Box Office War Erupts: Rajinikanth Vs NTR!

This Independence Day is turning into a full-blown box office battlefield as two massive films-Superstar Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Globalstar Jr. NTR-Hrithik Roshan’s War 2—lock horns on August 14. What was once a solo stage for NTR's big Bollywood debut now faces unexpected competition from none other than Thalaivar himself, teaming up with cult director Lokesh Kanagaraj.

With Rajinikanth's Coolie generating buzz for its multi-starrer cast and Lokesh’s signature mass appeal, fans are already debating who will emerge victorious. Netizens believe Coolie could edge out War 2 in the South, thanks to its local flavor and massive cast lineup including Nagarjuna and Upendra. On the other hand, War 2, though backed by YRF, is seen more as Hrithik’s turf than NTR’s solo show.

Gone are the days when regional films stuck to their language. In 2025, pan-India releases are the norm. Both Coolie and War 2 will release in five languages—Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. This pan-India factor ensures that both stars are stepping into each other's territory, making the clash even more intense.

With fans hyped, trade circles watching closely, and social media already heating up with polls and fan wars, all eyes are now on August 14. Will NTR’s Bollywood firepower win the day, or will Rajinikanth’s vintage mass return steal the thunder? Either way, the box office war is officially on!