead of War 2 in terms of its advance bookings for the first day, first shows. 

Not just Saiyaara, the films' box office run has also been dented by the mythological drama Mahavatar Narsimha's Hindi version.
Updated : Aug 4, 2025

'Son of Sardaar 2' vs 'Dhadak 2' box office: As Saiyaara rakes in ₹300 crore, Ajay Devgn, Siddhant Chaturvedi films weaken their hold

Latest Bollywood releases -- Ajay Devgn-led comic caper Son of Sardaar 2 as well as Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer romantic drama Dhadak 2 -- have failed to deliver in their first weekend at the ticket counters. 

Early indications suggest "Saiyaara" will continue to stretch its lead in the coming weeks, while the other two lag behind with little sign of recovery.
Updated : Aug 2, 2025

Son of Sardaar 2 vs Saiyaara vs Dhadak 2: Who’s ruling India’s August box office scene?

"Son of Sardaar 2" opened to a net of ₹6.21–₹6.75 crore on its first day. Despite franchise recognition, the film showed little movement by Day 2, with total collections plateauing at ₹6.75 crore.