Coolie Vs War 2 Advance Booking: Rajinikanth Wins, Hrithik’s War 2 Falls Behind!

Independence Day 2025 is going to be huge for all movie lovers! Two of the biggest Indian films are clashing at the box office – one from the South, and one from the North. On one side is Rajinikanth’s Coolie, and on the other side is Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2. Both movies are big-budget, action-packed, and have top stars. But which one is winning in advance booking?

Coolie Vs War 2 – A Big Clash on 15 August

This year’s 15 August weekend will be a big treat for fans. South fans are waiting for Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, and Shruti Haasan. On the other hand, Bollywood fans are excited for War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani.

These two films are releasing on the same day and competing directly at the box office. People are already calling this the biggest South vs North box office clash of the year.

Advance Booking in America – War 2 Lags Behind

Before releasing in India, both movies have started advance bookings in North America. Let’s take a look at how both movies are performing there.

As per Venky Box Office, till 4 August, War 2 had:

• 1585 shows booked in 582 locations
• Advance booking collection: $178,000, which is around ₹1.55 crore

This number is a bit low, especially considering that War 2 has big stars like Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. With just 10 days left for release, the makers are hoping for a rise in ticket sales.

Coolie Takes a Strong Lead in Advance Booking

Now let’s talk about Rajinikanth’s Coolie.

By Monday morning, Coolie had:

• 1147 shows booked in 430 locations
• Advance booking collection: $1.06 million, which is around ₹9.25 crore

This is a huge number! Coolie has collected more than 6 times what War 2 has earned in advance booking in the USA.

Clearly, Rajinikanth's popularity is very strong in international markets, and fans are excited to watch him again on the big screen.

What Did Shruti Haasan Say About the Clash?

Shruti Haasan, who plays a key role in Coolie, was asked about the box office clash with War 2. In an interview with Zoom TV, she said:

“This is not new for me. It happens all the time. My movie Salaar released with Dunki. Sometimes, two big films release together. You can’t avoid it. The producers choose a time that works best for their film. In the end, the audience decides what they want to watch.”

Her words clearly show that the clash is just part of the film business. Both movies will try their best, but the public will decide the winner.

Coolie Has Star Power and Mass Appeal

Coolie is not just a Rajinikanth film. It also stars Aamir Khan in a key role. This is Aamir’s return after Laal Singh Chaddha, and fans are eager to see him again. Along with Shruti Haasan, the film has a strong star cast.

Rajinikanth is playing a powerful role of a “coolie” – a working-class hero who fights injustice. The trailer has already gone viral, and fans are calling it a mass masala entertainer.

Coolie seems to be connecting with both South Indian audiences and international viewers.

War 2 – High Expectations, But Slow Start

War 2 is the second part of the hit film War (2019), which starred Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. This time, Jr NTR has joined the cast, and fans were expecting a massive response.

The movie is part of YRF Spy Universe, like Pathaan and Tiger 3. So naturally, people expected strong advance bookings.

However, the numbers in the USA are not so strong. Maybe because the promotions have not yet reached full swing, or maybe fans are waiting for reviews before booking.

Still, with 10 days left, War 2 might pick up momentum in the coming days.

Advance Booking in India – Yet to Begin Fully

In India, advance booking has not yet started completely. It will begin closer to the release date. But the buzz on social media shows that Coolie is getting more attention at the moment.

Rajinikanth fans are excited, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Many shows are expected to get sold out in the South.

In North India, Hrithik Roshan fans are hoping War 2 will perform well, especially in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.

Independence Day Weekend – Who Will Win?

This Independence Day weekend, both movies are expected to earn huge collections. The holiday gives them a great chance to bring audiences to theatres.

But right now, if we only look at advance booking numbers, Coolie is clearly winning.

• Coolie USA advance: ₹9.25 crore
• War 2 USA advance: ₹1.55 crore

This early lead shows that Rajinikanth’s movie is way ahead.

South Wins Round One!

Based on the advance booking data from North America, Coolie has taken a strong lead over War 2. With ₹9.25 crore already collected, it has set high expectations.

Meanwhile, War 2 has started slowly, but there’s still time for it to catch up before 15 August.

In the end, both movies will have their own fan base. But right now, Rajinikanth has clearly won the first round.

Let’s wait and see who wins the final battle at the box office